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.