James 
For years I was like, “I want one, I want one! Have done for ages.” But slab rollers are expensive, big and heavy. Being the skinflint that I am I asked our clay supplier, Grant over at Bluematchbox, to keep an eye out for a second hand one for me. His eloquent response to my … Read more
I struggle to create in chaos and in the same sentence, am a chaotic person. This is a problem. A big problem. Working in clay can be messy and don’t even get me started on glazing! My planets literally have to align perfectly to make the potential reward of creating outweigh the hassle clearing up. … Read more
I got in!!! They accepted my entry. Amazing!! I can’t believe it! I’m so happy… What an amazing opportunity. This could be monumental for my career. I’d better make sure I don’t f%ck this up – I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to make a ton of art. It’s going to be … Read more
I am very proud to have the Oxford Art Society request a piece of my art to feature on their posters for the forthcoming exhibition. Apparently it will appear on a poster that is some 10 feet high! The exhibition is taking place on the 19th March-17th April 2016 at The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. … Read more
I talked a little about this book in my first post. Pressfield’s idea of ‘resistance’ is a force that stops someone pursuing their true calling. In other words, your arch-nemesis – the force that ensures you don’t live up to your potential, leading to ‘a life unlived’. For my entire adult life I have been … Read more
Greetings and welcome to my blog! In the following entries I hope to document my endeavours, trial and tribulations, highs and lows, as I strive to become a successful working artist. But before you see where I’m heading, it may be useful to know from where I’m coming from…. A Life Unlived Like countless others … Read more