I love the feeling of life in the pieces I do, the ideas get me up in the morning and out to the studio which makes my heart whole.
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My glass fired on hand hammered copper wall sculptures are my favorite, which is what I have been creating for the past 7 years. Prior to that, I was doing heavily textured paintings for over 30 years. While I enjoyed creating those, the glass on copper is much more satisfying, rewarding, and challenging.
Where do you find inspiration?Color is my inspiration, it surrounds all of us. Of the people that have seen my art, most say that they get goosebumps and my art brings them peace and makes them happy, that inspires me to create even more and better pieces.
What would you do with $25,000?Fun answer-Travel….. Real answer-put money into my investments, pay down a business credit card, and celebrate my husbands and my 30 year wedding anniversary.
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