The simple design, of an Avocet, is based on one of my photographs. The background is a special production streaky glass. Details are added by hand, using traditional stained-glass paint, this is then fired in my kiln and will not fade or flake. This large curve measures 23.5cm wide, 19cm high and 9cm deep.
A walk along the beach on a blustery evening as the sun disappears for the day. White horses dance, reds and purples merge the darkening sky and the sea into one. Listening to the roar of the rolling waves crashing, while making the most of the last light before it’s time to head home. This medium size curve measures 13cm wide, 15cm high and 5cm deep.
A more abstract approach to this piece, depicting the beach, sea and the sky at sunset. Constructed using the natural wavey edges of rolled glass, no two pieces are alike. The blend of transparent glass and coloured frits give depth and texture, creating a very tactile piece of glass. This medium size curve measures 13.5cm wide, 15cm high and 4.5cm deep.
An abstract design inspired by what can lie beneath the surface of the water. An eddy, fishing nets, seaweed. This piece includes knitted copper and mica powder. This smaller curve measures 14cm wide, 9cm high and 5.5cm deep.
An abstract design inspired by the roll of the waves and surf and the power of the sea. This piece includes copper wire , confetti glass and mica powder. This smaller curve measures 14cm wide, 9cm high and 5.5cm deep.
An abstract design inspired by calmer shallower waters. This piece includes knitted copper and mica powder. This smaller curve measures 14cm wide, 9cm high and 5.5cm deep.
This piece is inspired by one of my photographs, taken at Temple Newsam Park, the bluebells in the woods were in full bloom. This curve is highly textured, creating a feeling of depth to the scene, the dappled sunlight, as well as the vibrant bluebells. This large curve measures 24cm wide, 21cm high and 10cm deep.
A more minimal and abstract approach to this piece. Using the natural edges of rolled glass, no two pieces are alike. The blend of transparent and opaque glasses give depth, frits are added for texture, creating a very tactile piece of glass. This medium size curve measures 14cm wide, 15cm high and 4.5cm deep.