Around twenty-five years ago, I sought another outlet for inspiration. I grew bored with traditional stained glass designs and wanted fresh ideas.

I found it in jewelry.

Jewelry has an enormous and rich design history, not only of line but of color. I studied Lalique, Cartier, Chanel, and others who looked to antiquity and vintage for inspiration.

Below is one of my favorites by Rene Lalique.

I knew I would only use a small fraction of what I discovered, but I was filing away a wealth of information that would influence my future work.

Twenty-five years later, I see glimpses of line and color I stored away that have now found their way onto paper.

I strongly believe in my unconscious mind and how it communicates with my conscious. It is my “vault” of thoughts and images, ready to retrieve information when needed.

I’m constantly storing information. It is often just a glance from an image or a fleeting thought, but I feel confident it is acknowledged and adequately “shelved” for the future.