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The inspiration for my work comes from the vitality and contrasts of the landscapes of many countries which I have visited over the years. The hand-built vessel forms show the rugged contours, the rolling hills, and the vast empty spaces. These reflect both literary and symbolically the spirit of the desert and the volcanic strata.

A rough clay body is used to emphasise the textures, which are further enhanced by using slips, oxides and glazes for surface decoration. These are fired in an electric kiln to 1270 °C.

I usually work in a series of 5 or 6 pots depicting a different mood in each of them.

Many pieces are fired several times with more oxides and glazes applied to get the desired colours and textural effects. All the ceramic pieces are functional.