The combination of these two Stoneware glazes, one hand-painted over the other, is evocative of deep space. Having used them with good result,

I am elaborating on this, to create design motifs which are symbolic, in the case of the first series of Celestial Bowls. In the Landscape Plates, the pattern of the landscape is seen in this context as a view from space.

Both the designs of nature and of man's creation can be explained in pure mathematics, a language which I will probably never understand.

Geometry is the expression of this, which we can see and understand intuitively. There are many patterns which are tribal or traditional in certain cultures. Aboriginal Art and Native American Art includes symbols with very specific meanings, that are not necessarily figurative, Mandalas are diagrams of the life cycle or states of being and have many forms and traditions, Celtic Knots are also ancient representations of divine mystical artistry. Eternal truths are embodied in the energy of patterns which have a purity and magic of their own.

Goblets may be purchased as single items or in sets. matching plates, bowls, jugs and flasks can be made to order

I am fascinated by the continuum, the rhythm of the waves, that imprints its patterns on the shoreline, the sand and the shapes of the creatures that inhabit its dark depths.

I was first prompted to design the landscape plates and bowls on my first aeroplane flight in twenty five years! I was on my way from London to Edinburgh, so was flying low enough to see exquisite view of the British countryside below the clouds, unfolding like a tapestry below me. Totally enthused, I began to experiment with these in clay.

I am continuing to work on this theme for myself, and also welcome commissions and challenges to pursue it, using other's visual references.

I am beginning to work on making pierced forms to which I will be introducing light. I am using simple geometric shapes interposed, to define space in a variety of ways.

There are an infinite diversity of forms in the natural world, some of great magnitude and others minute. Awesome beauty can be found all around us. I hope I never cease to be excited as I look onto the wonders of creation. There is never a shortage of inspiration, as I examine and interpret these within the Ceramic medium.

Sometimes they are used as a basis for surface decoration on a utilitarian item, other structures and forms lend themselves to being investigated in low relief or represented in sculpture.

Many of the patterns I produce are influenced by patterns in nature, some are details which I find visually or structurally interesting, others are simple patterns or motifs which are based on the circular form of thrown pottery. All are starting points which I interpret through the medium of the clay and glaze. Others are more specific of places or themes.

SEED PODS: THE EPITOME OF POTENTIAL!

The process of generations embodied in one place. Seed pods are exciting to watch- the growth of the plant, the flower, the seed pod and the seeds contained within- nurtured and safely contained until ripe, at which moment the casing peels back to allow the wind to scatter them, and the process to begin again.

Totally preoccupied by now with finding different types of seed pod, I am elaborating on their different features, and exploring ways of forming and decorating these luscious forms.

Historically, pottery is tradition which has produced functional vessels and containers, made and decorated in a diversity of methods and styles. All potters are part of this continuum no matter how innovative or classical their work.

I like to make vases and jugs, sometimes as a set with a plate or large bowl, exploring the different ways a pattern or motif can be applied to flat and upright forms and their individual shape.

I have been making Flasks for centuries now. They have the value being flat so as to be able to stand easily on a shelf and having the large circular disc shape to apply the decoration. I first discovered them while studying the 'Pilgrim Flasks' from ancient China, as a student. I have taken them on to produce a variety, which are based on different concepts and ideas, techniques and surface decoration