I am a ceramic artist based in Lancashire, creating hand-carved sgraffito ceramics inspired by Britain's coastline, wildlife and landscape.
Working from my studio at Halton Mill beside the River Lune, I design and make contemporary ceramic wall hangings, whales, birds and decorative pieces using the traditional sgraffito technique. Each piece is individually drawn and carved by hand, creating distinctive cobalt blue and white designs that reflect my love of the sea, islands, estuaries and wild places.
After originally training as a potter at Chesterfield College of Art, I returned to ceramics to develop a body of work inspired by my travels around the British coast. Time spent exploring places such as Cornwall, Devon, the Hebrides, Pembrokeshire, and the shores of Morecambe Bay continues to influence the imagery and stories within my work.
My collections are created in small batches from my Lancashire studio and are released throughout the year. Through hand-carved line, pattern and texture, I aim to capture a sense of place, movement and connection to the natural world.
Thank you for visiting my studio.
Sarah Livingstone