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”
Category Archives: New Releases
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”
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Earlier this year I was away from my glass studio managing six back-to-back FIRST Robotics competitions in different cities each week. While away, I found creative inspiration at every turn but had no way of creating any glass art for nearly two months because of the extensive traveling. Needless to say, I was eager toContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”
From Fields and Gardens to the Ocean Deep
It’s been a busy winter so far, but some amazing things are beginning to bloom around here. March’s new fused glass designs were released at the beginning of the month and I added a few more 2008 TPB art pieces to my shop at the end of February too! Much of my joy in creatingContinue reading “From Fields and Gardens to the Ocean Deep”
The Magic of Love and Friendship
This month’s new fused glass art release was inspired by the natural beauty of Oregon’s mountains, gardens, and fields of flowers. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to spread the love. Mountain Magic My very first visit to Oregon began with a drive to Mt Hood.Continue reading “The Magic of Love and Friendship”