Life Beyond the Sculpting Shed

Animals have always played an important part in my life, both as companions and as a source of artistic inspiration. My home is shared with a rather wonderful assortment of characters, each with their own distinct personality, habits and occasionally questionable behaviour! 

Meet my Besties

Living alongside animals gives me endless opportunities to observe their expressions, gestures and individual quirks. These small details often find their way into my sculptures. 

Finding charm in daily quirks

My sculpting shed is where I enjoy bringing these observations together with my imagination. It's a quiet, creative space where ideas can develop naturally, sometimes taking me in directions I hadn't originally intended. Although I'm much happier expressing myself through my work than talking about it, I hope that something of my personality, humour and affection for animals comes through in the sculptures I create.

"You can genuinely feel the love, humour, and character in every sculpture. My hare takes pride of place on the mantelpiece and always brings a smile."

Delighted collector, Quirky Hares by Ostara Ceramics