Randy Walker shows us what happens when you practice your craftsmanship for years in a supporting role before launching out on your own…and it is magical.
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Walker, who has been an integral part of the William Morris blowing team for almost two decades, also puts his degree in Wildlife Ecology to good use in this body of blown and sculpted glass driftwood, birch, brambles, pods and foliage. Look at the detail shots to truly appreciate the craftsmanship – and don’t the birch vessels seem like grouped figures deep in conversation?
From his website:
“The work is born from a deep seated reverence for the forest’s grandeur and tenacious vitality. Life’s seasons and cycles are played out with timeless patience. It’s one place where the beauty of change, both death and birth, is celebrated equally. To capture the essence of the forest’s weathered branches, intricate bark patterns and autumn leaves, Randy skillfully matches molten glass’s animated movement and endless array of colors with the same essential qualities found in nature.”
“I gather inspiration from molten glass’s animated movement, evocative colors and intricate surfaces equal to the inspiration I harvest from the same essential qualities found in nature.” Randy Walker
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Stunning.
I am stunned by the detail of the leaves and the would love to see them being made.
They are wonderful. Where do you sell them?
I spent one day blowing a droopy, sad little vase, so I have an idea how much skill and expertise it took to create these pieces. Saltwater Birches is a visual feast in color and form. And you are so right…the vessels seem to be whispering secrets amongst themselves. Absolutely breathtaking.
absolutely breath taking love your work!!have always been fascinated with glass and am looking for a glass blowing course would be gr8 if you could recommend one.