This month's belated artist of the month is Simon Griffiths. Simon makes the most exquisite ceramic birds, anything from the tiniest wren to a majestic owl. Every piece is unique and has its own character and usually don't stay long on display here!

What is your studio like?
Cold

Do you work with music or silence?
radio four

Can you remember the first piece of work that you did that you were happy with?
a plasticine robin hood I made age seven

What are your top 5 desert island works of art?
Rodins Thinker, Asterix the Gaul, Bugattis Walking Panther, anything by Nicola Hicks, my wifes pavlova

Do you know how it will turn out before you start?
Pretty much but I sometimes wish I didn’t

Biggest ever piece?
White tailed eagle

Smallest ever piece?
Wren

Favourite work ( your own)
My children

Who was is your biggest influence/inspiration?
Mother nature

Sketchbook or no sketchbook?
Sketchbook , when I have the time

Favourite place?
Deep in an oak wood

What’s it all about?
Joy

What has been your most interesting learning experience?
Selling work direct to the public

Is modern art rubbish?
Yes, no, yes, no, yes ……

What is the most insulting thing anyone has ever said about your work?
Is it a monkey?

Tracey Emin or Tony Hart?
No question, Morph any day

Can art change the world?
Its changed mine

What is the colour of happiness?
Green

What was the worst job you ever had?

London or the lake district?
Neither, both too busy

What question would you like to ask people who have seen your work?
How did it make you feel?