For over a decade, I have been exploring various methods to showcase the inherent beauty of glass. When first introduced to the medium, I found the technical process of cutting glass and building windows addictive. I love the way the tools, my hands, and the glass work in harmony. As I mastered techniques ranging from stained glass windows to mosaics, I challenged myself to improve my understanding of glass as a medium and cultivate a singular style. Later, I developed a curiosity for melting glass in kiln, crucible, and furnace, and for incorporating metal in my work. Today, my passion is fired in a kiln. My appetite for creating is fed by a number of sources: I recognize the integrity of an age-old tree, I see serenity in the ripples of a kayak's wake, and I appreciate the composition of lines in architecture.