Tami worked in the IT industry for 35 years. While working full-time her creative expression could only occur during her spare time (of which there was little). She took many classes, made and sold many popular trendy crafts, beaded jewelry, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, polymer clay and fused glass items. In April 2020 Tami was laid off which was life changing for her. Tami and her husband agreed that she should spend the rest of her days focused on artistic expression. She is very humbled and grateful to now have this opportunity as it has been her true heart's desire. In December Tami began selling her fused glass pieces at the Spruill Gallery.