PROFILE

     Dick's passion for art began with his photographer father's influence - studying with him, shooting photos, working the dark room, entering competitions. "He taught me color and contrast which I use daily in my work with glass."
     Kiln-formed glass is now his personal challenge and passion. "I love manipulating glass in a kiln - controlling texture, shape and color - through multiple firings. I feel no borders working kiln-formed glass."
     Dick has studied fusing glass with private courses, and most recently attended Pilchuck Glass School to study under Klaus Moje, Judy Hill, and Lienors Torre.
     "Constant exploration with glass is the lifeblood of my growth as an artist, and the building of a body of work of which I will long be proud."
Shows: 88th Annual Toledo Museum of Art; Pilchuck Glass School 28th Annual Auction; Cannon Art Gallery Juried Biennial; Mingei International Museum Escondido "Celebration of Glass;" National Liberty Museum "Glass Now 2004".

Commissions: "Ornaments" for Albert DuPont Bonsall Foundation; Steel and Glass ssculpture for Yellow Coyote Tortilla Factory; Sculpture for Private Collectors.