Handmade tableware and decorative pottery. Designed and made in my garden studio, in Somerset. Each item is lovingly crafted to have it's own unique character making each one a little work of art.
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Pottery inspired by the South West coast, handmade in Somerset.

I describe my work as modern rustic; natural, calm and uncluttered.
Growing up by the coast my work is influenced by the textures and colours of my favourite Devon beaches. I hand-make everything, each individual item is lovingly crafted to have its own unique personality, no two pieces are exactly alike making each one a little work of art.

I started pottery as a hobby 18 years ago. After finishing a fine art degree, I was working in a 9-5 office job and needed to do something creative to keep me sane so I tried an evening pottery class and was hooked. I gave up 'the day job' in April 2015 and have been working hard in my garden shed studio ever since.

My training as a painter before I became a potter means I work backwards, I think about the colours/ textures I want to use first, before I think about form a pot will take. I suspect most potters think about the form first. There is something about working in 3D that painting on a canvas could never afford me. As a painter I was always very inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, I also see her colour pallet reflected back at me in my pottery.

I name each design after a specific moment I've had at the coast; Stormy Seas Dinner Plate, Calm Seas Bowl, Frosty Blue-Green Mug, Sandy Bay Jug. Each individual pot is lovingly crafted to have it's own unique characteristics and personality, no two pieces are exactly alike - I want each one of my pieces to feel like they have soul. I go to the coast regularly to recharge and gather inspiration.

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