Multi talented artist Jen Greeneklee is always hard at work, making, creating and developing new ideas for for 'Art by Jen G'. I'm so happy to announce Jen took time out of her busy schedule to be PP's very first interviewee!

Firstly Jen thank you so much for granting Personally Personalised its very first interview.

It’s a pleasure. I feel very honoured.

How would you describe your art/craft?

I would describe my work as bright, bold with a touch of the whimsical. Above all, it’s designed to be noticed.

Tell us something about yourself and when and why did you become interested in ceramics and glass blowing?

I have always loved colour and art in school. Our family home was destroyed due to a bush fire in my late teens which left my immediate world colourless except for black tree trunks and grey ash on the ground.

This experience only intensified my desire to be surrounded by colour where ever possible.

I tend to approach my work from graphic, abstract and stylized perspectives. My choice mediums for this art release are Earthen Ware Ceramics, Glass and Painting. I’m an artisan without degrees although I have attended small informal art classes. In essence my creations come from pure joy.

I first had a taste of sculpting in high school and just loved the concept of creating something from scratch and I find ceramics and glass allow me to do just that.

Jen, what's your favourite item to make and why?

My favourite, now that’s a tricky one. It always changes.

• I love making mini sculptors. From here my noughts and crosses sets with a difference came to life; Chooks and Eggs, Cats and Owls, Cars and Houses, etc.

• Making Ceramic Beads is addictive and if you saw how many I have in my studio, I think you would have to agree.

• Making Glass Beads is also high on my list of favourites.

I summary, it’s creating something from the grass roots, doing something that you can lose yourself in.

How do you sell your products?

I do have my work on the internet and some in galleries and other shops. I also have a shop that is open each Saturday. I tend to stay away from markets for various reasons, but mainly because I like to keep some of my weekend free.

Jen, you also conduct classes, could you tell us a bit about them?

Classes with Jen (me) are for all ages, male and female. I like to stress that NO artistic ability is necessary. These are designed for the person to have fun and to loose themselves for a while trying something completely different.

• I offer a basic ceramic class where you receive a lump of clay and literally make whatever you want. This class takes you through the whole ceramic process.

• I have PAINT Ceramics Classes where you can paint plates, tiles, beads, and buttons for yourself or make a gift for someone.

• A couple of jewellery making classes that starts with you PAINTING the beads.

• A Creative party Idea called a Friendship Necklace where beads are painted and swapped amongst friends before assembling them into a necklace.

• And a Glass Bead MAKING class specifically for the person who wants to take their jewellery making to the next level.