Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Making It in Ceramic, Glass, Grout, and Foil

A number of years ago, I met a woman named Chris Heisinger. Both of us were working in technical professions, and eventually learned about our far more creative sides and years later wound up shared a crafts booth. We're close in age, have both left the corporate world behind to pursue our passions and interests, and continue to stay in contact. I have one of Chris's B&W photos in my home, but do not yet have a piece from her current passion of stained and mosaic glass arts. If you're in the Chicago area, give a shout out from me and be on the lookout for fun pieces by Chris. Learn more about the work of Chris Heisinger.

Twinkle-y Flowered-y Disco Garden Ball by artandartifacts on EtsyDo you have an old bowling ball? Many glass artists are transforming these balls into garden Gazing Balls. This Twinkle-y Flowered-y Disco Garden Ball features a sampling of floral and other patterns in vitreous glass tile, glass gems, mirror pieces, and stained glass. This self-trained artist playfully calls their FUNctional Art NaiveOutsiderTramp Art or N.O.T.Art and also creates clocks, mirrors, flower pots, lamps, and tables. Learn more about artandartifacts on Etsy.