A huge amount, because at art college I did very sculptural ceramics, and I had not learned how to use the wheel and how to throw on the wheel. During my apprenticeship, I spent half the time working on my own work, and half the time assisting his work.

I often ask myself this same question, because if I just illustrated on paper, it would be so much easier. I just fell in love with clay when I started using it. I really love the immediacy of the material and that connection with clay is my starting point.

It reacts to your touch, so when you are making ceramics, you can immediately see the form that you have created and how you have created it. I think it is responsive to your hands and it complements my style of drawing and mark-making.

I went to Edinburgh College of Art and it was a really, really fantastic degree course because I was encouraged to produce sketchbooks and find my own style. I found that I have to completely stop looking at my paper and only look at what I am drawing.