Artist Statement
Expressing creativity has always been a part of my life.
In 2003 I learned about handmade glass beads, also known as flameworked or lampworked glass beads. I took a class as soon as I could find one and my love affair with molten glass began. My passion for this art form continues to grow with every bead I make.
I have and continue to study under master glass artists to evolve my work.
I work in the traditional lampwork style for most small forms. For larger beads which require lightness, I use a tube to create blown hollow forms. I also work off-mandrel using a blow pipe, which provides me the freedom to achieve a variety of forms including tubes and non-round shapes. Other techniques include cold work and acid etch.
I work primarily with soda-lime glass. Depending on the look that I am after I may also use metal foils, enamels, dichroic glass and/or glass frit; these materials will affect the final outcome of the glass forms.
My jewelry pieces are mostly one of a kind, hand-fabricated using the highest workmanship. My focus is to make timeless, beautiful, wearable jewelry pieces.
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