I know they say you can’t judge a book by its’ cover, so I am sure the same would be true of a wine label. But as an artist I could not resist this bottle. It is the most beautiful bottle I have ever seen and when I read “street art and wine – an unexpected pairing,” I was sold.  Even if it turns out that I don’t like the wine, it is worth it for the bottle alone.

Some pictures of my installation currently on view at the Arts Center of Saint Peter this month.  The installation also includes the sound and scent of rain to encourage the audience to interact with it and share their own memories of rain in a journal.  Come to the exhibit to share yours with me.

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Splash! Close up of raindrop

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ReflectionsGlassArts

Today I am launching my Etsy site:  ReflectionsGlassArts  This feels like a big, exciting step for me.  I have started with my beaded glass art – earrings and wine stoppers, and will be adding my blown glass work soon.  I have sold some blown work and earrings at my exhibit at the St Peter Arts Center (up through the end of this month) and am eager to embark on this new journey of online sales.  I hope you will visit my site, select me as a favorite and perhaps even purchase something you like.   Here is some info on my shop:

Creating my work brings me peace, energy and joy and I hope that even for just a moment, it can help others find that too. Whimsy and playfulness can be powerful tools, providing the energy to change our day or our outlook. They can give us strength to get through the tough times or help us heal. Reflections: capturing joy and beauty in glass, encapsulates what I feel about my art and what I hope to give back to the world, something beautiful. When I create my glass beads and blown glass work, I am completely lost in the moment, almost meditatively. Each individual part is crafted with joy and care. The colors and patterns are inspiration for what I create for a final piece, be that jewelry, a sculpture or a functional piece. I hope each time you wear or use a piece of my work, it brings you joy and light as well. 

To me this is the ultimate compliment, to have your work move and inspire others…

“Hey April! Just wanted you to know a gallery visitor made a $100 gift to the Arts Center yesterday, because she was so inspired by your work. 🙂 Thank you!”

-Arts Center of Saint Peter

Looking for a gift or a treat for yourself? Liked something at my exhibit, but someone else bought it first? Check out my work in the gift shop at the Arts Center of Saint Peter. Blown glassware, earrings and beer bottle openers. Some examples here.  Many items still available in the exhibit, as well.  If you inquired about a piece that you would like to own or wish you had asked, email me or call and I would be happy to make you a made to order piece.

Thanks to everyone who came to my opening reception and to those that purchased pieces.  It was a fantastic turnout!  I enjoyed answering your questions and sharing stories.