I first became interested in glass art in high school. During college and my graduate research in photosynthesis, my interest in glass kept nudging me. I decided my reward for finishing my Ph.D would be a year to explore glass art. Beginning with a class at Studio One Art Center and ensuing apprenticeships, leading to a real job in a well-known studio, and finally to a studio of my own, I am now deeply involved both in fusing and lampworking glass.

My scientific background has promoted understanding of the technical process I use in the studio, good note-taking & methodology, and a strong interest in the chemistry underlying the work I create. Aesthetically, I am most drawn to organic, even cellular forms and patterns, reminiscent of plant materials I've seen under the microscope. What is wonderful about art is that mistakes often lead to new ideas and techniques (useful mistakes are rare events in laboratory research). Working with glass and paying close attention to what it will do under different conditions is an intriguing and exciting experience.