About Nancy
Santa Rosa, CA. in Sonoma County is home. This beautiful area has the Pacific Ocean on the west side and local mountains /valleys throughout the rest of the area. The Sierra Mountains are about a 4 hour drive and is home to our favorite place - Yosemite National Park. Nancy is a 3rd generation San Franciscan and lives about 1 hour north of the big city with husband Brian.
Nancy became a serious Fused Glass artist about 8 years ago. Prior to that, she was a businesswoman for 35+ years, but always involved in art in some way since early childhood.
She has a BS degree in Adult Education, an AS degree in Graphic Art and a Certificate in Ceramics. Nancy has studied fused glass for 11 years and continues to research new ideas.
My passion for Fused Glass has continued to grow. I am continually inspired by the ocean area and mountain scenery. Having fun and continual learning is my goal. I enjoy experimenting with a wide range of colors using opaque, translucent and iridescent glasses. I specialize in glass pieces which have layered color / depth and texture. Look for my 1/4" outside edge on many of my pieces. Also, my one-of-a-kind small hearts have taken on a new importance since I had a heart attack that was misdiagnosed - I promote Womens Heart Health awareness.
Nancy became a serious Fused Glass artist about 8 years ago. Prior to that, she was a businesswoman for 35+ years, but always involved in art in some way since early childhood.
She has a BS degree in Adult Education, an AS degree in Graphic Art and a Certificate in Ceramics. Nancy has studied fused glass for 11 years and continues to research new ideas.
My passion for Fused Glass has continued to grow. I am continually inspired by the ocean area and mountain scenery. Having fun and continual learning is my goal. I enjoy experimenting with a wide range of colors using opaque, translucent and iridescent glasses. I specialize in glass pieces which have layered color / depth and texture. Look for my 1/4" outside edge on many of my pieces. Also, my one-of-a-kind small hearts have taken on a new importance since I had a heart attack that was misdiagnosed - I promote Womens Heart Health awareness.
On-going Learning
Brian has been making glass pieces too, using various pattern techniques (hundreds of smaller cut pieces assembled in a pattern) and/or using reactive glasses (ie: glasses containing copper and sulphur). and making brick shaped melts which are then sliced and formed into flat plates.
We have also collaborated on some special pieces.
This is a picture of us from a recent pot melt and pattern bar class we attended. So look for more art glass using this fun technique.
We have also collaborated on some special pieces.
This is a picture of us from a recent pot melt and pattern bar class we attended. So look for more art glass using this fun technique.
Custom Miniatures
Nancy has also custom sculpted and painted 6 inch Peanuts statue blanks - Charlie, Woodstock and Snoopy. This is the newest one - Bavarian Lucy.
Brian and Nancy particiapted in the Peanuts in Parade Events - 2005, 2006 and 2007 in Santa Rosa. We and other local artists customized, sculpted and decorated 5 foot - Life size - blank statues of Charlie Brown, Woodstock and Snoopy. Some of these Life size statues are on display in Santa Rosa, some are owned privately and others are displayed around the USA.
Brian and Nancy particiapted in the Peanuts in Parade Events - 2005, 2006 and 2007 in Santa Rosa. We and other local artists customized, sculpted and decorated 5 foot - Life size - blank statues of Charlie Brown, Woodstock and Snoopy. Some of these Life size statues are on display in Santa Rosa, some are owned privately and others are displayed around the USA.
Artist Member -
Sebastopol Arts Center, Healdsburg Arts Center and the Kiln Formed Glass Alliance
Sebastopol Arts Center, Healdsburg Arts Center and the Kiln Formed Glass Alliance
