About
I was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1958. I moved extensively with my family, living the length and breadth of Great Britain.
I recognised a need to portray my view of the world through art, primarily drawing, from an early age. This led me from A levels to enrol on an art foundation course, where I discovered a passion for clay, and this became my primary medium of expression.
I went on to study ceramics at York, graduating in 1982. I then initiated the setting up and running of a pottery workshop within a day centre for disabled adults. The therapeutic use of clay work was of particular interest to me, and I remained teaching at the centre until the birth of my daughter Emily in 1989. I continued to teach part time both in adult education and community centres, and in 1997 I completed a GNVQ in Adult Education Teacher Training.
A back injury in 1998 forced me to leave the world of ceramics. From here I concentrated on exploring and developing my skills in the less physical arena of painting, and persuing a growing interest in the art of beadweaving. This led to a number of group and open air exhibitions, and to the production of numerous pet portraits and the development of my jewellery business (links on the menu bar)
I have recently become interested in mosaic following the creation of a large decorative panel for my home. (Chamelian Mosaic) This is an area that I hope to explore in more depth in the future.
I went on to study ceramics at York, graduating in 1982. I then initiated the setting up and running of a pottery workshop within a day centre for disabled adults. The therapeutic use of clay work was of particular interest to me, and I remained teaching at the centre until the birth of my daughter Emily in 1989. I continued to teach part time both in adult education and community centres, and in 1997 I completed a GNVQ in Adult Education Teacher Training.
A back injury in 1998 forced me to leave the world of ceramics. From here I concentrated on exploring and developing my skills in the less physical arena of painting, and persuing a growing interest in the art of beadweaving. This led to a number of group and open air exhibitions, and to the production of numerous pet portraits and the development of my jewellery business (links on the menu bar)
I have recently become interested in mosaic following the creation of a large decorative panel for my home. (Chamelian Mosaic) This is an area that I hope to explore in more depth in the future.