Growing up in south Florida, the ocean was the center of my universe. Whether exploring below the surface by swimming with the fish or above by surfing its waves, the ocean constantly called to me...and continues to do so. I still surf, stand-up paddlesurf, swim, and snorkel, but now it's southern California.
My collection of sea glass began on a surf trip to Baja, Mexico. The tiny bits of smooth frosty glass among the rocks at the waterline fascinated me. Little did I know this small handful of sea glass would grow into a large collection that includes sea glass found on beaches from all over the world including Florida, the Caribbean, Maine, England, Hawaii, and of course the Pacific coast from Central America to Vancouver, British Columbia.
It was this growing collection of sea glass (some call it beach glass or mermaid's tears) that fueled my desire to use it creatively. Becoming a metalsmith seemed a natural progression. I am a member of SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) and a commercial member of NASGA (North American Sea Glass Association)
