Some of my best memories involve making things. I filled sketchbooks and learned to work with string, leather, yarn, fabric, metal, and paints. Every new material was another opportunity to create and push boundaries. Ten years ago, I signed up for a glass fusing class with a friend and I was hooked. I take inspiration from nature and love recreating landscapes and animals. I enjoy bringing my crazy ideas to life; some of my favorite pieces are experiments that went right. I find joy in the process as well as the success. The kiln is my magic wand, but sometimes the spells misfire and that’s okay! And when they work, it always fills me with awe.