I produce mainly hand built pieces, using traditional methods of coil and slab building, occasionally I make thrown vessels. I use a variety of burnishing and decorating techniques and enjoy exploring contrasting smooth and textured areas. I explore the movement and energy of the natural world through my work.
Most of my work is bisque fired at between 850C and 950C, in a conventional electric kiln. Then after decorating the work is fired in a gas kiln. The pieces are lifted out when red hot and transferred to a reduction and smoking chamber with various combustibles, allowing the work to cool before removing. Finally the pieces are cleaned of carbon residue and where appropriate natural wax is applied.
My new work in 2018 concentrates on hand building and the application of different slip decorating techniques.
Most of my work is bisque fired at between 850C and 950C, in a conventional electric kiln. Then after decorating the work is fired in a gas kiln. The pieces are lifted out when red hot and transferred to a reduction and smoking chamber with various combustibles, allowing the work to cool before removing. Finally the pieces are cleaned of carbon residue and where appropriate natural wax is applied.
My new work in 2018 concentrates on hand building and the application of different slip decorating techniques.