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Bickley Studios

Posted by Bickley Studios on 10/1/2005
Phil and Veda are both self-taught artists who were drawn to the medium of glass for artistic expression at a young age. The parents of two lovely daughters, Phil and Veda met in California where they were separately exploring and studying craft, Phil specializing in glassblowing. This shared passion for art and craft has fused both their personal and artistic union and sustains the Bickley family. They work independently, but also encourage each others unique voice and vision in collaborative projects. Veda's glass takes on whimsical, fluid and sensual lines while Phil's work is always confident and rich in sophisticated expression. Having worked and supported themselves as artists for more than six years, their ability to live a life fostered by their art resonates in their pieces.
Their home in the graceful rusticity of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains is also their artist's studio, so creativity is deeply etched in their everyday life.

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A random collection of work

A random collection of work

These are some pieces from the last few months.Most of them are prototypes in one way or another. Either totally new ideas, new variations of something we already do or old product lines with slight improvements. Hope y'all enjoy and thanks for looking.
(9 images, 4 comments)
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A small sampling of frog pendants

A small sampling of frog pendants

I love the idea of wearable sculpture. I have fun making these. It always gives me a chance to play with color combos. Made by Veda.
(8 images, 7 comments)
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another unidentifiable bird bottle

another unidentifiable bird bottle

This is another of our new bird series. It is similar to the last black bird with some subtle differences. We will be posting more soon as they are created.
(1 image)
Bickley Studios Pendants

Bickley Studios Pendants

Phil and Veda are both self-taught artists who were drawn to the medium of glass for artistic expression at a young age. The parents of two lovely daughters, Phil and Veda met in California where they were separately exploring and studying craft, Phil specializing in glassblowing. This shared passion for art and craft has fused both their personal and artistic union and sustains the Bickley family. They work independently, but also encourage each others unique voice and vision in collaborative projects. Veda's glass takes on whimsical, fluid and sensual lines while Phil's work is always confident and rich in sophisticated expression. Having worked and supported themselves as artists for more than six years, their ability to live a life fostered by their art resonates in their pieces.
Their home in the graceful rusticity of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains is also their artist's studio, so creativity is deeply etched in their everyday life.
(10 images, 1 comment)
Blacksmithing with boro

Blacksmithing with boro

I took this lamp shade to AGI with the idea of creating something fabulous for my moms 50th birthday. The end result was greater than I could have imagined. Tom and Elaine have created an exceptional opportunity for lampworkers to come together with the common goal of teaching and learning. In addition to the glass info, Big Don and Randy shared their blacksmithing skills with any one who was interested. Special thanks to everyone for making this project come together.
Phil
(10 images, 3 comments)
Fancy White Crane

Fancy White Crane

I am really starting to get a feel for the birds now. They have been a super fun thing to work on. They are bringing me out of a sort of rut. The bottle on this one is truly exquisite.I wish I had some better close ups of it.Thanks to my lovely husband for keeping me going with his support and good example. His skillfull workmanship is an inspiration.
(5 images)
Flashbacks

Flashbacks

These are some "ancient" pieces going back about 10 years. The genie was made 3 years ago and is a collaboration between Phil&Veda Bickley and Ethan Murray(another Western NC flameworker). It was a fun project that took 2 relaxed days. It is 10 inches long and 7 inches tall. all boro NO GLUE!!!
(6 images, 2 comments)
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fresh out the oven

fresh out the oven

The only chance these works have had to sit still was in the kiln. Its gettin close to show time and the photos might be goin fuzzy but the work is shapin up. This is one of the last batches of bottles we have finished to take to Sin City and some pictures of Veda workin it.
(10 images, 4 comments)
Just a few Pendants

Just a few Pendants

These are a mixture of styles.Thanks for looking!!!
(4 images)
New perfume bottles

New perfume bottles

We had some fun making these.. thanks for looking
(10 images)
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New Work

