While I’m still waiting to be handed the keys, I wanted to share the main reason I fell in love with this particular house. Yes, there were plenty of other draws—great space for a studio and a beautiful garden—but what truly sealed it for me was the hand-painted mural on the wall between the dining room and kitchen.

What stays, what goes, and what comes with me. What to do? What to do?

Branching out into new ideas—no matter what your art form may be—is something I deeply believe in. Not only is it fun, but I’ve found it expands my creative thinking by leaps and bounds.

Combining materials makes for interesting results.

I really need to work on my dexterity when wearing gloves because working with chicken wire is way too pokey to not wear them. Especially...

As a creative, it’s important to support other creatives. There is much to be gained with your creative friendships. One bonus you will...

Am I repairing the chicken run? Nope! I’m wrangling some plaster. There are many ways to make molds, one of which is by using chicken...

Remember, it's essential to explore creative outlets that fall outside your wheelhouse. It's always a growing experience for your...

Learning. Inspiration. Connections. I was fortunate to attend the first annual Pilchuck Casting Conference this year. My head is still...

Art can be found all around us. As I take in the world around me, I see art in the cloth we choose to wear, in architecture, and in...

I finally got my print framed. This is part of a drawing series I did a few years ago and the basis for a glass series that I’m working...

You might wonder why note-taking is so important in the glass world. Well, let me tell you. Each piece and each process are very...

I returned home with a wealth of ideas to incorporate into glass projects.

I do agree that deadlines are a necessity at times to keep me on track. I also find they can be super stressful. After several months of...

There is lots of prep work in making glass. I'm in the middle of a huge project to benefit childhood cancers. Part of the project...

There are many steps as part of the creative process .. whether it be an art piece, for a project that you are working through at your...

Just when you think you have something down so well that you can do it in your sleep .. you are slapped in the face with a big dose of...

Fun times! I am honored to join one of my favorite peeps to celebrate him and his partner on their wedding day. I have decided to make a...

Art feeds our spiritual soul. Whichever medium you choose … let the creative juices flow. Don’t worry about what others think of your...

Just a wee bit of fire today. Bending some strips of glass for a project.