Ladybird

Bone

A rockabilly design to start off the week. 

Hollyhock

More color testing with CiM Emperor. 

Skittles and his brunch

Welcome to Paradise

 "Welcome to Paradise"

3 x 3.7 x 2cm

Soda-lime glass, enamel; flameworked glass bead.

The concept of my latest work arose from the desire to create a nature inspired, sculptural piece based on a Dionaea muscipula, aka Venus flytrap.  The original design featured a mosquito hawk (see image below), but as with most of my initial pieces changes are made, techniques are tested and it is back to the drawing board.  Pictured above is the second design featuring a common housefly.  I feel it better captures my intended humor, thus coining the title:  "Welcome to Paradise".

"Dionaea muscipula"

Soda-lime glass, enamel; flameworked sculpture. 

5.5 x 7 x 2 cm

Spotted Pansy

A two part floral demo from class.  Next week we will be working on leaves and frit accents to complete the floral set.  The focal would be perfect for an elaborate stringing project or crocheted necklace. 

Shell Design

A hollow form is usually perfect for creating a sea shell, however what if a lampworker is hollow-challenged?  The design came about to help students create a shell without the frustration of perfecting hollows. 

Stillness

A view of my garden, and a moment to be translated into glass:

I hope you find inspiration in the stillness of life.