I explore combining glass with precious metals in a variety ways but with an emphasis on hand rendered imagery. I don’t use decals, stencils or printing – the demands of drawing and hand-making are important to me. I apply traditional techniques – such as fired-on oxides – in new ways. My studio has an area for traditional silversmithing tools and materials and an area for glass – including my glass kiln. Away from the studio, travels and walks are accompanied by obsessive photo taking. Returning to my studio I begin by sketching out ideas inspired by combinations of my photos which I reinterpret and develop into designs for work.