Eighteen years ago, I packed up my life in Lake District , North England and moved to the U.S., continuing my career in real estate after settling in Vail. I’ve always been a hard worker, fueled by adventure, but I never imagined that a single art class would change the course of my life.

It all started when I took a stained glass class. To be honest, I didn’t love it. The process didn’t click with me, and I figured that was the end of my creative experiment. But then I discovered glass fusing—the process of melting and shaping glass in a kiln—and something sparked inside me. This wasn’t just an art form; it was a fascinating balance of creativity and precision, a practice that challenged me in all the right ways.

At first, glass fusing was just a hobby—an outlet to work with my hands, explore colors, and create something tangible. I never intended to become an artist. But life has a way of nudging us in the right direction, and the signs were hard to ignore. A small café in Vail picked up my work, which led to a bigger opportunity: Pismo Art Gallery added my pieces to their collection. That moment felt huge. And then, before I knew it, I was selling out of my work faster than I could create it.

The real turning point came at the Loveland Sculpture In The Park Show. On the first day, I sold out of everything. I had to rush home, gather more pieces, and bring them back for the next day. That was when I knew—I had something special. Glass art wasn’t just a hobby anymore. It was time to fully embrace this path.

I started out by creating functional decorative pieces and shipping them out of my basement. Over time, that small operation grew. Now, I work out of a full studio with multiple kilns, constantly experimenting and pushing the boundaries of what I can create. My core collection remains on my website, but I’m also in a phase of deep artistic exploration—playing with new forms, colors, and ideas that excite me.

Looking back, I never could have predicted this journey, but I’m endlessly grateful for every step of it. To everyone who has supported me along the way—whether by purchasing a small piece or commissioning custom work—thank you. Your support means everything, and it brings me so much joy to know my colors and creativity are finding a place in your homes.