After traveling the world to train with some of the greatest masters of the art, Christian now resides in Amarillo Texas. Christian has studied and collaborated with Robert Mickelson, Roger Paramore, Emilio Santini, Milon Townsend, Caesare Toffolo and others. Christian’s formal education included studies at the Pittsburg Glass School, GlassCraft and Eugene Glass School. He resided and immersed himself in the art on the ancient glass island of Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Christian is passionate about making drinking vessels and honoring the traditional Venetian influences in his contemporary work.