Summer Fruit from a Master Glass Artist

I first saw Elizabeth Johnson's work several years ago, and fell in love with her stunning berry jewelry. I wanted to write a little piece on it, because I find myself returning to stare at it again and again as she grows her collection. As someone who collects glass and appreciates its qualities, I am so impressed with her understanding and sensitive handling of the medium.

One of the first things I purchased was a pair of perfect blueberry earrings. The surface is exactly like that of a blueberry, only better.

My second purchase was this amazing raspberry, shockingly realistic, combined with olive-green crystals. But personally, I think her tour de force is her gooseberries. They are unbelievable, with seeds visible within.

Elizabeth creates all these miniature glass sculptures in her flameworking studio in Colorado. She says, "My work in glass is an attempt to capture parts of the miniature worlds present in nature, and to freeze them in time so that they can be held in the hands, observed closely, and enjoyed over and over again." Her work has appeared in galleries all over the country, and has been featured on the cover of Glass Craftsman Magazine.

As she is diving more and more into custom work (yes, you can work with her to create your own berry creation), some of her creations boggle the mind for their delicate beauty.

Please visit Elizabeth's website to see all her jewelry or to place orders. I can't stop looking!

Won a Louie Award!

I am thrilled to have won another LOUIE Award, which is the Greeting Card Association's annual award. I won for Best Children's Birthday Card, $3.50 and below. I did this card with Great Arrow Graphics, you can see it on their website here.

Surtex has come and gone and now comes the business of doing all the follow-up with potential new clients. It's just as much work after the show as preparing for it! Thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth to say hello, it was an encouraging show.

Exhibiting at Surtex, Booth 544!

It's that time of year again....I'm getting ready to exhibit at SURTEX at the Javitz Center in Manhattan. Portfolios are getting printed, posters getting made and new designs being created. I've been preparing all year for this show so New York here I come!

Not Everything is Created Equal

These eggs were in my latest dozen from the local chicken farmer. The one on the end was so big it prevented the carton from closing, I saved it to eat last. All fun in life comes from the unexpected and the unusual.

I Love Green

I don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day in any way.... except green is my favorite color so I can't resist it.

Why I Love New York

This week, roses sprang up along the median on Park Avenue, through the snow. This installation is the work of artist Will Ryman, and goes along a 10-block stretch of the avenue. The blooms are made out of stainless steel and fiberglass and painted with boat paint. Check out the article here, this really cheered me up.

Love has its ups and downs

Here's a new Valentine's Day card for Great Arrow:

Know what I mean?