“I am a glass artist with a MFA with a focus on glass, from Southern Illinois University. During my studies, I spent a summer in Murano Italy, at Abeta Zanetti Glass School. Later going on, I worked for other great glass artists, to further my education as an assistant. Now, as an artist, I draw from what I know and enjoy. For me, art conveys a different emotion for different people. Growing up, art was always a therapy for me. I enjoyed creating because of the way it made me feel. Now, I concentrate on what makes me feel good and explore what it is and why.”