Home Browse by Theme About Burnin' Beads Frequently Asked Questions	Whimsical Windmills These Windmill Beads were inspired by my mother's kitchen, where she displays her beautiful collection of Delft Blue china. Many of the Dutch style pieces include depictions of windmills, which are a prominent site across the Netherlands.
	The Glass Garden I have had a life long fascination with colour combinations and light. That fascination was stimulated by long summer days in the garden and the extravagant use of colours in nature. My Garden Theme is an attempt to capture some of that extravaganza of colour and light.
	Animal Prints I have always been inspired by African art, so for my "glass menagerie" I wanted to take a little from the beautiful patterns found in African wildlife. Patterns found in nature are often far more beautiful and inspiring than those created by artists. I hope I have captured some of that natural beauty in these "Animal Prints".
	KILLERBERRY Inspired by lazy summer days picking blueberries in Northern Ontario, these whimsical pieces conjure a reminiscence of those carefree days in the sun.
	COLOURFUL CREATIONS These "ColourCraters" and "CobaltRainbow" beads were inspired by the natural spectrum of colours. I have always loved and been intrigued by the way the rainbow so smoothly transitions through the colours. These "Colourful Creations attempt to mimic those beautiful rainbows.
	CARAMEL LICORICE SWIRLS Both of these swirl styled beads remind me of sweets. While making the caramel beads I always think of caramel and vanilla ice cream and the black ones make me crave licorice.
	DOODLE DESIGNS These fun designs are just how they sound; doodling on beads with stringers of glass. The endless combinations of colour and design all for no two beads to be exactly alike.
	HEADHUNTER GEAR I have always been drawn to bones and skulls, or anything made from bone. These "Headhunter" designs are drawn from African inspirations, and are closer to my own personal style.
	FIRE MOTIFS An early source of entertainment may have been to stare into the flames of the camp fire. Campers today are still fascinated by the flames. These beads attempt to capture a second of time in the fire.