The inspiration for my artwork stems from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of nature and natural patterns. As a retired scientist, it has been so much fun learning about glass chemistry and fusing techniques. Each piece is an experiment, and it is very exciting to open the kiln and see the results of the fusing process.

In the beginning about 35 years ago, I started creating fused glass images of microbes like I studied under the microscope. Through the years, my art has become a little more representative and abstract, such as my “Cell Scapes” and “Micro Garden” pieces.

I also love taking photos of my surroundings, especially while traveling. In cities, I photograph building reflections, and in the country, I take photos of nature. Using Stacy Smith’s techniques for fused glass powder printing, I have had a lot of fun creating powder prints from some images or combinations of images I have collected over time. I love the contrasts from using a few colors, and the textural effects achieved from fusing at different temperatures.

Please contact me for more photos or prices on any of the pieces pictured below, or see my commissions page for examples of custom artwork and approximate prices.