From having taught a variety of art and craft disciplines I've learned to apply insights acquired in one area to another. I find it exciting to work traditional materials in new ways. Always expanding the perceived boundaries.

CLAY Perspective

My every movement and pressure is recorded in the clay. Not to say this isn't true in all pottery
But, when using mixed color porcelain a trail is left of your actions. By observing this "energy trail" and learning how to direct it is one essential element of my work. That and the relationship of the individual units (beads) and clusters of these units to each other and the whole is what I'm concerned with.

When designing jewelry I don't wish to get preoccupied with an individual bead, but instead focus on the collective results. My function is to bring together the energy trails of the colored porcelain, the choreography of their shapes and of course the human figure to which the jewelry is meant to add interest and beauty.

GLASS Perspective

I work with several design elements that may not normally be considered with traditional stain glass.
The glass and leaded foil are used as structural materials requiring what I call "Intuitive Engineering" to form the sculptures. Activating the sculptures with electric Light is another design feature that requires understanding of a separate set of paramaters. For instance, translucent glass would show the internal light source. I use non-translucent glass to catch and diffuse the light rays which in turns creates a glowing object.

WEB DESIGNING Perspective

Like Fine Crafts, web site building is a never ending process of acquiring and honing skills. And also, as in all crafts creativity, originality, ethics and understanding of purpose are essential elements in a successful creation. When designing a site for a fellow craftsmen my job is to become invisible and not a distraction. Striving to meet the primary function of presenting the artist and enhancing his or her work.