I love turning wood and will be devoting more time to this craft soon. Recently I was in Ireland, at the Glen Lucas wood-turning school where I acquired additional skills and studied the equipment and shop set up used by a professional. This will help me with my upgrade plan for the wood turning shop.

A few years ago, I asked my friend John (a mixed media artist) to give me some pointers on working with glass. I told him I wanted to make kitchen cabinet doors with leaded glass windows. Since then I have created numerous pieces, both leaded and foil all of them incorporated into furniture projects. I love what glass brings with its colors, textures and light reflections.

I`ve taken a great interest in carving and the use of milk paint. Creating non machine-made effects and finishes produces a hand-crafted look that appeals to me. I`ve had the opportunity to meet two artists Michael Cullen and Danielle Rose Byrd that have really inspired me. I still have a long way to go before being truly proficient but I`m enjoying the journey.