Tag Archive: creativity

Reactive Glass – Gifts From a Fellow Artist

To the average person, it may not look like much. These, however, are pieces of Bullseye reactive glass and silver foil. When reactive glass is fused together with silver it results in a new color.

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Hey Mom! I want to play the violin!

It seems like just yesterday I was standing in a grocery store line with this cranky baby and his loquacious 3 year old sister in tow. The “middle-aged” woman next to me leaned over and said, “Enjoy them while you can. They grow up too quickly!” I was in a sleep deprived stupor and my first reaction was to say, “Lady! Are you kidding?”

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Mistakes Can Be Happy Accidents

Every time I open up the kiln in the morning, it’s like opening a birthday present. There is always a bit of anticipation. Sometimes there is complete joy. Occasionally there is disappointment.

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Artist – Born or Made?

Ever wonder whether an artist is born or made? I am a relative late bloomer to the artist category, but as I look back at my life, I can’t help but wonder. If I had paid more attention, would I have embraced art sooner – not just as something to do in my spare time, but something that is part of who I am.

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