For many years I worked in clay, beginning as an apprentice to a Maine potter in the early 70’s. My transition into glass seemed a natural choice as it is quite similar to clay. Each require multiple firings and can produce dramatic chemical reactions when certain colors intersect. As with porcelain, the density of glass determines its translucency. The machines used when finishing each piece allow further surface manipulation with abrasive wet grinders, diamond belt polishing and sandblasting. Fired glass is fluid and often unpredictable. For the bubble series, I set up a grid pattern template which traps air between layers of glass.Recently I have been using broken and carved glass shards to build surfaces of varying opacity. Each large bowl can go through multiple firings to allow the glass to flow and change color. My designs were inspired by the winter tides along our coastline. Thick ice shelves break apart into irregular shapes and balance on the exposed rocks as the tide recedes. Kansas City Art Institute BFA Ceramics, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design