Glass Artists

Altyn discovered his unique approach to stained glass panels through inspiration and experimentation, after taking one weekend of stained-glass technique lessons on a lark more than 20 years ago. From that very first weekend to now, every single step in the process is a challenging self-satisfying invitation to flow, to focus solely on the creative task and the immediacy of vision, tactile response, and result. Altyn creates unique decorative stained-glass panels to be enjoyed hanging in front of a window or on a wall. Altyn’s creative process begins with selecting sheets of rolled art glass whose texture, translucence, reflectivity, pattern, and color invoke nature in the way of impressionist landscape paintings. Altyn may see the principal lines of a panel suggested in the glass itself or he may follow a sketch made from say a mountain or a sea island view. He cuts simple lines using traditional hand-held glass scoring tools. Longer, intricate, high-risk lines are achieved with a wet ring-saw. Each piece of cut glass is “foiled” on the edge using thin, narrow copper tape. A foiled glass puzzle-piece must mate closely with its neighbors to prevent solder from falling through during assembly. Matching a line in adjoining glass requires tracing the line onto vellum, cutting out the vellum pattern, gluing it to the next piece of glass stock, and cutting that glass precisely along the adhered pattern. A wet grinder can adjust the fit. The cut and foiled pieces are soldered into place. The final work is framed in copper, with copper patina to brighten the solder.

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https://www.altynclarkglass.com          

Working in the flameworking tradition, Andrew creates one-of-a-kind glass pieces by skillfully melting and shaping glass rods and tubes by hand in an open flame. His work explores complex patterns, rich color palettes, and luminous iridescent surfaces that bring depth and movement to each design. Once completed, every piece is carefully kiln-annealed for strength and durability, resulting in wearable glass art that is as lasting as it is beautiful.

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www.atischlerglass.com

Michael Mangiafico is a glass artist and teacher living and working in Pittsburgh PA. He graduated with a BFA in glass art from Carnegie Mellon University in 1985, and has continued his education by attending as well as instructing glass art seminars across the US and abroad. In 1996 Michael built a glass studio FiG Studios- Forms in Glass. He creates sculptures and craft items from glass by blowing, casting, coldworking, and torch working. Michael’s forte is in making representation of delicate insect forms. FiG Studios has work in fine art galleries around the country.

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FIG Studios | Forms in Glass            

Award winning artist Michael Mikula creates glass sculptures and vessels that draw the viewer towards deeper discoveries. Contemplations on architecture, from ancient to contemporary, are the starting point for reinterpreting structure and detail. Going beyond form and color, glass components are individually cast, blown, cut and polished, and composed to play with the material’s ability to refract light. The result is mesmerizing artworks that are sure to be unforgettable focal points in any private or public space.

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MIKULA GLASS

Stevo Sadvary, who grew up in Washington county and studied weaving and textiles at Edinboro University and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh, has lived in Pittsburgh since 1989. And his creativity bubbles over into all sorts of other interesting areas, from painting to songwriting to web designing. Yet Stevo’s enduring fascination with tile and glass forms the real body of his work – and his success. He has completed numerous private mosaic commissions ranging from kitchen backsplashes, floors, showers, house number plaques, and fireplaces to pet portraits, schools, corporate lobby art, and commercial signage – in areas ranging from Puerto Rico to Florida and Maryland. Stevo’s spirited nature is also evident in his many public art pieces throughout the Pittsburgh area.

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www.stevosphere.com        

Tatyana’s lifelong fascination with color has shaped her artistic journey, from painting and ceramics to discovering fused glass through a birthday class that sparked a lasting passion. Her work explores the balance of color, light, and texture, drawing inspiration from the natural world — dawn skies, ocean blues and greens, blooming flowers, and ancient forests. Through glass art, she aims to create moments of wonder, joy, and calm amid everyday life. Continuously exploring new techniques and ideas, Tatyana’s creative journey is rooted in curiosity and the ever-changing beauty of nature. She also offers glass workshops in her Harpers Ferry studio.

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www.rockfusionstudio.com