On August 2nd-4th I’ll be showing my fused glass art and gifts at this year’s Homer Davenport Days located at the historic Coolidge-McClaine City Park in Silverton, Oregon. For the last 44 years, this small-town community festival has celebrated the life and times of Homer Davenport, a nationally recognized cartoonist, and Oregon’s first media superstar.Continue reading “Event August 2nd-4th: Homer Davenport Days in Silverton, OR”
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Event July 12th-14th: Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
I’m thrilled to be one of the lucky vendors displaying my work at the first annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival! This beautiful free event is hosted by Arrowhead Lavender Farm & Co. located in Salem, OR. Come check out this premier lavender farm and stay for the free local festivities where you will enjoy drinkingContinue reading “Event July 12th-14th: Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival”
A Year Ago This Month
On a warm Spring day last May, I drove over seven hours to reunite with the kiln I used to create fused glass art nearly 16 years ago. The significance of this occasion is that I didn’t realize how short the path was to get back to what I loved, creating glass art. The journeyContinue reading “A Year Ago This Month”
Event June 21st-23rd: Tigard Festival of Balloons at Cook Family Park
My next live artist event is going to be so much fun! Please join me on June 21st-23rd at the Cook Family Park in Tigard, OR, for the 40th Anniversary of the Tigard Festival of Balloons. There will be live music, carnival rides, tons of food and beverage vendors – a pancake breakfast, loads ofContinue reading “Event June 21st-23rd: Tigard Festival of Balloons at Cook Family Park”
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”
Event May 11th-12th: Unique Markets in Portland, OR
I’m delighted to share that my fused glass artwork was accepted into the 4th annual Spring Pop-Up Market hosted by Unique Markets on May 11th and 12th at the Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Those in the Portland area should stop by booth #20 near the Family Fun Zone, Cocktail Lounge, and DJ area to seeContinue reading “Event May 11th-12th: Unique Markets in Portland, OR”
Artist Proofs, A Tiny Art Series
Anytime I have a design idea that mixes new colors or pushes the limits of what glass can do when being fused, I like to create tiny test pieces. I call them my “Artist Proofs” or test tiles. Sometimes they don’t work out the way I think they will; some are even better than IContinue reading “Artist Proofs, A Tiny Art Series”
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”