Having spent the first half of my life working with animals (veterinary technician, wildlife rehabber and dog trainer),  I have since had the opportunity as a self taught artist to develop a personal style of expression through my glass work. Both of my parents were involved in the arts and were the owners of three different galleries. It was through this exposure my love for glass evolved.

After raising a family, I was finally able to pursue this love on a full-time basis. I enrolled in many art and design courses, and have studied various glass techniques over the past 25 years.  My work can be found from coast to coast, in galleries and as installations in private homes.  It has appeared in numerous juried competitions and exhibitions.  It has also been featured in several publications including "Contemporary Warm Glass", "Contemporary Glass: Color, Light and Form",  "Words and Images", as well as "Glass Art",  "Glass Craftsman", "Phoenix Magazine", "Cowboys and Indians",  "The Crafts Report", and "Best of America Glass Artists and Artisans".

From early adolescence, one of my passions has been a deep love for animals and nature.  Over the years, this love has escalated.  I've found myself supporting a variety of national wildlife projects and working with wildlife professionals as a volunteer for local  programs.  It seems only natural that I devote my life's work to this theme.  Through my glass, I focus on individual animals. I explore the relationship between these animals and their human counterparts down through the ages.  I'm especially drawn to the spiritual connection.  Each design is a narrative through imagery.  I try to capture the essence of each species while offering tribute to the Earth’s wildlife in general.

My chosen medium and passion is glass. I work in almost all aspects of it but find my obsession to be "fusing." I am constantly pushing the edge for more complex and creative work in this medium.   Techniques such as sandblasting, airbrushing, silk-screening, photo resist  and working with precious metals and luster's are incorporated into my pieces.  Original drawings, done in pen and ink, as well as paintings with glass enamels are featured in my pieces.

It is extraordinarily fulfilling being able to express myself through such a beautiful medium, as glass, and to create work that depicts my profound love of animals.  I believe man can learn much from the animal world if he is perceptive. By studying animals in their natural environments, and opening our minds to their lessons on how to live, we can become more connected with the Earth and gain a better understanding of our own journeys here. It is my desire to prompt a positive emotional response from the viewer. I try to create beautiful glass with a subtle message - to appreciate nature, and to live in harmony with the Earth and all of her life.