I have always been enchanted by fire, watching the flames move and consume things. I thought it was amazing how it could transform something into nothing except ash.

Around 14 years ago, through sheer chance, I learned that people could manipulated glass in a flame with a torch and make beautiful art. I got the basic equipment and started playing around melting glass. I devoured every book, forum post, and video I could find on what I learned was called lampwork. This glorious art form captured my heart. I started with soft glass, then took a year break and started back up with borosilicate glass.

I fell in love with how the glass moves and flows. I learned that it sometimes tells me what it wants to be, instead of the other way around. I learned to look around me and be inspired by nature and the small things I see around me. I love what I do. I love being able to create and I have a very hard time with production work and therefore every item I make is unique.

In my journey, I decided it would be great to connect to others who also had the same obsession as me. This led me to start a website called Lampwork Etc.(www.lampworketc.com) for Glass Artists. It is a community where artists can share, learn, get inspiration, and connect with others who also love glass.