Artful Art Glass Art Glass and Fine Art
 by Debbie Malone

Our Family vacations were all about discovery; every time we stopped somewhere we explored. It was on these adventures that I first saw Stained glass art; I was fascinated! I talked about how some day I would like to learn how to make things out of glass. I talked about it so often, that for my birthday my friends gave me a few
pieces of glass and some tool to get started. I have always been intrigued on how things are made. 

I like the challenge of figuring out things, and since there were no classes available at that time, I simply had to teach myself. This is when I developed a real passion for glass and art. I realized it was a combination of textures, colors, shapes and light that all played a vital part in the beauty of a finished work of art.

I spent 17 years working in architectural design, I incorporate much of the basic elements of lay out and design into my art today. I like to push the envelope on what I can do with glass; from decorative soldering to manipulating glass in the kiln. I’m always in pursuit of funky, edgy, over-the-top, gallery quality-pieces. My Art is definitely not your traditional stained glass!

Now, fortunately, my passion is also my vocation.  I teach a variety of glass art classes, as well as other mediums, and really love seeing other people turn on to the unique beauty of glass artistry.  I also design and create one-of-a-kind custom windows, jewelry and 3-D art forms.

I'm a big believer in promoting the arts and participated in a variety of art shows and competitions, I've been privileged to win several top awards and have judged may art shows. I'm proud to be a charter member of the Texas Glass Artists Association.