Jill Moger SWLA

Jill has kept and bred a variety of amphibians and reptiles over the years and these fascinating animals are a constant source of inspiration through their movement and behaviour. She also owns a large library of photographic references and also DVDs of wildlife expeditions. Jill visits zoos and private collections whenever possible, all of which help enormously in the creation of her work. Each sculpture is individually modelled in stoneware or porcelain clay hollowed out, surface detail carefully etched into the clay and then left to dry slowly over several weeks before the first – or ‘biscuit’ firing in an electric kiln. Various stains and glazes are then applied prior to the ‘glost’ firing up to 1250 degrees. The colours are then further enhanced with overglazes and lustres and fired again, sometimes up to three more times to 760 degrees.