ING Discerning Eye 2025

Well this one I couldn't quite believe... of over 6500 entries my 'Synchronised Divers' sculpture was shortlisted for the ING Discerning Eye 2025 exhibition which took place at the Mall Galleries in London.

My husband and I had a brilliant trip for an evening at the artist private view. I was astonished to find that my work had sold the previous evening at the collector's private view. It was a real pinch me moment.

There was lots of exceptional work on display so I'm quite baffled that my piece was amongst them.

Here are some photos of the sculpture and exhibition.

Williamson Open 2025

I had a piece of work selected for The Williamson Open that was displayed in The Williamson Art Gallery on The Wirral. There was a lot of fantastic work on display and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my piece sold right at the end of the exhibition.

The exhibition ran from 10th October - 13th December 2025.

Here are some photos of the my sculpture "Winter Swim" and pictures from the artist private view.

Autumn pumpkins and spooky ghosts

I love this time of year. As the leaves turn from vibrant greens to warm shades of red, orange, and gold, I get inspired to make pieces that reference this magical time of year.

I enjoy sculpting organic forms which is why one of my favourite things to make is ceramic pumpkins. They feel great in the hand and look wonderful as a collection in front of the fireplace.

The glazes I choose are reactive, this makes not just the form but the finish of each piece completely unique. This year I have embraced the colours of fallen leaves for my larger pumpkins.

I'm also a big fan of making miniature pottery. Small trinkets and knick-knacks to add to an eclectic collection. Which is why I also make small scale pumpkins that measure only 2.5cm tall.

I used some of the same glazes as the larger pumpkins and as a fun alternative glazes that have speckled colours in them.

It wouldn't be autumn without halloween and all things spooky! Although I truly believe (and judging by my ever expanding collection) that a ghost is not just for halloween. I display my own collection (by lots of different makers) all year round.

This year I explored the functional ghost - one that can be used as a tealight/mini light holder or an incense cone burner - where you see smoke come through the eyes!

I tried out crackle glaze and rubbed in inks. Black, green and a very subtle neon pink.

Returning to miniatures, my favourite thing to make has been the collection of mini ghosts, great to hide in small crevices of the home - this could make for a fun halloween game to locate the ghosts!