Category Archives: Art Glass

Nativity

Today I am looking at nativity scenes. A nativity scene or crèche (/kreɪʃ/; also known as a manger scene, or crib) is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the scene of the birth of Jesus. … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Ideas For The Book Lover

Today I am looking at holiday gift ideas for the book lover. Holiday Gift Ideas #3 Glass Book Page Holder Glass Bookends Poor Eyesight Helpers Illumination The Ultimate

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Revelation

Today I am looking at a recently completed large scale glass project by architectural glass artist, Sarah Galloway. Sarah Galloway has just completed “Revelation” for St. John, a Victorian Church in Silverdale, Lancashire, UK. “Created for the Grade 2 listed … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers

Today I am looking at Holiday gift ideas for tea lovers. Holiday Gift Idea #2 Do you have a tea lover on your holiday gift list?  These sweet glass items might just be their cup of tea (snicker)! Glass Market at Corning Museum … Continue reading

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Link

Today I am looking at Link, a new installation by Heather Hancock. If I had a glass artist dream team, Heather Hancock would be included.  I love Heather’s strong graphic creations.  And, it makes me happy to see this public art … Continue reading

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Holiday Ornament Show

Today I am looking at a holiday celebration featuring glass ornaments. Every year for the last 23 years, Kittrell/Riffkind Gallery has hosted an ornament show featuring unique ornaments from over 60 contemporary artists . It has become a tradition for … Continue reading

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A Spontaneous Trip

We missed the peak color season for leaves, but we had a joyful time on our day-trip to the North Carolina mountains. My husband and I almost never have time off from our jobs at the same time.   We took … Continue reading

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Upcycled Maple Leaves

Today I am looking at upcycled Maple leaves by Christopher Foster Glassworks. I am taking a day-long road trip to the mountains of North Carolina to enjoy the brisk air and beautiful autumn leaves.  Mother Nature is truly amazing.  I think we all … Continue reading

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Woven Glass Kimonos

Today I am looking at glass kimonos. Looking At Glass reader and regular story scout, Scott Thomas Pauli, emailed me and told me that my High Point Market Geisha blog post reminded him of the beautiful seasonal woven glass kimonos by … Continue reading

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Blown Glass Water Feature Spotted At High Point Market

Today I am looking at a blown glass water feature by Doug Frates Glass of Springfield, Ohio. I was walking around the Suites At Market Square at High Point last Wednesday and came upon a large blown glass water feature that … Continue reading

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