'These vessels were
made using an English terracotta clay body hand thrown on the
potter’s wheel and finished in a warm translucent Honey
Glaze. The inspiration
for this range comes from the idea of working with the interesting
organic patterns and delicate textures often found in nature.
While the work is still drying I apply a thin coat of liquid white
clay to create ‘Zen like’ runs down the side of each
piece, this enhances the glaze colour and slightly burns away
during firing to reveal many unique and interesting markings.
This effect creates an overall harmonious balance with the shape
and form giving each piece a special individuality. The lower
part of each vessel has been left unglazed as I feel the natural
terracotta clay offers a pleasing tactile contrast to the glaze
finish and adds poise to the final composition. Here, as with
much of my work, I have left visible a few gentle throwing lines
and unique markings to show the origins of being made on the potter’s
wheel.'