Artist Statement
Kiln fused glass as a medium, with its’ mixture of science and creativity, requires me to utilize both my technical skills (i.e. science and math) and creative abilities. I use an understanding of the physics involved in temperature control to achieve specific results. My work is influenced by this process and the world around me. I draw on influences from details I observe, from my travels and nature.

I believe the feelings picked up by your fingers as they run across a piece are just as important as the message received visually. And that art/craft is meant not just to be owned but lived with and enjoyed. For this reason, my pieces are made not only to be seen but held and used. I convey these values in my pieces by regularly including raised elements and paying close attention to the type of finish each piece is given. This increases visual depth and also contributes to that important sense of touch.

Education: 1987 – Present
Coldworking for Professionals,– Johnathon Schmuck, Santa Clara, CA, Instructor
3 day workshop; lathe carving & engraving work, 3-D sculpture & texture development

Casting the Human Form,– Kerry Transtrum, Layton, Utah, Instructor
4 day workshop; lost wax casting, mold making, open face relief casting, finishing

Open-Faced Kiln Casting, – Dar Horn, Los Angeles, CA, Instructor
2 day workshop; free form clay sculpture, glass casting, investment mold creation

Pate De Verre Casting, – Jane Persico, Hazelton PA, Instructor
3 day workshop; casting, mold preparation, custom color blending

Advanced Kiln Formed Bowls, – Patty Gray, Seattle, WA,  Instructor
3 day workshop; casting and advanced cold working techniques

Beginning, Intermediate  and Advanced  Glass Fusing, – Gail Stouffer,  San Antonio, TX,  Instructor

Bachelor of Science, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Exhibitions & Gallery Representation
2007 – "Jewelry and Wearable Art Glass", Evoke Gallery, St. Paul, MN

2006 – "Inspiration and Aspiration” Wired Designs Gallery, San Antonio, TX

2006 to 2008 – "Glass Touch Designs", Wired Designs Gallery, San Antonio, TX

2006 to 2008 – "Glass Touch Designs", Sweet Liberty Creations, Liberty Hill, TX

2006 to 2008 – "Glass Touch Designs", Evoke Gallery, St Paul, MN

2006 to 2008 – "Glass Touch Designs", Artisans International Gallery, Minden, NV

Teaching Experience: 2002 - Present
“Essentials I” Introduction to Glass Fusing – Wired Designs

“Essentials II” Introduction to Glass Design – Wired Designs

“Open-Mold Glass Casting" – Wired Designs

Organizations
San Antonio Glass Art Guild (SAGAG), Vice President 2007 – 2008
San Antonio Glass Art Guild, Program Committee Chariman 2006 – 2007
San Antonio Calligraphy Guild (SACG) 2005 - 2008

www.glasstouch.net