I think it’s time I shared the Hummingbird story I mentioned in my first Backyard Birds post a couple of months ago. One afternoon in July I spotted a tiny baby hummingbird perched on top of one of my tomato cages. It looked as if he was confused or injured. Maybe it had been orphanedContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Hummingbird Happiness”
Tag Archives: Oregon Artist
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”
Backyard Birds: Junco in Flight
Sitting in the garden, I noticed two Juncos in flight overhead. They were catching the wind with their widespread wings, swirling around each other as if to dance. I watched until they were out of sight and imagined what it would feel like to fly with them. The grace and beauty of their synchronicity inContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Junco in Flight”
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”
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!”