I first started doing stained glass in 2004 after taking a class with my best friend. At first, I created stained glass pieces to give as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and weddings, etc… It soon became apparent that my pieces could be more than just a hobby.

Each piece is unique, just as no two snowflakes are alike. I select a pattern and then carefully choose the right glass for the look I am going for. I do my own embellishing with the beads, bent iron, and wire-work. There is considerable time given to each piece…medium snowflakes take about 4-5 hours and a large snowflake can easily take 8-10 hours. I drive anywhere from 1-2 hours to hand-select my glass and many styles of glass are becoming harder and harder to find.

Creating unique and beautiful stained glass began as an interesting hobby but has become a way for me to create beautiful and one-of-a-kind art for others to enjoy as well! It is a way to keep a dying art alive and fresh!