Want to see my work in person?
COVID has closed my studio to visitors, but you can arrange to visit or purchase. 828.252.0665
Want to see my work in person?
COVID has closed my studio to visitors, but you can arrange to visit or purchase. 828.252.0665
As an artist, I have always been drawn to the details, the intricate embellishments and visual appeal. When introduced to lampwork, the melting of glass in a torch to create a detail rich single bead, I knew I had found my art match. And I get to use fire? Perfect!
Lampwork bead design has a steep learning curve of many years. The work is focused and fast. The glass becomes liquid in the super hot flame. The process requires a lot of twisting and spinning to create a smooth round bead shape, otherwise the glass will drip or become an unbalanced bead. The glass rods are in a myriad of colors to insp
Lampwork bead design has a steep learning curve of many years. The work is focused and fast. The glass becomes liquid in the super hot flame. The process requires a lot of twisting and spinning to create a smooth round bead shape, otherwise the glass will drip or become an unbalanced bead. The glass rods are in a myriad of colors to inspire each day at the torch. I tend to work with 3-5 colors at a time. By limiting my palette I can concentrate on the pattern I'm designing.
Color is my inspiration, even if its black with white! Learning by trial and error, which colors work with others, is a huge part of the day's work. Throw in some reactive silver glass and you have a party!