Helen Burgess is a British artist who creates fun, handmade ceramic characters. Her collection, called “Nosey Mungo,” is full of quirky, playful figures with big, expressive faces. Each piece has its own unique personality, often looking curious or cheeky, which makes them stand out.Helen’s work is all about having fun and adding a bit of silliness to the world. The characters seem to tell their own stories, inviting people to smile and enjoy the creativity behind them. Through her simple yet charming designs, Helen Burgess captures the magic of art that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still makes a lasting impression.More info:Instagram|noseymungo.com|Facebook|tiktok.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Helen Burgess is a British artist who creates fun, handmade ceramic characters. Her collection, called “Nosey Mungo,” is full of quirky, playful figures with big, expressive faces. Each piece has its own unique personality, often looking curious or cheeky, which makes them stand out.
Helen’s work is all about having fun and adding a bit of silliness to the world. The characters seem to tell their own stories, inviting people to smile and enjoy the creativity behind them. Through her simple yet charming designs, Helen Burgess captures the magic of art that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still makes a lasting impression.
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Every artist has their preferred materials, and Helen explained how her choice of clay complements her creative process. She described using clay with a slightly gritty texture to suit her hand-building technique: “My two main clays are White St Thomas and Craft Crank. The first I use for animals that will have bright colours or a slightly smoother finish. The underglazes I use work best when applied to a white base. The crank clay is my absolute favourite. It has a sand-like texture and when fired it comes out looking and feeling like well done toast. I use this for animals that have a simpler finish, usually just a satin white glaze applied to some areas. The beautiful finish of the fired clay speaks for itself. I fire everything up to stoneware temperatures to keep life simple and means everything is watertight.“Helen shared that most of her animals start as two pinch pots joined together, forming their signature plump shape. “Then my favourite tool for shaping is actually a small wooden spoon bought at a car boot sale which is perfect for spanking the clay into shape.”
Every artist has their preferred materials, and Helen explained how her choice of clay complements her creative process. She described using clay with a slightly gritty texture to suit her hand-building technique: “My two main clays are White St Thomas and Craft Crank. The first I use for animals that will have bright colours or a slightly smoother finish. The underglazes I use work best when applied to a white base. The crank clay is my absolute favourite. It has a sand-like texture and when fired it comes out looking and feeling like well done toast. I use this for animals that have a simpler finish, usually just a satin white glaze applied to some areas. The beautiful finish of the fired clay speaks for itself. I fire everything up to stoneware temperatures to keep life simple and means everything is watertight.”
Helen shared that most of her animals start as two pinch pots joined together, forming their signature plump shape. “Then my favourite tool for shaping is actually a small wooden spoon bought at a car boot sale which is perfect for spanking the clay into shape.”
Creating ceramic sculptures comes with its challenges, especially for Helen, who manages her fibromyalgia while pursuing her art. She opened up about how fatigue impacts her work: “It can be quite physical at times and there are days when I have brain fog and just not in the creative mood, which I know all artists experience. I’m also self-taught which presents its own challenges, as I’m doing things the way I think is best. However, I know that there must be better/speedier ways of doing things.And that leads me on to one of the most rewarding parts of this journey. It’s a very friendly and encouraging online community out there and many people are happy to share tips and tricks, which has really helped me. I’ve met and collaborated with an amazing bunch of artists over the years, either face to face or online, and made friends along the way.”
Creating ceramic sculptures comes with its challenges, especially for Helen, who manages her fibromyalgia while pursuing her art. She opened up about how fatigue impacts her work: “It can be quite physical at times and there are days when I have brain fog and just not in the creative mood, which I know all artists experience. I’m also self-taught which presents its own challenges, as I’m doing things the way I think is best. However, I know that there must be better/speedier ways of doing things.
And that leads me on to one of the most rewarding parts of this journey. It’s a very friendly and encouraging online community out there and many people are happy to share tips and tricks, which has really helped me. I’ve met and collaborated with an amazing bunch of artists over the years, either face to face or online, and made friends along the way.”
To wrap up, we asked Helen what she hopes people feel when they see her work. Her response was as heartfelt as her creations: “A little giggle or a smile and an appreciation of the incredible animals out there.”
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