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About The Artist.....

What is Glassblowing?

Glassblowing is a glassforming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble, or parison, with the aid of a blowpipe, or blow tube. A person who blows glass is called a glassblower, glassmith, or gaffer.

Lampworking is a type of glasswork where a torch or lamp is primarily used to melt the glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although lack of a precise definition for lampworking makes it difficult to determine when this technique was first developed, the earliest verifiable lampworked glass is probably a collection of beads thought to date to the fifth century BC.[1] Lampworking became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. In the mid 19th century lampwork technique was extended to the production of paperweights, primarily in France, where it became a popular art form, still collected today. Lampworking differs from glassblowing in that glassblowing uses a furnace and glory hole as the primary heat source, although torches are also used.

What is Flameworking/Lampworking?

I remember when I was a young child, seeing a man that had a glass sculpture stand at our local mall. I was mesmerized by what he was doing!  He was using a torch, and melting the glass rods in the flame of the torch to make beautiful sculptures out of hot molten glass. I would sit and watch him for lengthy times every time I was there. I loved seeing this, and immediately wanted to learn how to work with glass when I became age appropriate. Instead of getting to learn the craft of glassblowing when I became old enough, I instead got married, and had 3 children.  Almost 15 years have passed by since then. Now I’m in my mid 30's, my children are much older, and I now have the funds, and time to dedicate to the wonderful art of glassblowing. I have finally answered to my calling, and now I have finally been given the chance to experience, learn, develop and do what I’ve wanted to do for a long time, glassblowing. There is so much to learn, and much more that I can do to master the craft. The main elements that need to be put in place now are the unwavering focus, dedication, and time. I must further focus my body's energies, concentrate, and embrace the moment. I am inspired​red by the interactions between color, form and patterns in my glass flame work, that result in boldly colorful statement pieces. I draw inspiration from the antiquity in art, and from what I have learned, and what I have yet to learn. I relate to the geometry of pattern and enjoy bringing these relic designs into contemporary glass jewelry and other flame worked glass objects. Precision and craftsmanship are very important to me when creating. My own work explores the fine line between excessive planning and experimenting. I am always looking at developing my practice both technically and conceptually. I hope to always push my creativity with glass flame work, a medium that has no limits. Now it’s time for me to dedicate my artistic ability to the art of glassblowing. I have always been very artistic, and loved many forms of art. Now I get to do that with glassblowing

​​​​​​​​​​​ I am doing all different kinds of things with the glass, beads, pendants, jars, ornaments, figurines, tobacco pipes, paperweights, and may other brilliant works of glass. So now here I am, ready to begin my journey! As I go on this journey, I will be furthering my knowledge in glassblowing by taking classes with a local glassblower, by watching as many videos as I can online, and doing as much online research as I can to help me perfect the craft. I am finally doing something I love, and have wanted to do for a long time! I plan on making the most, and best of it! I’m making this a full time business, and as successful as it possible can be! J I want glassblowing to be seen for what it is, beautiful, elegant works of art! If I can broaden the publics’ awareness of it, and show them the beauty of glassblowing through my glass creations. J Let the journey begin!

I personally want to thank my husband, Brian, and my children, Aaron, Alexis, and Autumn from the bottom of my heart for positive encouragement and supporting me in my glassblowing career!

 

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