The West- with its rich history and unbridled spirit of adventure, form the backbone of my inspiration. 

I explore a narrative that is deeply personal, drawing from both my own experiences and the stories that I have loved since childhood. Using glass, I attempt to capture the essence of a Long Ago West, the people and scenes that make up that landscape. Recurring themes that I hold nearest and dearest find their place in my work as often as possible.

I can’t wait to tell you some stories, and for you to regale me with yours.

Your Pal,

Lois

Gallery Representation

Cassens Fine Art, Hamilton MT

Gallery 287, Ennis MT

Wetplate image by Chris Chapman at Northland Studios

A Bit About The Process

Each piece starts with a sketch and a basic idea of what I intend the piece to entail, from colors and background, to what imagery works best in what format.

Kiln glass starts as flat pieces of fusible glass, to which I add both powdered glass enamel and frit to create my art work. It is then fired at over 1400 degrees, and then allowed to cool. After that I cold work most pieces, shaping or cutting with diamond grinding tools, or add secondary layers of dimension to the work and fire again if necessary.

The second firing is used when a piece is destined to become a functional product, such as a bowl or a plate. The cold worked and fused piece is placed back in the kiln in a high heat mold and fired at around 1200 degrees to “slump” into the mold.

The kiln glass process is a very labor intensive and long process, but one that I believe is worth the effort, and am proud to do.