Initially I was attracted by the work of other potters. The attraction grew and I gradually became a modest collector. In a short time I wanted to try my own hand at creating pieces of art with clay. This started a journey that has been some 37 years long with experience gained while living in Canada, England and India.
My current work is with a contemporary edge but significantly influenced by primitive techniques. The process involves hand throwing a pot, burnishing the surface smooth, kiln firing, applying artwork with a smoke resist coating, smoke firing, cleaning and final polishing. While most of the process is highly controlled the final smoke firing adds an element of unpredictability. Each piece is unique.
My current work is with a contemporary edge but significantly influenced by primitive techniques. The process involves hand throwing a pot, burnishing the surface smooth, kiln firing, applying artwork with a smoke resist coating, smoke firing, cleaning and final polishing. While most of the process is highly controlled the final smoke firing adds an element of unpredictability. Each piece is unique.
