The Making Process

Everything begins with an idea.

Sometimes it starts with a walk in nature, an old folktale, a memory, a sketch in a notebook, or a symbol that refuses to be forgotten. Inspiration is gathered slowly from the landscapes, folklore, and traditions that have shaped my work for many years.

From there, the making begins.

Whether working in clay, printmaking, painting, or creating oracle decks, each piece evolves through a process of observation, experimentation, and refinement. Nothing is rushed. Ideas are given time to settle and develop, allowing the finished work to emerge naturally.

In the ceramic studio, pieces are either wheel-thrown or hand-built before being carefully dried, refined, decorated, and fired. Many works pass through multiple firings, with layers of glaze, carved detail, and occasionally gold lustre adding depth and character along the way. Glazes are mixed in the studio and continually explored, ensuring every piece carries its own unique qualities.

Original artwork begins in a similar way, through sketchbooks, research, and observation before developing into finished paintings, prints, or illustrations. The oracle decks are created through a collaborative process of writing, painting, storytelling, and design, bringing together generations of creativity and shared inspiration.

At the heart of it all is a commitment to thoughtful making. I choose materials carefully, minimise waste wherever possible, recycle clay within the studio, and work with local suppliers and makers whose values align with my own.

In a world that often values speed, I remain drawn to slower ways of creating. Every piece carries the marks of the hands that made it, the stories that inspired it, and the time taken to bring it into being.