Artist Statement
Born of frustration over a lack of quality Chinese Shar-Pei items when I was a breeder in the late 1980’s, it mushroomed from there to morph into an award-winning and published artist.
Born and raised in the beautiful state of Michigan, the appreciation of nature was instilled in me by my father early on and you will see this influence in both the color and content of my artwork.
Glass is my preferred medium, although I will use stone and found items. I especially love working with stained glass because the brilliant colors suit my favorite subjects perfectly. What is more vibrant than animals, birds and flowers? I have always had a penchant for things just a little bit different and love to throw in a small element of surprise whenever possible.
I specialize in Mosaics, Fused Glass, Etched Glass, and Multi-stage Sandblast Carved Glass. The more I can combine these art forms into a piece, the happier I am.
Born of frustration over a lack of quality Chinese Shar-Pei items when I was a breeder in the late 1980’s, it mushroomed from there to morph into an award-winning and published artist.
Born and raised in the beautiful state of Michigan, the appreciation of nature was instilled in me by my father early on and you will see this influence in both the color and content of my artwork.
Glass is my preferred medium, although I will use stone and found items. I especially love working with stained glass because the brilliant colors suit my favorite subjects perfectly. What is more vibrant than animals, birds and flowers? I have always had a penchant for things just a little bit different and love to throw in a small element of surprise whenever possible.
I specialize in Mosaics, Fused Glass, Etched Glass, and Multi-stage Sandblast Carved Glass. The more I can combine these art forms into a piece, the happier I am.
