Michael and I found ourselves drawn to working with glass for its
relationship with light. Glass has an ability to absorb light, and that
light gives the glass a depth of color and texture not found in other
mediums.
Our
designs come from our subconscious sense of placement of shape and color.
Abstract, colorful, and magical is our intent.
All
of our work is done without any pre-drawn patterns or molds. The glass and
wire-wrapped pieces are all formed freehand and assembled using pliers and
wire cutters.
Our
stained glass process consists of hand cutting and grinding each piece of
glass. A finished panel typically contains seven to 70 individual pieces of
glass. The pieces are then wrapped in copper foil and set into position to
await soldering and framing. Once soldered together, the panel is either
left the natural silver solder color or a patina is applied to give it an
antique finish. The piece is then waxed to preserve the shine.
All
our work is created by my husband, Michael, and I, at our home studio in
Nashville. We enjoy interacting with the customer and attend 15 to 20 shows
a year throughout the United States.