* Exhibitions are currently being scheduled. I hope to give that information shortly.

* Small pieces are for sale at "Aberdovey Artworks".

* Chrysalis, a large conceptual suspended ceramic is at Pili Palas at Menai Bridge, North Wales

* Unicorn a large assembled piece is at The Reitacademie, Oberderdingen, Germany

* I don't sell through the web but if you are interested in a piece we can correspond about it. Posting is unlikely to be an option but delivering or collecting is possible.

Each piece is currently made from scratch. Therefore 90% of the charge is labour. I charge minimum wage plus materials, firing and incidental costs.

* A seated 30cm tall hare takes about 7 hours

* A 45cm tall bust with hair standing proud of the sculpture takes at least 30 hours.

* A large suspended piece takes at least 140 hours. Framing is charged separately. Steel and timber are costed on application. Framing can be sought elsewhere.

I start with identifying a theme. This can come from an experience, observation or simply seeking out something interesting.

I explore the concept in a multi-faceted approach using numerous processes: I evaluate ideas through research, making notes and drawings, creating samples in various media, modelling ideas in clay samples, testing glazes and setting schedules. 

I currently use neither moulds nor armatures. I build from the raw clay by sculpting, subsequently hollowing and reassembling. This is likely to change in the near future.

The finishing colours are applied at various stages of development. I use a brush and spray. I rarely dip.

I fire an electric kiln.

I use carpentry to supplement some pieces.

I have run workshops in the past but haven't done so for some years.

I do have a selection of slides and ceramic samples for presentations. I have used clay samples for the audience to interact with the clay during the talk. An example was "A Touch of Clay" in 2021.

The majority are suitable for the outdoors, the exception being those suspended because they stir in the air. 

The fired clay is as hard as stone and is "frost proof". The finished piece is a heavily grogged vitrified stoneware.

What it will stand on should be considered and the sculpture should be sheltered from wind to prevent it toppling or something striking it.

Yes. The dust can be hazardous in close proximity and it can be quite physical and laborious. Some stages can be quite repetitive. Creating something I can hold is quite rewarding.