Making the world sparkle with color!



I don't actually know how long I've been doing stained glass, 15 maybe 20 years? It all started on a whim, I took a class at a community college and I was hooked! Back then I did not have a dedicated space to work and my full time job kept me very busy so finding time to “play” was tough and stained glass often took a back seat to life. Since that first class I've studied with different people, rented studio time and read most anything I can. What I have found is that sometimes experimenting is the best way to learn.

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I am mostly inspired by nature; specifically, plants and foliage, but I am drawn to color and love things that are fun and/or funky too. When I am creating or putting a piece together my mind drifts and I can lose myself, it's almost a form of meditation. My studio is in my basement, which is convenient because I can multitask (a/ka/do laundry) and I have the benefit of working whenever I want. Stained glass is also very messy so it is great to have a dedicated space where I can walk away and close the door when I'm through.  

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These days stained glass takes up the majority of my time, if I'm not working on something I'm usually thinking about my next piece or researching something new I want to try. I guess you could say I am exploring my creative voice. I have some of my pieces at local shops and sell online and at shows, but what I really enjoy is having the opportunity to meet and chat with people because it gives me a chance to connect.