British Landscape an influence for my work

As I mentioned in a previous blog post—British Landscape: My Inspiration—the British landscape continues to be a deep source of inspiration for me, both personally and creatively. Whether it's the morning walks I take through the fields near my home or time spent in places of natural beauty, like the wild coastline and lush countryside of the Southwest, I always return from nature feeling refreshed and inspired. There is so much quiet beauty to be found in these surroundings: the rolling hills patterned with hedgerows and fences, the rich textures of woodland foliage beneath my feet, and the muted tones of rocks and stones that dot the forest floor.

The colours of the British landscape speak to me deeply. They are soft, mellow, peaceful—never overwhelming, always grounding. These tones often find their way into my ceramics, reflected in the warm earthiness of the clays I choose and the subtle colour palette that defines my work. For me, these colours also hold a deeper spiritual meaning. As a Christian, I believe in a Creator God who formed a beautiful world for us to live in—a garden in which humanity and God could dwell together. When I walk through nature, I sense that divine presence. I feel held, inspired, and reminded of my own calling to create.

This connection to the natural world feeds directly into my creative values. Four principles lie at the heart of my work: divine creativity, peaceful aesthetic, joy of creation, and connection to nature. My belief that the landscape itself is a divine masterpiece pushes me to mirror that creativity in what I make. The peace I experience in the countryside influences the calming aesthetic of my pieces. The joy I feel when surrounded by nature becomes the joy I find in shaping clay. And, most of all, there’s a profound sense of connection—to the earth, to the Creator, and to others—through the objects I form by hand.

Each piece I make is more than just functional—it’s a reflection of the land I love and the values I live by.