I took up ceramics in 1990 when I was working as an architect in Hong Kong.  The feel of the clay and my delight in making a structured piece out of a formless lump became more and more important in my life as I became familiar with the medium.

I am influenced by natural elements such as wind and water and I like to emphasise the contrasts between nature and man.  I work from my studio at home in East Clandon, with views over the garden and surrounding fields which are a constant source of inspiration.

Most of my work is hand-built in textured stoneware clays, and decorated with coloured slips, oxides and glazes before firing to 1220C.