I gained a lot of inspiration from other great English bonsai potters and this drove me to search for my own individual style, however Japanese ceramics always, and still does, have a huge influence over me.

Over the years I attended several courses at colleges and universities in my quest to improve and better myself. These courses have included throwing pots and glaze formula. In the early part of 2003 I purchased a potter’s wheel and a 9 cubic foot gas kiln. Again there was another learning curve with new glaze recipes and reduction firing. Eventually I progressed enough to sell my Bonsai ceramics all over Europe via shows and also from my website www.stonemokeyceramics.co.uk

I also have a huge interest in Studio Ceramics and I am just starting to deviate from the field of Bonsai Ceramics on my new journey into Studio Ceramics, hopefully finding my voice “En Route”. I am an avid fan of the Leach tradition as this tradition stemmed from the Japanese ethos of producing pottery of which I try to portray in my work. I love subtle lines and quite forms and the ceramic pieces I create must have plenty of “Wabi Sabi” as, in my eyes, there is beauty in in-perfection with each piece telling a story.