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Check out my monthly column in The Annealer Magazine!
I am an artist working in the medium of art glass, fusing it by heating the glass in a kiln, and lampworking, a method of manipulating glass by melting it in the flame of a torch. As a child my parents took me to Corning Glass, where I watched wizards create amazing objects with glass as it flowed like slow water. The fascination has stayed with me ever since. Working as a professional web designer for many years, my creations existed only in the ether, and glass is my way of touching and connecting with the world in a tangible form. My experiences in the natural and man-made world inspire my art, but do not define it. The connections bridged between others and myself through my art are equally important, for a piece can be made in an hour, but its relationship to others can last a lifetime.
I have started working with making my own jewelry as well with my glass, using sterling silver, crystals, and thai silver beads. Sustainability is important to me and I hope to learn more about other materials, metals, bone, wood, recycled glass, stone...it's a fascinating process for me to start making finished pieces out of my glass. The doors just keep on opening, and I am so happy and blessed to be able to share what I love with the world as much as I can.
My previous career was as a professional webdesigner. I selectively take on clients still as time allows. Currently I manage Thomas Dolby's site, and serve as his tour manager when he goes out on the road.
You can view my sold works in the gallery.
Education:
Fundementals of Metalsmithing - Oregon College of Arts and Crafts
Set Your Kiln on Fire - Bullseye Resource Center
Dual Flames - Larry Brickman and Bonnie Celeste - Bullseye Resource Center
Fundementals of Kilnformed Glass - Christy Corbett - Bullseye Resource Center