I am obsessed with glass. Whether it is molten, hot, cold, stained or formed into an object. I dream of glass and beads. The colors and sparkle, shapes and textures, all of it is exciting to me.
I usually don't set out knowing exactly what my work is going to look like, but am most comfortable watching where the glass and flame take me, much like being in a trance. If other people end up liking my work, it's an added bonus. I am not saying this is the best and only way to approach creation, it's just the way I work and produce best, and I've discovered through my own experience that my work speaks most clearly when I let it speak on its own.
I spend a lot of time in solitude with my 2 dogs and 2 cats as my only companions. Sometimes others perceive this solitary time for creation as depressing or weird. In some ways it's more difficult and unpredictable, but I find it much more rewarding, and it seems to be working for me.
Much of my work has an organic and unrealistic feel to it. This comes from my time spent in Alaska. A place as organic and wild as can be. It is there where my heart resides and it is there much of my work is inspired from. The sea, the mountains and the life contained within. It's like taking a walk on the wild side when you gaze into some of my beads.
I wish to thank-you for following me on my journey and for supporting my art. I am eternally grateful to my customers and for everyone who has helped me on my way.
Donna
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