Talking Threads P08920-P00816 this handblown glass traffic cone

this handblown glass traffic cone combines functionality with artistic charm

Its organic form is achieved by cutting

Envelope closure

Artist Caryn Brown arranges pieces of sheet glass heated to 1500 degrees and cut into narrow strips when cooled

Beads move freely along the wire when worn and the cuff can be adjusted to fit comfortably

Talking Threads P08920-P00816 this handblown glass traffic coneThis lovely painting suggests the movement of prairie grasses in the Great Plains of the Midwest; deep red, magenta and sienna surround the dancing vegetation as a subtle wind passes through. The work is created with natural pigments on paper, and each color source is handmade by the artist from botanical sources including onion skin and logwood. The artwork is mounted on a hardwood cradle with an acid free wheat paste and framed with a poplar floater