I want my work to be accessible and enjoyed by many. To not be so unaffordable that it sits unused on a shelf or never viewed on a wall. When it is handled a strong connection and memory of where it came from and who created it is given.

I want people to feel a connection to the story and the environment that created the piece to know the journey involved from the raw material to the final creation-the energy and thought behind it and the piece of history that is being created through the work.

My work tells a story about me, my environment, and my journey. Each piece reflects the skill I have that comes from years of perseverance and resilience to the knocks and rough road of uncertainty and ignorance.

I have been fortunate enough to have had over the years wonderful mentors who believed in my ability to create and who gave freely of their time and patience to guide me, inspire me, and encourage me.

My pieces often evolve into a collection of quirky statements as well as functional pieces that reflect the environment I live in.

Always a country girl, I grew up in a small country community in NZ-the lifestyle has provided me with the energy and freedom to live my best life.

I have always enjoyed the sensory feel of working with clay, it soothes my soul and helps nurture my creativity -as a mother of 5 children ,7 grandchildren and a teacher of many it has helped me remain true to myself and given me the strength and courage to maintain my integrity as the years go by.