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Vessels are my favorites. As a glass collector myself, I am
always comparing my abilities and work to the various vessels made
throughout history, and trying to find my own voice in that giant
chorus. I hope someday I can find a niche as a worthy
contributor.
I create my vessels in 2 forms, the one you see to the right is
made on a mandrel, with a 'vial' sized interior. These are free
formed and organically shaped. I make them in both free standing
and rounded bases for hanging from pendants and dangles.
 The other
type is my specialty, to the left, a blown 'thistle' shape. It is
one of my favorite and most comforting shapes. This is a form that
is oft repeated throughout nature.
On land, you see it in a dandelion thistle, a pineapple, an
orange, many kinds of seedpods, a human womb. In the sea, you see
it in the form of anemones and sea urchins. I love this shape, and
I love looking at it and making them. They are also the perfect
vessels for your finer oils and perfumes.
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Vessel Gallery 
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Sculpture Gallery 
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I love natural forms of every type. From simple to complex
shapes, nature fascinates with variety and colors in places you
don't necessarily look. While no one can fully imitate nature, to
try to capture a moment, a movement, an action in sculpture is
something I continue to strive to acomplish.
There are so many fantastical ideas, it's hard for me to
duplicate anything I've already made, because the next interesting
idea/shape is still waiting to be made.
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Ahh Jewelry! I don't focus on jewelry, but I love making pieces
I'd wear to appeal to the inner gypsy...
My favorite metal is copper, there's just something so beautiful
and warm about the color, and when it ages, the green patina has
always made me feel in touch with history. Most of my pieces are of
copper or other unusual metals and metallic forms I can find.
Currently, I'm experimenting with wire mesh, the photos are coming
soon!
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Jewelry Gallery 
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Marble Gallery 
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Marbles are a favorite for me. I took a class with John Kobuki, who
is a marvel with orchid marbles, and an acknowledged master of the
art.
I am trying to go my own directions by making bouquet marbles,
entire groups of different flowers contained in a small space. Most
of my marbles are very small, from .8" to 1.25", so the detail you
see in them are often minute from the photo enlargements.
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This is the category of glass that doesn't fit in the above.
Cabochons, experiments, odd functional pieces, and loose focal
beads that have not been made into pieces.
The odds and ends and experiments I have tried, such as the
recycled glass container you see to the right. Let me know what you
think:).
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