Julia has been blowing and sculpting glass since 2001. She studied art at Oregon State University and is currently finishing her BFA  at Southern Illinois University. She is also an owner of  The Missoula School of Hot Glass. In addition to blowing and teaching glass, Julia is an avid painter, musician and mountain biker.

CAMEO VASES........These vases have two or more layers of color which are then cut to reveal the under layers.  My favorite part of this technique is working on the engraving wheels to cut away the glass, in which I then add patterns and texture.

STUMP WARE SERIES.......A week of waiting for trees to be cut down on the property where I reside inspired me to create these pieces.  The decision to cut was reveresed thanks to Freddie Waddell. 

 DNA PRESERVATION

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ORIGIN SERIES.........These cameo style pieces are decorated with hominid skulls, (human-like ancestors), and tree roots.  This work is about the attachemnt of  humans with eachother and the natural world in all times and all places.

ELEMENTAL NUDES.......I hand sculpt my nudes from a solid mass of glass without any added bits.  I want the nudes to appear to come from a solid material, like earth, or rock.  I use colors that come from earth, fire, and water and always put movement into the form to give a sense of the molten material that is used. 

LADY SERIES