My Work Published in Art Buzz Collection 2009

Exciting news!
Two of my necklaces are included in the new book – Art Buzz Collection of 2009, a coffe table sized book which is sent to collectors and gallery owners world-wide as well as being available for sale.
Art Buzz is dedicated to the appreciation and advancement of contemporary visual art and its creators. 
http://www.artbuzz.org”>www.artbuzz.org
 What a thrill!

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Black and White Baubles – Contrast

Here’s one of my favorite pieces. I’ve named this one “Contrast. “  Maybe it’s becasue I wear so much black and white, but I just love this one!  The beads are hollow so that the necklace can be bulky and bold without being heavy.

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Ruffle Heads to New York City!

“Ruffle” a Bauble Necklace made from clear hollow beads with white adornment - has made it into the Upstairs/Downstairs Show at the Pen and Brush Society in New York City – October 9 through November 2.  The Pen and Brush Society is in Greenwich Village and has been encouraging and supporting women in the arts for 113 [...]

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My “Desk”

My glass table is messy on purpose (ok, well, partly on purpose because cleaning = boring…).  Some times I plan my color choices, but other days I just totaly follow my muse.  I pick up one color and an unexpected choice follows as a result of seeing the glass randomly scattered about the table.  
If [...]

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A Peek Inside My Glass Studio

Here’s a quick peek inside my glass studio. 
My pallet.  
Sometimes the colors mesmerize me, and I  just sit and gaze at my glass for inspiration.  
There  are so many choices. 
Do I want to:
work with opaque or transluscent glass? 
let the colors speak or the design?
work on meticulous detail?
layer colors?
add silver foul or dichroic glass?
Am I feeling light-hearted and whimsical [...]

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A Bluer Than Blue Bouquet

Here’s a bluer than blue bouquet.  I just couldn’t resist putting these beads into a vase.   I simply love this bold transparent colbolt glass.  I’ve made them into a Bluer Than Blue Bauble Necklace.  The shell bead is a bauble gone bad…smile.  There is one “Mary Englebright” bead in the bouquet – black and white with a [...]

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My Glass Studio

I’m heading out to my glass studio for a fun-filled day of playing with glass.  There is nothing better!  My studio window boxes have pansies, and there is a large flower to cheer me on.  Here’s a look at the studio from the outside.  Notice that I have one window covered?  That is to keep [...]

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What a coincidence!

I just got an email from someone who bought one of my necklaces last summer.  She shared with me the most  outlandish coincidence.  She attended a wedding in the Bahamas and met another wedding guest also wearing one of my necklaces!  It is a small world.  They had what sounded like a delightful conversation about [...]

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Entering the World of Blog When I Should be Making Beads

On this simply sparkling day I should be in my studio making beads, but today I am inspired to begin my blog.  I took photos of the beads that came  out of my kiln and will share them with you.  I need to get busy making new pieces out of my winter’s stash of new beads.   My [...]

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