“I work with stoneware and white earthenware clays, creating pieces that people want to reach out and touch, and that they can interact with daily. I sculpt the most basic forms, keeping them pared back to simple shapes, each one unique. “When sculpting whale flukes, I deliberately add scars or marks – sometimes the glaze hides them, sometimes they remain visible, just as in life. I throw tableware in small batches, often for commissions, but I regularly make mugs, bowls, and large platters simply because I enjoy the process. “I use a mix of my own glazes and commercial ones, applying them by brushing or drizzling. Some pieces have up to five layers of glaze, and I have a lot of fun experimenting with the application.7+