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  1. Art Glass - 12 New Sculptures!
  2. New Glass Scuptures
  3. HDR Photography - My First Attempts
  4. Chinook Pass and Mt. Rainier
  5. The Great Prosser Hot Air Balloon Rally
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Art Glass - 12 New Sculptures!

I just created 12 glass sculptures / paperweights ...the most I've done in one session. These make wonderful Christmas gifts...a gift that can be past down from generation to generation!

Shipping and handling (U.S. Only) is included in the price.

Make sure you click on the photo for a larger, more crisper view.

To purchase through PayPal, just click on the drop down menu below. Then select the color and code of the glass you want...then click on the PayPal logo.


If you do not want to use PayPal, you can email me to arrange payment at: cougs1@harbornet.com


Make sure the one you select is not already sold. There may be a case where multiple buyers want the same piece - if that happens, the first one to purchase the piece will get it. The other buyers will have their PayPal accounts credited.



Pictured above: "Blues & Purple II" - 5.25"x4.00" - $85.00
Pictured above:"Blue Swirls" (B1) - 5.00"x3.75" - $85.00 SOLD
Pictured above: "Black Beauty" (BW1) - 5.00"x3.75" - $85.00

There is a lone piece of red glass frit in this piece, which gives this one a very unique quality!

Pictured above: "Fire" (F1) - 4.00"x3.75" - $75.00 - SOLD
Pictured above: "Purple Pleasure" (P1) - 5.00"x4.00" - $85.00 SOLD MP
Pictured above: "Purples" (P2) - 4.75"x3.50" - $85.00 SOLD LS
Pictured above: "Purple and Lavender" (P3) - 4.00"x4.00" - $85.00 SOLD
Pictured above: "Magical Greens" (G1) - 3.50"x3.75" - $75.00 SOLD
Pictured above: "Green Swirls" (G2) - 5.00"x3.50" - $85.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Teal and Greens" (G3) - 4.00"x4.25" - $85.00 SOLD
Pictured above: "Red and Amber" (R3) - 5.25"x3.75" - $85.00
Pictured above:"Reds" (R2) - 5.00"x3.25" - $85.00
Pictured above: "Red Passion" (R1) - 5.25"x4.75" - $85.00

To purchase through PayPal, just click on the drop down menu below. Then select the color and code of the glass you want...then click on the "Pay Now" button.






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New Glass Scuptures

"Magical Reds" - 4.75"x3.75" - SOLD

"Blues & Purple IV" - 5.25"x4.00" SOLD (EL)

Creating glass sculptures is quite an experience. Having the glass go from a molten state, to the final form, is something everyone should see or do. If you have the chance to stop by a glassblowing studio, or hot shop, you'll witness an amazing process you'll never forget. I've created around 60 pieces now, and every sculpture seems to take on a life of it's own. You never really now how the colors turn out, until they have been in the annealing oven, and cooled for 24 hours...the wait is sometimes agonizing!.

Those that have purchased one of my glass pieces come to realize that the glass is so much better when viewed in person. What a ray of sunlight does to the glass is pure magic!

Both pieces have been SOLD.

Be sure and click on the images for a closer look.


HDR Photography - My First Attempts











HDR Photography is also known as high dynamic range photography. HDR photography is the process of combining 3 or more exposures of the same image. The idea behind high dynamic range photography is to highlight the best exposure for different parts of the same photograph. HDR photography typically works best in outdoor settings, or settings with a wide range of light and color.

The 1st photos in this post were taken at the West Hylebos Wetlands in Federal Way, Washington. The last photos were taken at Alder Lake near Elbe, Washington.

To all my "Plein Air" artist friends - using an HDR photo reference is pretty close to working on location!

I'm still learning how to create these HDR photos, and I'm having a blast doing i! I'd love to know what you think! Make sure you click on the photos for a better view!


Chinook Pass and Mt. Rainier








Dominated by majestic Mt. Rainier at every turn, this All American Road traces the historic Naches Trail trading route between Enumclaw and Naches. At 5,430 feet, Chinook Pass marks a dramatic change in the landscape, separating the dense cedar and fir forests on the west side of the Cascade Mountains from the massive basalt cliffs of the Columbia Plateau on the East side. This byway is known for its history, the beauty of Mt. Rainier, and the many outdoor recreational opportunities it offers. The Federal Highway Administration honored Chinook Pass as an All American Road in 1998.

Be sure and click on each photo for a larger view!


The Great Prosser Hot Air Balloon Rally













I had the pleasure of attending my first balloon rally last weekend in Prosser, Washington. All I can say is that it's an explosion of color that everyone should enjoy. The following are just a few of the photos I took at the rally.

Ballooning in Prosser started 20 years ago when balloon pilot Ted Wirch came to town to give his in-laws a balloon ride. During Ted's flight over Prosser he realized just what a beautiful place Prosser really is. He decided there and then that he had to tell other balloonist about the great flying there was to be had in the skies over Prosser.

Make sure you click on each photo for a closer look. Enjoy!!


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