Panda Heart Glass

I never imagined one simple question could change my life. It all started with my husband asking me, “If there were no obstacles in your way, what have you always wanted to do?” Setting fear aside and with my family’s support, I dove into the world of glass making. I have always been fascinated by artists who were able to take different color and textured pieces, working them in hot, warm, and cold form into new creations that were beautiful, functional, and wearable. The expression of taking multiple items and making them into a unique and visually inspiring piece, is the motivation behind the work I create. I studied under Curtiss Brock and later Karen Reed. I began by learning how to blow glass, then I soon discovered that I loved the processes required to make fused glass. I love the organization of, and I am fascinated with the scientific properties of glass, necessary to design, combine colors, textures, shapes, and techniques. The possibilities are endless through kiln-forming. My second chapter is proving to be exciting and inspirational. I am continually learning new methods and ideas and applying them to my work. I cut, manipulate, and form the glass shapes with flow, dimension, and texture inside my kiln. My creations are a combination of decorative, functional, and wearable art. Panda Heart Glass – Hand-crafted glass art made with love and hugs.