I am lucky enough to live in Atlanta, Georgia where the Atlanta Botanical Gardens hosted Chihuly in the Garden last year - 2004. I have long admired Chihuly for his unique use of color, texture, and form. Seeing his work in person was beyond my ability to adequately describe. I certainly can't even hope to capture the radiant beauty of the glass with a mere camera, but I've taken as many photos as possible to remind myself of what his genius made me feel. If you've never seen his work in person...seek it out. It's an experience beyond compare.
Lampworking has become a true passion in recent months, and has given my creativity all new avenues to explore. I've been creating jewelry, mostly by commission, for more than 15 years now, but have had to rely on the genius of others to supply my favorite medium...glass. All the hours spent admiring that genius has driven me to the torch to fulfill my fondest dream...to make my living with the jewelry and glass I love so much. I welcome comments and constructive criticism.
Holly Smith 1166 McLynn Avenue NE Atlanta GA 30306 http://www.flameborn.com