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Artist: Jenny Parker
Artists » Jenny Parker
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Craft Medium:
Glass
Artist's Statement: Stained glass made in the Tiffany style as well as traditional leaded glass.
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Artist Works:
Artist Biography:
I was born and raised on a 500-acre farm in the Midwest where I learned to raise livestock, grow and preserve our food, and appreciate nature and all its wonderful seasons. Dad was a full time coal-miner and raised cattle, hogs, and grain. He and Mom still farm today. My younger sister is a high school math teacher and my younger brother is a diesel mechanic by trade.
My mother, grandmothers, and great-great aunt instilled in me a love of nature, art, and glass. Mom is a fabulous cook and collector of Depression Glass-ware. My grandmothers were artists in textiles and gardening. My Great-great Aunt Addie’s works of art were made by “reverse painting” on glass.
I moved to Louisiana in the early 1980’s and fell in love with the culture. I found my new home very different from the place and people I grew up knowing. The food was spicy, the people warm, and the Cajun French language exotic.
In February 2005, I learned that my backyard neighbor was a stained glass artist and had been for many years. I asked her if she would teach me about working in stained glass. She graciously agreed. I’m so very thankful for the knowledge she shared with me.
I started my home-based business and named it Botanical Glass. My studio is in my glass-enclosed back porch and overlooks my backyard sanctuary where I get to enjoy the birds and flowers as I work in my craft. Panels are created using both copper-foil and lead techniques. Due to its organic feel, my glass of choice is handmade as opposed to machine rolled. I am always searching for unique findings to add to my glass designs.
Artist Website Email to Jenny Parker
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