After I was told it would be too hard to be a violinist when I grew up, I decided I wanted to be an artist instead. Curiously, no one said this would also be difficult, so I carried on none the wiser. I always loved making things. I am the person who hand makes cards, unties difficult knots for you, paints rubbish and makes it into a community sculpture. Like many artists I have always had several jobs at a time (including violin restoration) to support my art and ceramics. Gradually I worked to make it my full time creative business. I love making designs and collaborating with other businesses. Each opportunity is a chance to be creative, which is the core of my work.