Join me October 9th-11th at the Charbonneau Clubhouse for the 42nd Wilsonville Festival of the Arts. The Charbonneau Arts Association hosts this amazing event to raise funds for the Wilsonville and Canby high school arts programs. The weekend’s fine art booth and gallery shows are FREE for all (except the Friday Night Gala; see detailsContinue reading “Event October 9th-11th: Wilsonville Festival of the Arts at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR”
Category Archives: Fused Glass Art
Event October 3rd & 4th: Bend Fall Festival in Bend, OR
I had such a great time at the Bend Spring Festival that I’m going back to Bend for the 2026 Bend Fall Festival, hosted by Lay It Out Events! This event is packed with exceptional artists and crafters, has a fantastic lineup of live music and entertainment, and food options. Plus, they’re hosting a HarvestContinue reading “Event October 3rd & 4th: Bend Fall Festival in Bend, OR”
History of my Koi Pond Collection
Today, I’m celebrating 20 years of creating fused glass Koi Pond scenes. Here’s how my Koi Pond Collection began and continues to swim to new homes each year. One of my first and most memorable fused glass Koi Pond designs was a 9″ x 12″ fused glass panel inspired by the Portland Japanese Gardens. TheContinue reading “History of my Koi Pond Collection”
Farmland Sunflowers: Inspired by the Wooden Shoe Farm
First, I want to say how grateful I am to the Iverson family for the opportunity to spend several weekends in July and August at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm showing off my fused glass art and gifts earlier this year. The folks who own and run the farm and the Flower Festivals are someContinue reading “Farmland Sunflowers: Inspired by the Wooden Shoe Farm”
Sharing the Lavender Love
July is the peak of lavender season, and with it comes festivals and artists who capture these magical flowers, the farm life, and the wonderful insects who pollinate them. It’s also time for me to refresh my lavender-inspired glass art and gifts. This month (in July), I created the 3rd edition of the Lavender LoveContinue reading “Sharing the Lavender Love”
Make Way for Irises On Parade
Throughout May, irises bloomed everywhere around here, and my town was preparing for their annual Iris Festival and Parade. My yard had at least a dozen different varieties of Irises, and this year, the lavender and deep purple ones captured my attention. When preparing for the Keizer Art Festival, I knew I wanted to createContinue reading “Make Way for Irises On Parade”
Celebrating Rainbow Fields
The newest edition of my fused glass collection, Rainbow Fields, first took shape after spending an afternoon with family at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm during their annual Tulip Festival this spring. Walking the fields together and seeing the brightly colored fields of blooming tulips stretched like a blanket across the horizon brought us allContinue reading “Celebrating Rainbow Fields”
Fused Glass Art Release: Sunset Collection
One of my favorite things about living on the West Coast is how easy it is to explore the ocean, mountains, and deserts. I especially love the incredible sunsets, which have inspired my fused glass sunset scenes and landscapes that make up my Sunset Collection. The millions of acres of coastline, mountain ranges, and desertsContinue reading “Fused Glass Art Release: Sunset Collection”
Fused Glass Art Release: Waterfall Ridge Collection
One of my passions is hiking the waterfall trails of Oregon and Washington state, a region known for its incredible cascading waterfalls and scenic vistas. My favorite hikes are those found in Silver Falls State Park and along the Columbia River Gorge. Hiking under and around waterfalls is inspiring in so many ways, and it’sContinue reading “Fused Glass Art Release: Waterfall Ridge Collection”