Laura Buchanan also known as Lulu creates from her Whanganui studio. She, like many other artists is inspired by the stunning New Zealand landscape, particularly the wild west coast, where she lives. She often incorporates the local sand in her works. She creates personal sculptures, reflecting life's challenges. Her wheel thrown bowls are rustic and robust. A translucent glaze is often applied, so that the natural beauty of the clay can be seen. Her passion for pottery is a strong as her passion for pets, so Laura also custom makes pottery bowls for pampered pets. Her home is full. Along with her husband, they attempt to raise their four children, four dogs, three cats, chickens and a turtle. Thankfully it's her pottery passion that helps her to keep balance.