Exploring aspects of myself in ways that speak to a universal human condition appeals to me most and is probably what drives my work. I have always had to juggle ways to live and work and make things around me happen, and an attitude of challenge, discovery, and invention suffuses my art, which has always dealt with many themes and ideas simultaneously. There are so many ways to work with glass it is intoxicating.

The most satisfying projects for me are the most difficult, both in technique and concept. I was trained in traditional leaded stained glass methods and I taught myself copper foil, then fusing and other warm glass techniques. In the mid 90's I began to take classes with renowned glass masters like Brent Kee Young, Doug Anderson, and Anna Boothe. The skills I acquired, along with a strong sense of curiosity and intuition, allow me to create almost anything I envision.

I enjoy the discipline necessary to produce intricate, precise architectural installations in my commissioned projects. Working with stained glass keeps me involved with architecture and design. After 25 years I still find great satisfaction in creating a window or a door that becomes an integral part of an existing structure, as well as making a statement about the owners.

My non-commissioned work is primarily sensual and emotional, often incorporating body parts or images, and words. My cast glass pieces are very personal, though now and then I do a purely whimsical piece. Fusing glass allows me to push the envelope with experimentation and feels like a dialogue, a co-creation with the glass itself. I produce more abstract creations and large forms or well-designed functional art such as sconces or sinks.  

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