I work from my rural Aberdeenshire studio. I use a variety of mediums and my inspiration comes from enjoying the world and the people around me. My joint love of art and words saw me go on to study English at Aberdeen University and then to teach. During this time I continued to paint and sculpt for myself until I felt I needed more time and space to develop my art. I completed the Aberdeen College Foundation Art and Design course in 1993. Since then, I have done freelance and commissioned work, as well as community and primary school projects, working in both the classroom and the outside environment.
My sculptures, which can be intricate or stylised, are ‘drawn’ in a variety of clay bodies, using hand built techniques so that each piece is unique and tells its own story. Whether highlighting the human condition, the quirks in individuals or celebrating the differences, I often use humour to try and engage the audience with the spirit of each piece. My love of story telling, myth, different cultures and archetypal images are also incorporated, which leaves my work open to interpretation on many levels. Sometimes I choose a particular piece to be produced as a limited edition. I have taken part in many exhibitions in the North East, including the North East Open Studios event and have received awards for my work, most recently the Gordon Forum of the Arts Sculpture Award.