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Inspired by science fiction, black holes and nature’s processes, my creations start with an idea and a
design. Then comes the cut, cast, fold, grind, polish. They give me a chance to explore the fluid forms of
glass and how colors react with each other. Often beginning by creating the “block of glass” either in the kiln or by laminating pieces together, I cold-work the block to create the final sculpture. Other pieces are created by casting the glass in the kiln and allowing the glass to flow into a plaster mold. Folding glass is accomplished with multiple kiln firings and sandblastings to a single sheet of glass.
I admit to three addictions: glass, color, and ice cream. I’m also a tool junkie. In addition to the kilns, I
employ a variety of grinding and cutting tools that use air and electric power and, of course, water. While
making lots of sludge, beautiful sparkling and matte finish creations emerge.
My training includes classes in glass fusing, casting and cold-working with Richard Whiteley, Richard
Parrish, Martin Rossol, Pavel Novak, and Daniel Clayman, Mel Douglas and Kirstie Rea. Years of
creation, testing and experimentation have added to refining my skill set.

I have sold creations at these shows:
• American Craft Shows in Atlanta, Baltimore, St. Paul
• St. James Court Art Show, St. James Court, Louisville, KY
• Arts on the Green and Oldham Arts on City Place, LaGrange, KY
• Summerfair, Cincinnati, OH

And in these galleries:
• Gallery 104, LaGrange, KY
• Gallery Janjobe, Louisville
• Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass Gallery, Dallas, TX
• 2 Smith Art Gallery, Norcross, GA
• Kentucky Artisans Center, Berea, KY
• Studio 105, Owensboro, KY
• Morris County School of Glass, Morristown, NJ
Translating knowledge about scientific, natural and science-fiction processes into physical interpretations
is the reason I create my glass art.

Plus, for almost 10 years, I was an active partner in Gallery Janjobe in Louisville, KY. This gave me in-
depth experience in curating, architecting and managing gallery shows.