Abstract Glass Art

I’ve been busy!! I cannot believe it has been one year since I moved from the beautiful ranch in the Pacific Northwest to sunny Southern Utah. I’ve scaled down life and my studio is about one half the size it was in WA. While adjustments to change may be hard for some, they have always… Continue Reading

Aspen Landscape

I’ve been playing around with oil pastels and wondered if they could be fired in glass. I tested a small tile by drawing a design on fiber paper and then sandwiched it between two pieces of glass. I fired it, but didn’t give much thought to what might happen—the entire design burned out, the glass… Continue Reading

Scraps and Stains

My studio is filled with bins and tubs of scraps, so I am determined to use them in creative ways.  I have always loved the eclectic blend and hues of various wood used throughout my home so, I  have decided to follow suit with glass. This piece utilizes many many pieces of scrap and end… Continue Reading

Jewelry

When I started this glass art blog, I was determined to “keep up with it”, but alas, I haven’t. It takes a lot of wind and energy to keep up with life at my age! No excuses, other than “been busy”. Aside from that, here is my story. A while back, I was invited to… Continue Reading

Glass Pattern Bars

Lately, I’ve been busy keeping up with my farm–you know what I mean……….chickens, veggie garden, canning, tending to the vineyard, etc., etc.  I am also in the middle of a huge addition to my home, which has taken quite a bit of my time.  I haven’t spent as much time in my glass studio as… Continue Reading

Edge Construction

Lately, I’ve been intrigued by a process called edge construction.  This is where glass pieces are cut into 3/8 ” strips and then placed on edge for design, rather than using flat pieces.  The final piece is then dammed and held in place with kiln furniture to keep the shape from deforming. I found this… Continue Reading