Spotlight Gallery: The Jewelry Studio

Glass Designs of Marc Taylor

Taking pride in making the heirlooms of tomorrow
Decorating with color and light ... "The Copper Foil Method"

Decorating with stained glass provides virtually endless possibilities. Whether you choose to display a single piece of hanging art, or add a lamp to a room or window in your home, stained glass will add an elegant touch to any decor.

Investing in stained glass, as with any art work, can be a little tricky. One must be careful to look for quality in materials and workmanship. The overall appearance, the color and luminescence of the glass are important factors. Also look for smooth, uniform solder joints and pay attention to the overall sturdiness of the object.

The Process

Each original work begins with an idea -- a picture in the mind's eye. This concept must be acted upon quickly before the feeling is lost. Soon the design takes shape. This is followed by the selection of glass for the piece -- the colors and textures which brings life to the finished product. Only by using the finest domestic and imported materials available can one produce an heirloom quality piece of art.

During the actual construction phase, each piece must be cut and ground to the desired shape with attention to the texture and grain of the glass.

Once shaped and cleaned thoroughly, the edges must be wrapped securely with copper foil. Each piece can then be soldered to an adjacent piece. The "lead beading" process is performed on both sides (front and back) greatly increasing the stability of the object. An average project can contain several pounds of solder which enhances not only the strength, but the overall beauty of the work.

When construction is completed, the piece is meticulously cleaned and then hand-rubbed with an acid patina. This step is vital to achieve the desired coloration and finished luster.

Nearly all the lamp bases used at Artistic Glass Design are genuine turn-or-the-century antiques adding to the uniqueness and value of the finished product.

The work of Marc Taylor can be viewed at:

The Jewelry Studio
369 E. Main Street, Ashland OR 97520

Art District Galleries, A Street, Ashland, OR 97520

December 15, 2001 from 10 am to 12 noon

The first Coffee and Art event sponsored by the A Street Art District Galleries will take place on Saturday December 15th from 10 am to 12 Noon on A Street between 4th and 5th Streets in Ashland. The five galleries are: Davis and Cline Gallery 552 552 A Street; Davis and Cline Gallery 525 A Street; Gallery Living Colors 500 A Street; JEGA Gallery 625 A Street; and Studio A.B 621 A Street.

Davis and Cline Gallery 552 will have two special events. Guests are invited to meet the gallery’s featured artist Judy Weiner at 10 AM. At 11 AM the gallery will present a lecture by two very distinguished guest speakers, Marlene Alt, professor of art from Southern Oregon University and Sana Krusoe professor of art from the University of Oregon. Both of these artists will be talking about the specialized and often misunderstood field of installation art.

Davis and Cline Gallery will serve coffee beginning at 10 AM. Three of the artists represented in the gallery’s current show will be at the gallery to answer questions and meet guests who are interested in the show’s theme, sculpture.

Gallery Living Colors will serve hot cider and will feature jewelry and ceramics by Cheryl Kempner and other gallery artists.

JEGA Gallery will present their annual Christmas event featuring all art media.

Studio A. B will feature pastel and charcoal drawings by Ann DiSalvo and mixed media work by Bruce Bayard.