Inspiration comes in many forms and sometimes at the least expected moments. He finds himself staring at the shelves of glass just enjoying the colors and textures while thinking about the whats and the hows of the next project. Sometimes the internal light shines and the ideas flow and other times there is nothing. The beauty of the island is constantly on his mind and often directs energy towards creativity. The volcano, the ocean, and the flora call. Sometimes it is just the pure joy of coming up with a crazy fun idea that drives him to try something new just for the thrill of it. The click of the kiln heating soothes like ice on a hot day. Tomorrow is Christmas morning as the lid opens.

Barry Gitelson