Born and brought up in North Devon, I draw my inspiration in the wild, salty air of the Atlantic coast. The rocky headlands and mossy, fertile valleys give me a feeling for structure, texture and form that, from an early age, I have wanted to translate into sculpture. My first three-dimensional forms were hollowed-out animals in clay. I went on to study sculpture for the Diploma at the City &

Guilds Art School in London. Marriage and my family came first for some years, but by the time our two daughters were through university I could concentrate on my work.

There are several distinct strands in my sculpture, broadly defined under 'wood', 'stone' and 'clay'. Whatever the medium, I always seem to turn to natural forms - whether human or plant forms or the landscape itself.

I like to share my enthusiasms and for many years now I have held sculpture and painting courses in Devon, and weekend courses during the winter in the Cotswolds. Every other year I aim to hold a Festival of music and arts in Devon. When we cannot be in Devon our magical home is sometimes available to rent.