Being surrounded by Asian artifacts brought back by my ancestors or my travels has always greatly influenced my work. The twentieth-century studio potters who took the craft of pottery into a new Art form have inspired my experimental approach.

In my own making, the form comes first, with the colour and decoration being determined by the form. I intend never to speculate what I will create but allow the medium to dictate. I currently experiment in both Raku and electric firings, mainly using crackle glazes as I enjoy their unpredictability and the aged effect they give the items.

I am fortunate enough to live in the beautiful Scottish Borders, and the flowing lines of the agricultural tracks curving over the landscape and the tree bark textures are a regular trait in my work.

If anyone feels connected to one of my pieces, it gives me tremendous satisfaction. I wish my work to evoke a memory or sense of enjoyment; each piece should have its own story.