New Work

Just a few new pieces. We will post more in January. We have not posted in awhile but we have been enjoying everyone elses work. Thanks for looking.
(9 images)
One more flower pendant

One more flower pendant

Forgot this one. made by Veda.
(1 image, 1 comment)
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orchid perfume bottle

orchid perfume bottle

I like the colors in this piece. The bottle was made Phil and the orchid dipper was made by Veda. Thanks for looking.
(2 images)
Our first page

Our first page

Phil and Veda are both self-taught artists who were drawn to the medium of glass for artistic expression at a young age. The parents of two lovely daughters, Phil and Veda met in California where they were separately exploring and studying craft, Phil specializing in glassblowing. This shared passion for art and craft has fused both their personal and artistic union and sustains the Bickley family. They work independently, but also encourage each others unique voice and vision in collaborative projects. Veda's glass takes on whimsical, fluid and sensual lines while Phil's work is always confident and rich in sophisticated expression. Having worked and supported themselves as artists for more than six years, their ability to live a life fostered by their art resonates in their pieces.
Their home in the graceful rusticity of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains is also their artist's studio, so creativity is deeply etched in their everyday life.
(7 images, 3 comments)
Sculptural Flower Pendants

Sculptural Flower Pendants

These are a few pics of some flower pendants that Veda makes. They are all made of boro. Thanks for looking!!
(3 images)
some new pieces

some new pieces

these are some pieces made in the last couple weeks.
(10 images)
some other bottles

some other bottles

The bird bottle and dipper stand at 9 1/4 inches. And the fairy bottle stands at just under 7 inches.
(6 images, 3 comments)
Vedas First Face pendants Ever

Vedas First Face pendants Ever

Kudos to those who can make faces. They are HARD. These are really rough and need alot more refinement but its a fun new direction to go. These were inspired by the wonderful Inuit ivory face carvings I've seen recently. Thanks for looking and any pointers would be VERY welcome.
(1 image, 1 comment)
Wearables

Wearables

These are some pendants made by Veda. They took awhile to develop and to learn how to photograph.Phil took all these pics.They are all wearable and very durable. The loops on the fairies are on the back of the head.Thanks for looking.
(4 images, 2 comments)



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Comments
  • Robert Koch Glass
    nice gallery man
    Robert Koch Glass: great work in there
    6/16/2006 9:17 PM
  • Jedi Glassworks
    HOLY CR@P!
    Jedi Glassworks: HEY YOU TOO!!!!!!!
    Its nice to see your stuff on here...

    Give us a call, I hope you all are doing great!!!!!
    6/17/2006 6:34 PM
  • Akihiro Ohkama S Japanese Glass
    good work!
    Akihiro Ohkama S Japanese Glass: Thank you very much for your comment!
    Your work is also wonderful!
    nice color!
    10/8/2006 7:42 PM
  • Jewels By Olivia
    Your work is wonderful!
    Jewels By Olivia: Thank you for your lovely comments on my page and your work is too cool, I just love it.
    Olivia
    1/23/2007 3:27 PM
  • Joe And Donna
    Nice Work ! ! !
    Joe And Donna: Hey, thank you for the nice comment.You two do some awesome work also ! Where you at in Mtn's of NC. ? Keep up the amazing work ! Joe
    2/9/2007 12:38 AM
  • Snoop
    Great Work!
    Snoop: great coloration and flow of design! love your work! and thanx for the props on our page,as well!...anytime you guys wanna get together, let us know...collabs are always fun...Erin
    2/11/2007 10:54 AM
  • Jason Harris
    wow
    Jason Harris: really tight work !
    4/7/2007 11:31 PM
  • Mike Shelbo
    hey phil and veda...
    Mike Shelbo: how are those fiddlin maestros of daughters you got doin? when can i get a cd for my girl to rock out to? it was nice to see your comment on my page, thanks. hope you are well.

    shelbo
    5/17/2007 9:59 PM



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