Masters: Glass Beads: Major Works by Leading Artists

The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the world s top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color. Explore Bruce St. John Maher s fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilman s glass. Kate Fowle Meleny s luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Sharon Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight.
Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a bio and personal commentary that provides insights into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece.