Several
years ago, I was given a weekend glassblowing as a Christmas gift. That
was my first introduction to working with hot glass and I didn't know it at the
time, but it was also the event that would eventually lead me to my career
change. I was introduced to an artist who taught lampworking and found it was a
way to create tiny glass "gems" out of my home studio. And of
course...that lead to designing jewelry and launching Donna Sauers Designs.
I
feel I have come full circle. I started out with intention of going into the
arts and somewhere took a fork in the road and entered a careen in
Marketing. After spending 20+ years in
direct marketing in the gift and office products industries and then after several
life changes I found myself back in the arts.
Sometimes your heart brings you back to what you love. However, all the corporate experience in
marketing and product development gave me a sound foundation for my own
business.
What
do I like most about what I do? Yes, I
get to play with fire, create my own designs, and still use that marketing side
of the brain, but the thing I love most are all the people that are now in my
life. A wonderful collection of talented
artists that inspire me, challenge me, and provide the support to keep doing
what I love.
Working with the hot glass is one of my favorite parts and to me it is mesmerizing watching a rod of glass melt in the torch. I primarily work in shape and color since I love the pure color of the glass. You will find my little leaves in just about every design. Creating the palettes and designs is where I believe
my previous art background is a definite asset. My work table is covered with glass beads and gems and I approach my pieces as I would a painting combining different beads and elements to create depth and light. Each piece has a multitude of semi-precious gems that are wireworked throughout
the piece to give it movement and interest.
Working with the hot glass is one of my favorite parts and to me it is mesmerizing watching a rod of glass melt in the torch. I primarily work in shape and color since I love the pure color of the glass. You will find my little leaves in just about every design. Creating the palettes and designs is where I believe
my previous art background is a definite asset. My work table is covered with glass beads and gems and I approach my pieces as I would a painting combining different beads and elements to create depth and light. Each piece has a multitude of semi-precious gems that are wireworked throughout
the piece to give it movement and interest.
The biggest compliment I can receive is to hear that people love wearing my pieces (and they get compliments!). Jewelry is a personal expression of
ourselves and it is a wonderful feeling when someone decides to wear my designs.
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