discovered art glass in the 1980’s while attending college in San Jose, California. He relocated to Sacramento in 1990, established Fire River Art Glass, and has been creating exceptional art glass ever since. His work has grown in scale as well as quality and his use of traditional forms and colors is well supported by his meticulous execution and an insistence on using only the highest quality raw materials.
Patrick works from his studio in West Sacramento, California, where he also teaches classes in glass-blowing. His work has been featured in numerous juried shows and galleries.