I grew up in New York City which is a city that afforded me the opportunity to be exposed to some of the best museums in the world. From the time that I was a young child my father enabled and encouraged me to do so. My mother also understood that I was born to make art and she sacrificed to send me for private art lessons. Fortunately, for me I decided at an early age that this was my calling in life. I am extremely proud of this because it was not an easy path to choose in life. Nevertheless, even after many years of being a professional artist I still find it fascinating and stimulating. I take great joy in making art and when I am not making it I am often thinking about it. It is even in my dreams after I go to sleep.
I am fortunate and grateful because I don't seem to suffer from creative blocks. Quite the opposite. I have tons of ideas for new series and new projects. I love working with glass in new and original ways that explore new concepts. This really keeps me challenged both intellectually and creatively. In spite of the difficulties that I have gone through to pursue this path in life I would do it all over again if I was just starting out. I know that I chose glass art as a creative motivator but sometimes I think glass chose me. Sometimes it bubbles. Sometimes you cut yourself when you are cutting the glass for a project. Sometimes the colors don't come out quite right when they are fired in the kiln. Sometimes it feels like the competition in the profession is daunting. Sometimes the glass breaks after you have worked so hard on it. However, there is something about the material that captures your heart and your mind when you step back and look at the artwork. It is like nothing else in the world.
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