As a new member of our Glass Guild, it is such a pleasure to be a part of this vibrant community and to share a bit about myself with all of you. My art background is deeply rooted in my connection with nature. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I frequently immersed myself in the outdoors (sometimes literally), exploring the rivers, coast, and redwoods. It was in my father’s backyard studio that I first began working with stained glass, bringing to life a variety of flora and fauna, both real and imagined.

Fast forward to today: After engaging in studies of fine arts and zoological sciences, followed by nearly two decades of crafting grand, innovative creatures for theatrical productions worldwide with Oregon’s Michael Curry Design, I have rekindled my passion for glass. Now, with a unique fabrication perspective, I strive to create my own, exquisitely smaller works for more intimate audiences.

In addition to my passion for mechanics and kinetics, I work with a diverse range of mediums, including glass and porcelain, papers and textiles, gouache, wood, brass…and of course light!

The forests and waters of the Pacific Northwest offer sumptuous depths for my studies, and have become the sole inspiration for my current works. Currently focused on oceanic themes, I can still often be found along the coastline, exploring and observing the diverse environments.
I have included images of some of the concept sketches and glass studies I’ve been exploring. Presently, I am working on similar glass sketches of bubbles, barnacles, anemones, and whales. I look forward to sharing my completed body of work once my studies are finished!

Robin concept and sketch

School of Fish

Ocean Inversion study

3 Sunset sketches

In addition to my own artistic endeavors, I have been studying with Narcissus Quagliata for the past 3 years. This summer, I had the pleasure of working beside the maestro on his new masterpiece, “The Bench”, here at Bullseye Glass in Portland. It was also a joy to collaborate with our fellow Guild artist, Carlyne Lynch, and the amazing crew at Bullseye Glass. As my journey with Narcissus continues, I am honored to soon become a teacher and coach for his new “Painting With Glass Community”, beginning in 2025.

I wish you all great success with your own creations and I look forward to sharing more of our artistic journeys together.