The need to make design & make things is huge part of my life & has been from a very early age. Over the years I have worked with a range of materials - wood, metal, stone, glass, plaster, concrete, polymer, often combining two of more together in a single piece.

My latest work creating the plaster cast plaques was inspired after I ran a plaster casting workshop a few years ago with a group of local school children. I have since refined my technique & developed the range that you can see in my shop.

When I started out I was amazed at the detail that the process picked up & I never fail to be excited when peeling off the clay to reveal my latest casting. I always like to experiment & decided to try adding colour. The effect I have achieved is similar to that of printed etchings, a finish I have always loved. It gives a vintage, aged effect to the tile, whilst highlighting the detail of the casting. The colours I use are carefully chosen to enhance the designs & fit in with the subject matter.

I also design a large range of botanical prints featuring plants, flowers, trees & landscapes, many inspired by the Northumberland countryside & further afield, my sisters wonderful garden & the plants & flowers that I am growing myself. The images are a combination of photography, painting & digital manipulation which combine to create visually stunning works of art.

Selling on Etsy is a great platform to reach a truly global marketplace with people who appreciate beautiful handcrafted work.