I have been captivated by glass for as long as I remember. I spent my teenage years and first year of college in Europe, and spent many hours studying the ancient cathedrals and their glorious windows. I first started creating with glass mosaics, then stained glass, and then learned about glass fusing in the early 1980s.

My work is an exploration and appreciation of the landscapes and environments in which we live. For the past several years I have been focusing on my Portal series, building a body of work with the underlying themes of nature and the elements, which I hope will evoke an emotional response from the viewer.

I create abstracted representations of both the minute details and the distant vistas caught in brief snapshots that portray my personal sense of place and time. I want to examine and capture the ephemeral phenomena of unique light and colors, the rich textures and distinct shapes that make up the changing landscapes of the passing seasons.

My strong commitment to our obligation for stewardship of the land and my love of the outdoors are compelling forces in my work.

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