Jared Delong
Delong puts time and effort into ever single implosion no matter how large or small the piece! He has serious range from large marbles and functionals to terp pearls. He works out of California and you can feel the warmth of his life through his creations. His color palate is extremely varied and he is not afraid to cold work pieces to give added texture. A Delong is a staple in any collection male or female. His auctions are going up and his work is snapped up! Truly an artist on the rise! Check out some of his work: Instagram @delongglass & his site http://jareddelong.com/glassartist/
Darby Holm
Darby works out of the pacific north west specifically Oregon. He likes to work with a classic variations of green dichro tubing to make everything from small beads to entire sections of functionals. He is a friendly laid back dude but can also absolutely crush it when the time comes. Darby is very inspired by the southwest motif and often likes to adorn functionals with scorpions. His functionals really work well as he is so careful to make them flawless inside and out! He is a fun person to be around and always brings the best vibes when he's collaborating with the most elite artists. Instagram @darbyholmglass
Joe Peters
Working at the super elite Everdream Studio high in the Colorado Rockies Joe is a master. His bee hive and honey motif is by far my favorite thing he does and what he is most known for. This honeycomb effect is created using Millies or Maurrines which are glass patters stretched and then cut. This process is hard and only a true master can do it. Combining these chips to make functionals, cold working them and adding drips for pendants create a one of a kind effect. His time in Costa Rica inspired amazing sea themed worlds. Check it out! Instagram @joepglass
Eusheen
One of the most humble yet talented people I've ever met. He also works out of Everdream Studio and what he produces is jaw dropping. He is amazing at fillachellos and often uses them to decorate functionals. Eusheen can also wig wag dichro and most patterns with the best. Always the teacher, this is all based on a solid foundation of fundamentals he sticks to as they become if anything more important as you get into more complex work. I have learned so much from him about glass, and how to be a better person. Learn more at eusheenglass.com & on instagram @eusheen
Alex Ubatuba
Denver based, Tuba is one of the nicest dudes you could ever meet! Warlocks like the yellow one will always be his hallmark. He loves to make his own color and has many hot pots or crucibles to melt glass right in his workspace. His latest show was all about his living light sculptures. You have to see one it's him working bigger and pushing the boundaries of glass and technology. The sculptures link to your phone and set the vibe. More info here https://livinglightsculptures.com & Check him out on instagram @alexubatuba
2 Stroke
Working on the Northern East Coast 2 Stroke pumps out nothing but amazing glass. He is the master of the helio coil and uses it in his functionals and beads. His work is a must have for any glass are collector! The functionals are amazing and have become more and more creative. Christopher (his real name) has a real eye for color. He uses this to create feelings around each piece and tap into emotions and memories. A true artist. Instagram @2_Stroke_Glass
Tomomi Handa
Working out of Japan Tomomi is crushing the top tier American market and I see why. I still remember the first time I saw her work and it has not in any way lost it's luster! She uses implosion and unique murrine to create impossibly gorgeous and delicate marbles and pendants. She moves through different series or colors and the creative process is amazing to watch and become a part of. She has been working with glass since 1999. Handa began with soft glass and transitioned to Boro in 2008. These are rare must haves! Hope I can part with them!! Instagram @tomomihanda
Glass Lingo
Functional- Something you can smoke out of like a tube or hand held pipe
Nonfunctional- Pendants, marbles, anything you cannot smoke out of
Terp Pearl- Mini marble made old quartz or glass for your dab nail
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