Welcome to my website. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by glass and jewellery. When my husband bought home an old enamelling kiln from a junk shop, I quickly became seduced by the compelling combination of colour and texture that can be achieved with enamels. Blending and shading different enamels to build up veils of colour in order to convey mood and feeling, never fails to provoke a feeling of excitement and anticipation, as no two pieces are ever completely identical.

My favourite technique used to be cloisonné on silver, but more recently I have been enjoying the freedom of working on copper. Whichever technique I use, I like to employ texture beneath the enamel. I achieve this by a variety of techniques from traditional engraving, burrs in a pendant motor or sgraffito with liquid enamels. Much of my work comprises enamel on copper plaques incorporated with silver jewellery. These I set as though they are a precious jewel.I often include embellishments of semi precious stones, gold or even found beach pebbles or slate within a piece.

My work takes inspiration from many sources including the vibrant colours and spectacular architecture of India from my travels around Rajasthan and Kerala. Closer to home are more 'domed buildings' in the guise of the magical and sensational Brighton Pavilion. In the natural world, sea cliffs, fossils and pebbles on a beach never fail to grab my attention and some of my more recent work arises from around our shores. Please browse through my website and I hope you enjoy your visit.

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