I have been working in mosaic for over 20 years. My design style reflects an interest in cultural diversity and human relationship to the natural world. Stained glass is my favorite material because it is colorful and luminous. Each piece of glass is carefully hand-cut and placed within the composition using skills honed over the past two decades of dedicated practice. The process of assembling cut and broken pieces into something whole and beautiful is very symbolic and can be therapeutic both for artist and viewer.

I work in two distinctive styles. My work can be remarkably realistic and detailed, using smaller pieces arranged by hue and value to create light and shadow and to give the impression of dimension. This includes natural landscapes and portraits that have an Impressionist effect. And I also make stylized work that is characterized by bold designs using large, precision-cut pieces, clear lines and high-contrast, often with folk-art and Art Nouveau influences. And, at times, I combine the two styles, with realistic portraits framed by bright shapes and patterns. Overall, there is an unmistakable common aesthetic running through my work that involves flowing, intersecting lines and an expression of celebration and joy.

While mosaic is my favorite medium, I also work in other materials. Some of my papercut designs have been cut from metal, I sometimes make concrete sculptural and relief elements, and painted murals are sometimes the best option for a particular substrate or budget.