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Did you know that "February" comes from the Latin word "februa", meaning "to cleanse"? I recently learned this and realized it's the perfect time to declutter — something I’ve been...

We had an incredibly busy summer at Nixon Art Glass, and now it's time to prepare for the holidays! We're excited to unveil our latest art glass creations, including stunning...

Can you believe how quickly summer flew by? It feels like just yesterday we were basking in the warmth, and now, here we are, welcoming the vibrant hues of Fall....

I had a fun and eye-opening moment recently when two ladies visited my studio. One friend turned to the other, holding one of my lampwork glass jewelry necklaces in her...

I just finished reading a book about “Customer Relations” and it really got me thinking. One question really stood out: “What is your customer’s first impression of your work?”   Yikes -...

Do You Remember Your Graduation? My high school graduation was a “non-event” as I was one of over 600 graduating from my huge high school. College – now that was different....

COLOR! Color is just the magic adding to any artist’s pallet. And yet, as I begin any project, I spend so much time agonizing over the colors to use. And...

As an artist I constantly deal with judging my work and seeing its flaws. I have in my mind what I want to create. That design never seems to make...

The beginning of the new year calls for some reflection by me on the past year, and looking at what I would like to try with glass in the new...

As the holidays approach do you think about the holiday traditions you practiced in years past? Is it time to start new traditions? I have wonderful memories of a Christmas...