As an artist, I love the true masters such as Monet, Cezanne, Picasso and Van Gogh. I am still working on this project, trying to find just the right way to create reproductions of works by the masters. One of these glass beads was made by painting enamels on a canvas of glass. I'm working on more using enamels as a medium, but it's a very slow and tedious process. The other two are examples using hot glass dots, each applied carefully and as precise as I could. This is a personal challenge that I intend to practice and perfect with time.
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I am a self representing artist, making glass beads using 104 COE glass from various makers.
I particularly enjoy making beads that are organic. I also enjoy doing sculptural pieces. Anything I do is one of a kind. I can try to be exact, but soft glass has no exact nature.
I'm willing to try new things, I actually thrive on a challenge. But if I can't do it, I'm straight up honest if I can't fulfill your wishes.
Nancy Burgess
For Flower Focal BeadsI was so happy when Grace agreed to try her hand at recreating her vision of these beads. Not only does she have innumerable years of experience creating unique and gorgeous lamp work beads, she exhibits an innate instinct for color, creative vision and perfection. I was immediately drawn to her willingness to listen, as well as the ease with which she interpreted exactly what I wanted. She then proceeded to create immediately, without fear or trepidation, the most beautiful beads. She is a very capable lamp work artist in every aspect of bead making. I shall not hesitate to call upon her services for all future endeavors, and I highly recommend her to any others who have come to expect excellence in custom lamp work beads. Thank you Grace, for a job well done! BRAVO!!
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