Glass was an essential element of Ava’s Orca, named after my daughter who was born during its creation.
Images of her, my paintings and even the founders of Roger’s Chocolates are contained within many of the
stained-glass pieces that are fitted in holes cut into the shell of the whale. For a highly textured look, I used
power-tools, knives, eggshells and acrylic gels. There is a wholeness to the piece and a certain dignity in
the whale’s face that evokes a timelessness reminiscent of the wondrous gift of God in my own life.

Medium: Acrylic, photographs, paper, fabric, eggshells, mica flakes, gold leaf, mirror, and stained-glass