I work mainly with stoneware clay to create abstract forms and figurative pieces inspired by the natural world, both for inside the home and out in the garden.  All my work is hand built rather than thrown as this gives me the freedom to develop organic shapes as I build.  I love the sculptural aspect of handbuilding and size does not become an issue (except for fitting in the kiln!).  My pieces are prepared by a range of techniques: glazed in an electric kiln, smoke fired or raku fired, with some slip casting and bronze resin casting. I love the earthy tones and textures achieved with raku and smoke firing and the combinations of materials such as wood and copper with clay.