For a few months last summer, a young pair of bluebirds lived in an old birdhouse attached to the side of the large Locust tree in my backyard. It has been said that the bluebird has lived in writers’ and poets’ imaginations as age-old bearers of joy and reverie. It’s no wonder they got theContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Bluebird Beauty”
Category Archives: Lucky Starz Art Studio
Behind the Scenes at Lucky Starz Studio
Over the past year, many people have asked me how I create my fused glass art. In this post, I’ll share some of the most important parts of my process, a few fun images and a time-lapse video to help you see how it all comes together. The first and most important step is findingContinue reading “Behind the Scenes at Lucky Starz Studio”
Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace
Hummingbirds love fragrant flowers, and there are few flowering shrubs with as much allure as the Hot Lips Salvia. Hundreds of perfect blooms call to nearby hummingbirds to feast. This is why I planted these shrubs around my yard, especially near the glider loveseat where I sit while enjoying a sunny day in my garden.Continue reading “Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace”
45-Days Changed Everything
At the end of September, I decided to create some momentum that would push me and my creative abilities further faster. After some thought, I set a goal to create 100 new works of art in 45 days, beginning Oct 1st and ending Nov 15th. Admittedly this was a pretty lofty goal, but I knewContinue reading “45-Days Changed Everything”
My Leap Back Into the Glass Art World
One of the most successful creative periods of my life, before now, was when I co-founded a glass art studio called This Place Blows. So many things had to line up just right for this to happen. My partner and I were both artists at heart, working as a guerrilla marketing and event promotions teamContinue reading “My Leap Back Into the Glass Art World”
Creativity Is For the Birds
The author shares her lifelong artistic journey that intertwined with her love for animals, particularly birds. Her early artistic prowess was evident through her painting of a duck at 5 years old. Winning second place in an art show marked a key validation, but familial caution drifted her away from art. However, leaving her job, gardening, and bird observation reignited her passion for sketching, leading to a new creative chapter revolving around bird sketches and fused glass art.
Big Announcement for Lucky Starz Studio!
Over the past several months, I’ve been hard at work setting up a new glass art studio in my garage and crafting dozens of works of art for my friends, family, fans, and followers to check out. Getting back into the art world after a 13 year break has been one of the best andContinue reading “Big Announcement for Lucky Starz Studio!”