Check out Deborah Hanson’s Artwork

Today we’d like to introduce you to Deborah Hanson.

Deborah, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
I have been a Stained-Glass Artist since 1999, but my interest in glass began much earlier. My great aunt was an accomplished artist and as a young girl, I was fascinated with her work, particularly the mosaic artwork.
I began my career by taking stained glass courses through the local Parks and Recreation Department. I also took a variety of classes at local stained-glass stores where I learned a variety of skills. For years I honed my skills making objects for family and friends.

Later, I began selling my work at craft fairs and boutiques. In addition to making stained glass wind chime sun catchers, I enjoy making lead panels, experimenting with fusible glass and making mosaic stepping stones. My favorite topics are southwest themes. When I am not making my artwork, I volunteer teaching children.

We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I make stained and fused glass objects for the home. I make a lot of suncatchers, as well as stepping stones, garden art, butterfly feeders and other glass objects. I love the beauty found in the variety of glass colors, the way the light filters through the different hues of glass casting beautiful colored shadows, and I love making beautiful objects that people can use to adorn their home and garden. I make everything in my home studio with various hand cutting tools, an electric saw and grinder, and a large kiln which I use for fusing and slumping. My work is inspired by both nature and the materials themselves and I hope that people who view my artwork can feel the beauty of the materials as I do.

What do you think it takes to be successful as an artist?
I feel incredibly privileged to be able to do something that I love and for me, success means making artwork that other people love as well. I have been fortunate to have others take as much joy in my work as I do in making it. To be truly successful as an artist I believe it is essential to be passionate about your medium, and I truly love making glass art!

Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
I have exhibited my work at Tubac Center of the Arts, and at local farmers markets in Tucson, Arizona. I have been selling my art on etsy.com since March of 2008. You can find my shop at www.DesertCreations.etsy.com

Contact Info:

• Address: Deborah Hanson
• Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesertCreations
• Email: azturtles@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desertcreationsetsy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Desert-Creations
• Other: https://www.pinterest.com/desertcreations

Image Credit:
Greg McCown

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