Blog
I write about the things kicking around my head -- sometimes it's about how I make the things I do, the observations I make while schlepping and selling it, and all the things that come along with being a full-time independent artist.
Fall 2026 New Work
This summer’s flash floods, scorching heat, and wildfire smoke ended up in my sketchbook, and then in my glass. I’m starting a new series built around a darker, stormier palette, inspired by a parcel of moonstones that each seemed to hold a brewing storm.
Take a peek at the process, from raw laminated glass to finished pieces.
The Idea That Won't Leave You Alone
Some ideas arrive fully formed. Others simmer for months, waiting until you finally know how to make them real. This is where four of my series came from.
From Idea to Object: How a Special Order Comes to Life
A significant part of my business is custom work. Often, a client will see a piece in my case and fall in love with most of it but want a slightly different version. Perhaps the colors aren’t quite right, the scale needs to shift, or they’d like a different gemstone. These small adjustments to an existing idea can be a wonderful way to create something that feels personal while staying true to the language of my work.