About the Artist - Her creativity is Driven by Inspiration

A  native of Columbus, Ohio, Terri's journey began with the breathtaking mosaics in Italy—they completely captivated her. She was inspired to learn more about this ancient and timeless art form, and while studying the classical setting of mosaics at the Miami Mosaic Academy in Miami, Florida she embarked on an unexpected journey. Terri was driven to create an original technique, one that would emulate her illustration style and give her the freedom to "paint with glass".

Terri strives to take a rigid, sharp, unforgiving material like glass and transform it into a refined piece of art.  Her art is conceptually and aesthetically driven with designs that vary from literal interpretations to capturing the essence of an image, moving from representational to abstract. Through concept, composition, and vibrant, saturated colors, her glass art expands our imagination and awakens emotions to inspire hope, uplift us, and bring a sense of peace.

What she finds intriguing is when a person approaches one of her glass paintings with the desire to touch it. They are compelled to gently glide their fingertips over the glass art and she encourages them to do so—this pulls them in closer to the art.

The question she is most often asked is "how do you do this and where do you begin?".  It begins with inspiration—inspiration leads to a concept—a concept is shaped with symbolism and this becomes the foundation of the design. And from here she begins to paint with glass.

It is important to her that her pieces tell a story—as they are created for those who want to reveal something about themselves, their personal interests, and their love for original art. 

Seeing the beauty in life and all its wonders - Terri's art celebrates life.