Behind the Glass: The Artful Cut

Behind the Glass: The Artful Cut

From Canvas to Crystal

From Fine Art to International Recognition

My journey as an artist has always been defined by an obsession with detail. As an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, I spent years mastering the fluid, precise nature of paint on paper.

What began as a personal project to create heirloom Christmas gifts for my children has since evolved into an internationally recognized craft. Most recently, I had the honor of traveling to Los Angeles to showcase my work at the DPA Golden Gift Lounge during the week of the Golden Globes, sharing my Nova Scotian craftsmanship with the global stage.

The Art of the "Hand-Cut"

Unlike mass-produced laser etching, my work is created entirely by hand. The process is a physical extension of my painting style, using diamond-tipped tools instead of a brush:

• The Sketch: I most often freehand the design directly onto the glass surface.

• The Cut: Using various diamond burrs, I carve the permanent outline.

• The Depth: I use stones and rubber tips to smooth and shade the glass, creating the shadows and dimension that give each piece its life.

• The Highlight: Finally, I return with rougher diamond bits to "pop" the highlights—the rougher the cut, the brighter the light catches it.

Truly One-of-a-Kind

Because I work freehand, no two pieces are ever identical. While I frequently revisit favorite motifs—such as my signature birds, dragonflies, and bees—every glass remains a unique original.

Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, my work has traveled from my local studio to collectors across North America, England, and Germany.

Visit the Studio

While I am no longer at the weekly markets, I invite you to experience the sparkle in person at my private Dartmouth studio. The studio is open by appointment, allowing us to sit down and discuss a custom piece or for you to browse my latest one-of-a-kind creations.

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