I am a creative being. Throughout my life I have embraced, applied and oozed creativity into every aspect of my life.  There is nothing in my life that hasn't had colour, words, emotion, and creativity poured into it, over it or marinated in it. 

I have always been drawn to the fluidity, colour and essence of glass.  After dipping my toes into many of the various glass arts (stained glass, fusing, frit work, painting, glass blowing etc) I found my bliss in flamework.  I find both serenity and power in playing with molten glass. I have been creating and manipulating this dynamic medium since 2006 and it is always a soulful and organic experience for me.  

 

Over the years I have been lucky to take classes and spend time with some amazing artists across Canada, United States and even in Thailand. Otherwise I am mostly self taught, through experimenting and playing I have been able to truly enjoy the learning over the years and look forward to much more!

 

When I was younger....in junior high school actually...I used this word 'awesomosity' to describe all manners of great, fun and wild things. It is more of a feeling than a look and it was difficult to define...but here is my best attempt at what it has evolved into for me.

Awesomosity is the state of being where joy, inspiration, peace, empowerment and creativity converge.

I am grateful to have been raised with art and to have found something that is meaningful, beautiful and magical to me. I embrace my flaws and imperfections and express my quirkiness and fierceness.

Thank you for visiting!
Laurel

be fierce, find your bliss and bask in your awesomosity.