I am looking forward to participating for the third time in Open Studios as part of the Artists at Shaw group again.
In my ceramics I like to incorporate patterns, textures and colours influenced by the natural world. The coast and woods are great sources for my inspiration. I like to use shells, pebbles and fossils to indent patterns. The textures are often highlighted with rubbed back underglazes. I hand build my ceramics preferring irregular forms using stoneware and terracotta clays. My pieces are generally unplanned so that the shape and patterns evolve as they are made. I am also experimenting with textures and patterns in painting.