Black Bears

Black Bears

Black Bears As an artist on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s no surprise that I’ve been inspired by the black bears that inhabit the area. Although I’ve been coming to the mountains since I’ve been a kid, I didn’t see my first bear in the...
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day My mom has always been creative and has crafted since I can remember. She’s a retired Ford Motor Company auto worker, an amazing mother to my two sisters and me, sweet wife and companion, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. My mom is probably the...
Fused Glass Pocket Vase, A Basic How To

Fused Glass Pocket Vase, A Basic How To

Fused Glass Pocket Vase, A Basic How To With spring just around the corner I’ve been working hard at my studio on some of the products I like to feature during the season. I love flowers, and growing things, and one of the things I make this time of year are pocket...
Valentine’s Day Jewelry Project With Glass Paint

Valentine’s Day Jewelry Project With Glass Paint

Valentine’s Day Jewelry Project With Glass Paint It’s the beginning of a new year, and as always for me at my shop it is a time for trying out new things, and experimenting. Sure this can be intimidating, and costly, but if you want to grow, you need to learn more,...