about

Bio:

I lived most of my life in Alabama, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
philosophy, held varied jobs, and raised two children. In 2002, I moved to the
Harrisburg, PA, area, where I discovered my creative niche in kiln work. In 2004, I
started my business – Light at Play. I currently live in Lemoyne, PA, where I fuse
dichroic glass jewelry in my home studio, which was specifically designed for my glass
work. I display and sell pieces in local galleries as well as privately through word of
mouth. I am affiliated with The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.

Artist’s Statement:

Throughout my childhood and beyond, I was artistically inspired my mother, a talented
artist who primarily paints in watercolor and acrylic. Although always artistic, I felt
intimidated by the talent of my mother and her fellow artists, and did not stick to any
particular form of art. After moving to PA, I began working in a stained glass studio,
where I discovered my true niche the day a kiln came through the door. Intrigued, I began
cutting, stacking, and melting layers of glass at around 1600 degrees. The process was
technically challenging but with courage and tenacity, I began creating simple pieces. I
now enjoy the technical challenges, and am forever enchanted and mesmerized by the
beauty of dichroic glass. I credit artists on www.warmglass.com for the information and
encouragement that helped me past the beginner's trials. Credit also goes to artist
Kristen Mortelliti, who has wired many of my pendants.



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Working with warm glass is both and fun and
challenging, especially since the glass I use (dichroic)
is so beautiful, and brings such amazing results.
Opening the kiln after it cools is a first time every
time experience. Only then do I know exactly what
the newly-formed pieces look like. They often take
my breath away ~