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More of the same!
Happy New Year! 2011 has been a banner year for me as an artist. I said “Yes!” to some big opportunities and worked to make them successful. In 2011 I launched my new blog website, which I love, started a … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
Feed the Meter Episode 3 In this episode of Feed the Meter, an OakPark.com video series, host Patty Keyuranggul meets Oak Park artist Bryan Northup of bentbottle to discuss his latest glasswork project “Catching Hail.” Northup utilizes glass salvaged from … Continue reading
Holiday Gift List
You must have seen the buy local, handmade signs on Facebook especially because of the occupy movement. Being an independent artist I appreciate the efforts to awaken fellow Americans to the importance of keeping small businesses in business and keeping … Continue reading
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Catching Hail
A new partnership with the Garfield Park Conservatory has landed Oak Park glass artist Bryan Northup some of the shards left in the wake of the devastating June 30 hail storm. The damaged glass panes will be transformed into one-of-a-kind art … Continue reading
GROUPON offer @ OPAL
Check it out! I am teaching your choice of a fusing workshop or glass mosaic workshop at the Oak Park Art League! The Groupon is HERE!
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NEW BOOK: Sculpture and Design with Recycled Glass
I am honored to have my work included in this first ever, history making book on Recycled Glass Sculpture and Design. Continue reading
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34th Annual Mid America Bonsai Exhibit
Whether or not I have my own bonsai trees on exhibit at this show, its something I look forward to all year. Its so inspiring to see the level these artists achieved with their trees. Such patience and depth of … Continue reading
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Custom Projects
I like the challenge of collaborating with someone else on a custom project. Recently I have had several projects go through the studio that originated in my etsy shops online. Today I am shipping out the finished pieces and thought … Continue reading
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Upcycle: Wine Bottle Tiles
Fired flat, wine bottles are hand-cut and fire- polished for a rounded finish. Using different parts of the bottle, shapes are precisely repeated and inverted to create an organic and contemporary field of eco-conscious glass tile, perfect for kitchen or … Continue reading
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