I began making lampwork beads in late 2001 after being an avid (or should I say "rabid"?) buyer on eBay. :-)  I bought quite a few beads by artists such as Alchemy (from Australia), Avalon, BG Designs, Capriole, J&M Lampwork, Kybeadmaker and Leonardo Lampwork, to name a few eBay regulars. 

As a buyer, I looked for beads that were well made, used nice color combinations, and were practical for use in my jewelry designs.  I use those same qualities in my approach to bead design.  My beadmaking style continues to evolve as new glass colors are made available and new techniques are learned from my awesome lampwork teachers.  I've taken classes from such masters as Tom Holland & Sage and Deanna Griffin Dove, Michael Barley, and Andrea Guarino. 
I'm humbled and amazed at the way their influences are transformed through me into beads of which I can be so proud.

I hope you take a few moments to browse through my previous auctions, current auctions, and artists' gallery (pieces made from FergieBeads).  Maybe you'll find some "eye candy" (or as a fellow Wet Canvas member called it, "bead porn") or at least some creative inspiration. 

In any case, enjoy yourself, and please come back again!