The Artistry of Sculptural and Carved Glass

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My art is based on questions like: 

· What would the glass look like if…?

· I’ve never seen that done but I wonder if I could do it? 

· I was told glass won’t do that, but what if I tried it a new way?

I assume that I will figure out a process to accomplish the shape I want (both internal and external) regardless of the challenges. In addition to the technical challenges, there are decisions about how to manipulate light to accomplish the look I want; About changing the external or internal shapes; or perhaps changing the exterior finish. A hand rubbed finish allows the glass to interact with the light in subtle and  variable ways, while a highly polished finish allows the viewer to see the interior space clearly producing a very different effect. Often the piece will demand a shape change or certain exterior treatment, and I find following the piece’s suggestion usually works out for the best.

I don’t use traditional lost wax and plaster mold construction techniques. My molds are made from ceramic fiber board using  computer aided design, a CNC machine, welder and hand finishing. I work alone and all the work to produce my art, from the original idea to mold construction, kiln work and cold work is done in my studio