"The forms I have chosen to work with are used primarily as a support for brilliantly colored abstract paintings. These paintings are accomplished by combining a variety of glass elements, including color shards, cane, murrini, and frit, all of which are made ahead of time. The designs are arranged and preheated on a hot plate. The main body colors are usually transparent, applied in layers with opaque white sandwiched between interior and exterior colors, followed by several gathers of clear glass. When the final layer of glass is gathered, the piece is rolled over gold and silver leaf, followed by the preheated design. After working the design into the surface by reheating and shaping, the piece is blown out. Final shaping is done and the piece is placed in the annealer to cool.

In the recent past I have had the opportunity to study under Lino Tagliapietra and Loredano Rosin, both masters of Morano, Italy. I have also been strongly influenced by Pino Signoretto in his attitude and approach to the material. Pino is a master glass blower, but of more importance, a pioneer in solid hot glass sculpture. Other artists that have had a strong influence on my work are Dale Chihuly, as he introduced me to hot glass, and William Morris, through his painterly approach to surface design and masterly control of form. My experience from watching these talented people work has led me to believe that any idea can be expressed in glass."