New porcelain tableware

I am a bit excited about my new tableware. I have been pondering for a while now on how to extend my pandanus and banksia vases, and a few experimental pieces have not been successful. So perseverance furthers and I am now happy with these dishes – using my photographs and drawings from them, transformed…

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Bird Sanctuary

I have been a bit remiss on the blogging recently, but the studio work has been emerging over the last few months on several fronts. The series Bird Sanctuary continues to interest me, as I draw more images of migratory birds. I have also been researching these amazing birds, that fly continually for thousands of…

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Suncoast Clayworkers Ignition Award

It was humbling to receive recognition for my vessel “In my garden” at the Ignition Exhibition with a Highly Commended Award in the Encouragement Section. There were so many wonderful ceramic artists in this exhibition and I felt proud to be alongside them.

Plate bonanza

Just out of the kiln, English decals flowers and gold patterns. Lovely.

Bird vessels

I’ve been very busy over the last few weeks making 2 different types of vessels. One kind is using coloured clays then adding laser printed decals, and the second is with coloured clays and printed using laser transfer printing. Two very different kinds of print making on clay. Some will go to the Brisbane Grammar…

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I’m selling online

I’ve upgraded, and reopened my Etsy shop BasedinNoosaStudio. So far my delicate porcelain bowls and a few memento bowls (the last ones as I am not making anymore) are ready and waiting for special homes. Do check it out and maybe find a little gift for yourself or a friend. You can save on postage…

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Landscape vessels

Smoke on the Water was huge, a big effort, a huge success and completely exhausting. We did it – follow the FB page smokeonthewater2017 (still quite active) and http://www.smokeonthewater2017.com.au. So now I am lying low as I go through a healing journey for a sarcoma cancer in my thigh. New directions, vessels, strong shapes, and…

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