Meet the Artist

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I began working with glass in 2007, after endless jobs left me feeling wanting more. I decided to get my teaching degree after backpacking in Europe where I met a special lady on a train who helped me realize I wanted to teach others. I was then accepted into Tyler School of Art. Here I was introduced into the world of glassblowing. From the moment I entered the glass studio, I knew this was for me. 

After school I began creating glass for a company in the lighting business. From there I furthered my learning at Pilchuck Glass School, where I was able to learn more on glass sculpting. I then worked at another local glass studio for a few years. 

I started Burning Branch Studio as a Non-Profit to help give back to my community and local art programs. As a recovering alcoholic the non-profit shifted a few years later as art therapy for other recovering addicts. Here I wanted to create a safe space to create, connect and heal.

Blowing glass is my passion and my personal art therapy as well. I am also greatly inspired by nature. My work is influenced by flora and fauna and it shows through  creating very organic bodies of work.