Mother Earth

When I was pregnant with my first son I knew a career change was in order, I'd always loved my evening class in pottery, so a teaching career was my goal when I entered education. From my foundation course to my Degree, I drew life models, these ladies would prove to have a lasting creative impression on me.

One model I drew throughout her pregnancy, tiny bump to a very bulbous round belly, she was amazing, I loved the way the body changed week on week. I felt truly blessed to document her progress.

On my graduation I was expecting my second son and my own body evolved, enabling me to embed the form. I always stopped the coil pots at below the breast, then after watching The Great Pottery Throw down  I decided to add the breasts, this I feel has completed the forms.

The surface design and texture has always been a struggle, however after a long journey, along many routes I feel like I have arrived after playing with smoke. Smoke firing really fits my pieces. I love the way the smoke marks the clay, like we have scars and bruises showing the journey we have made in life.

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Animals

I have always made birds and various animals, these were highly glazed with added motifs. Currently I am simplifying the forms and they look even better smoke fired. The birds and fishes are elevated using metal rods, they are then secured onto wooden base, I find local driftwood with it's worn surface perfect, although a highly polished piece of oak is equally stunning. Which would you prefer?

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