Growing up in rural southern New Jersey, I began to show interest in hand built clay from an early age. I used the mud from the banks of a creek that ran through my backyard to shape and mold objects. In 2003 I graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Fine Arts (ceramics). During my last year of college, I started to expand my sculptural approaches by using hot glass. I apprenticed with Simon Pearce Glass Company for several years, learning how to make barware, stemware, vases, candle holders, and other glass home decor items. During this time in the factory, I also proceeded to explore Flameworked glass at Salem Community College in New Jersey. Since 2007, I have been exploring the different relationships between other mediums and glass. Ceramic in combination with glass and encaustic wax are some of my favorite to explore together. Lastly, sewn paper and found objects when combined with glass makes my heart sing! Stay tuned for more to come from this year's study: glass and tatted designs.