Hi, my name is Jane, and I am relatively new to the Cairns Potter’s Club. You may have seen me around and possibly seen some of my work coming out of the kiln. I was asked if I could provide a quick background about myself and my art. I come from a fine art/illustration background having lectured at University in Fine Arts and Illustration. I have also run my own illustration business, Junglenook Studio for almost thirty years, completing various government and private commissions.
However, in March 2020, I was diagnosed with a non-operable brain tumour, which in turn as a result of the tumour and various treatments, has left me with some difficulties. I am an incredibly creative person and I looked upon this setback as an opportunity to try something new. In late 2023, I was fortunate to attend a series of lessons with Kettle Black Studio which taught me some basics of ceramics.
In joining Cairns Potter’s Club, I have been introduced to the wonderful world of wheel-thrown pottery and I am absolutely relishing it. In fact, spending time on the pottery wheel is so therapeutic and encompassing that all was me to be consumed by my creativity and not dwell on negative medical issues. It is so exciting to be able to create wonderful ceramic art on the pottery wheel and explore the myriad of beautiful underglazes glazes and top glazes to create artworks that I love. I look forward to meeting everyone over the coming weeks and months.
