My Inspiration
I live in Saltdean just outside of Brighton in Sussex with my husband and menagerie of animals, with my seaside pottery and kilns called Ethel and Bertha.
I grew up in Essex and studied at Thurrock Technical College for my Foundation then I decided to break free and study at Brighton University on the 'Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics' Degree Course.
Next was a PGCE Teaching course in Secondary Education. This led to 20 years as an Art Teacher and Head of Art.
As an Art Co-ordinator I was lucky to work with several up and coming artists developing projects in Mosaic, Paper Mache, Photography, Willow sculptures, Pinhole Photography, Murals, Life Drawing, Clay workshops etc.
Alongside being a teacher I have always created artwork featuring at exhibitions throughout Surrey with my paintings and ceramics.
In 2016 I rehomed a large front loading kiln to my studio and became a full time Artist and Ceramicist.
Shortly after this the name 'Woofing Fabulous' came into being. This was because I was finally able to work at home with my dogs literally at my feet whilst I created my clay animal sculptures. At the time we also rehomed a rescue dog from Raystede and her story became intertwined with ours.
Shortly after this the name 'Woofing Fabulous' came into being. This was because I was finally able to work at home with my dogs literally at my feet whilst I created my clay animal sculptures. At the time we also rehomed a rescue dog from Raystede and her story became intertwined with ours.
She needed support and time to trust and then just gave us oodles of love back. This trusting part of your relationship that you have with your dog is really important.
In my ceramic sculptures I try to express their characters and personality.
Love, Trust and Hope.
It is when someone reaches out to them, smiles and strokes their ceramic surface that I can see they understand, and connect with my ceramic work.
