I have considered myself an artist for as long as I can remember, but have only ventured into glass artistry in the past five years. When I was very young, I recall watching a flame worker at Disney World fashioning a sailboat out of glass. To me, observing something so rigid transform into such a supple form was truly one of the most magical things in the world. Later in life, while studying art at the University of Massachusetts, I became interested in three dimensional forms and sculpture. In the pursuit of finding new means to express myself, I discovered glass.

After rigorously searching for anyone who would teach me I came across the humble Dragonfly Studio in eastern Pennsylvania. There I was introduced to the basics of lampworking: marbles, pendants, and small vessels. From that point forward in my life I have strived to learn new techniques and advance my skills. This quest for knowledge has taken me to such places as The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, Mickelsen Studios, and the Art Glass Invitational.

I have most recently become captivated by organic forms in glass. I have taken a step back to review the work of lamp workers before me. A professor once said to me, "practicing the basics and reviewing the past will always move you forward." I have always believed this to be true and have found that it has helped me most in developing my artistic niche in glass working.

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09/09/2008

Right after i got back from AGI i had 2 days to get myself ready for Ireland.  Took a short trip over for the labor day weekend.  Anyhow, this is my first full week back to the daily grind, and this evening I will be getting ready for the Crystal City Wine and Jazz Festival. Making a lot of wine stoppers and charms to go along with the theme.

The market's page can be found here: http://www.crystalcity.org/eventdetail.asp?IdEvent=358

The event is on Sunday the 21st of September.

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