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02 Aug

Vulcan - 2026

Imaginative creature in reddy-brown. Hand-built. Glazed and fired to 1200 degrees celsius. Legs bare grogged clay. 3 Glazes used to achieve beautiful textured finish. Clay also revealed in texture and on edges.

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02 Aug

Saturn - 2026

Imaginative creature in greens. Hand built. Glazed and fired to 1200 degrees celsius. Legs bare grogged clay. 3 Glazes used to achieve beautiful textured finish. Clay also revealed in texture and on edges.

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02 Aug

Apollo - 2026

Imaginative creature in cream and blues. Hand-built. Glazed and fired to 1200 degrees celsius. Legs bare. 3 Glazes used to achieve beautiful textured finish on grogged clay. Clay also revealed in texture and on edges.

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02 Aug

Wood Pigeon - 2026

Our native Wood Pigeon I am not using this picture I’m going to use one that I’ve taken

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02 Aug

SILENT PATH - 2026

Watercolour with hand drawn pigment pen detailing and embossed details. Silent path is part of a small series of works incorporating the concepts of southeast Asian porcelain, motifs, bonsai and working with in the blue/indigo hues. A path of peace and reflection. A nod to the traditional “chop” mark with red bird and signature.

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02 Aug

Dancing Dahlias - 2026

Inspired by the vibrant beauty of late-summer dahlias, this painting explores movement, contrast and light through expressive brushwork and bold colour. The flowers appear almost choreographed, each bloom contributing to a composition that feels both energetic and harmonious.

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02 Aug

Blooming Beautiful - 2026

Inspired by the handcrafted pottery of Tony Sly, this still life captures the joyful abundance of early spring. The contrast between the rich green vessel and delicate pink blooms celebrates both craftsmanship and nature, while loose expressive brushstrokes evoke movement, light, and freshness. A reminder that hope often arrives quietly, and that spring is never […]

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02 Aug

Dining on Dahlias - 2026

A study of garden dahlias that are a delight to behold every summer. The butterflies and bees think so too, adding an extra layer of magic to an already full and wondrous view.

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02 Aug

Storm ahead - 2026

Abstract watercolour depicting incoming weather

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02 Aug

Cool of the evening - 2026

Abstract sunset in watercolour

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