Artist profile: Doug Frates
September 17, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Artist Profiles, Lampwork & Fused Glass, Non-Wearables
Artist: Doug Frates
Website: Doug Frates
Usually I profile glass artists who make wearables on this site, but I had to make an exception for Doug, because as you’ll see, his work is exceptional in every way! I think you’ll really enjoy reading what he has to say about his artwork, his process, and his business tips! He stresses how much hard work goes into building a successful business, and that is true in any creative field.
Doug, how did you decide to simply use your name for your business?
I picked the name of the business because as a High End artist …read more
Glass artist: Kerri Lawnsby
August 20, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Lampwork & Fused Glass, Non-Wearables, Other Bead & Jewelry Sites, Wearable Art
Glass artist: Kerri Lawnsby
FOXY Fusions
Kerri Lawnsby is a designer of fused glass dichroic jewelry and personal accessories from Austin Texas. She creates a line called FOXY Fusions that includes both wearables and non-wearables. For personal adornment, Kerri makes pendants, earrings, adjustable rings, bracelets, cufflinks, and belt buckles. She also creates business card cases, money clips, pill boxes, and wine charms called FOXY Charms.
Kerri writes about her wearable line:
As a designer, what appeals to me and has driven the look of FOXY Fusions is clean-line contemporary design with bold contrasting colors, striking patterns, and …read more
