[3] Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices.

In addition to producing pottery, Glick began making "landscape oriented" wall panels during the latter part of his career.

His father, a grocery store manager, had an interest in gardening and painting; his mother, a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crafts.

[7] From a young age, Glick was included in his parents' projects, and he began formally studying art himself in high school.

[7] As a student at Wayne State University, Glick studied geology for one semester, but quickly decided to major in both ceramics and metalwork instead.