Laura Dawson - Artist Statement
After years of experimenting and trying different forms of art, I took a stained glass class and fell in love. Glass became my chosen media --- stained glass, experimental bead making, mosaics, and ultimately kiln-formed glass. Dichroic glass is amazing! The possibilities are endless.
I am a self-taught glass artist with the exception of some glass workshops. Meeting and learning from people like Vicki Payne, Newy Fagan, Joe Porcelli, Linda Steider and Peter McGrain has provided some unforgettable learning adventures. I made my very first glass bead with the help of Cindy Jenkins!
I've been very blessed in my pursuit of glass happiness, people have collected my glass from as far away as Australia. My glass has shipped to nearly all 50 states and worldwide including Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Currently my work is being sold in the Milwaukee area. For a list of shops and galleries, see my Where to Purchase page.
I am a proud member of the Worldwide Women Artists Online, an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original art through the worldwide web.
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Parachutist Magazine - Featured Artist - April 2009
2008 - 3rd Place - Delphi Glass Online Annual Competition - Jewelry and Torchwork Division
2005 - 2nd Place - Delphi Glass Online Annual Competition - Jewelry and Torchwork Division
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