The Studio
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A Peek Inside
Santa Fe has a relaxed, old world pace that evokes serenity, expansiveness and creativity from the soul. The home studio I work from reflects this, with high ceilings and its rustic industrial vibe. There is a wall of windows that opens to the Pinon arroyo out back. Sweeping outward are the expansive views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges. Wildlife abounds with ravens, coyotes, bobcats and hummingbirds as frequent visitors. It's a lovely space to create.
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The Raw Materials
It all starts with sheets of stained glass and I try to keep a good selection of colors and textures on hand to choose from at all times.
Then there are the rustic wood bowls, which to me are so beautiful in their rustic natural state. They are each hand-carved with beautiful imperfections, each one a work of art in its own right!
Then there are all the tesserae, such as jewelry pieces, tiles, smalti, glass nuggets, charms, picassiette (broken china) and plate backstamps. If you love glass and tiles like me, you can never have too much.
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