Hello, and welcome to Pearch Pottery. After finishing college and specialising in earthenware, I decided to continue my training in Japan . During my stay I concentrated on throwing traditional wares dating back 800 years, fired by wood. I separately studied the art of Japanese brush painting. This invaluable time spent in Japan now reflects in much of my work, and has given me a vast range of subjects to interoperate in my work.

I have been a potter for 20 years, exhibiting work all over the United Kingdom , and other countries. During that time I have also published two books "Step by Step Art School Ceramics" and "Simply Pottery". Apart from demonstrating at various shows, I have also enjoyed teaching many primary school children. Collections of my work have been shown and sold on several occasions at the Royal Academy in London.

In my pottery I produce a range of wares, which are continually changing and evolving. I specialise in domestic pieces such as bowls, jugs, vases, dishes and now my small bowl which I call "jewels of desire". All my work is functional; however each piece is an individual both in its form and decoration.

My brushwork and ideas stem from many influences – the easy flowing and vital brushstrokes of Japan, my love of English country gardens; the bright colours and patterns of Europe . The outgoing exuberance of Australia and aboriginal designs, have also been an inspiration to me and most recently the wonderful patterns and colours of Africa. My fortunate travels to other countries have therefore played a major part in my work. Flowers are just one part of my decorative repertoire, my interest in fish and the way they move are replicated within my simple brushstrokes. I call my free flowing work, "Jazz" again replicating a free and expressive style of traditional Jazz! Other themes will come along as I continue my travels and expand my creative experience and artistic portfolio.

My work is displayed in many galleries in the UK , and is currently in private collections all over the world.