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Sun Dance Martini Gilded Glass by Jan Maitland

Corvallis is known for being a city of art and culture.  We also take great pride in the diverse ways that people choose to express themselves.  Two artist who take this to a new level are Skip Horton and Jan Maitland.  Their unique style of mastering glass artwork has created a new definition of sustainability in art.

Skip Horton is what you would call an all around artistic guy, he has been a potter, custom furniture maker, and a luthier.  His interest in glass blowing started in 1978 and has since grown.  Skip and his wife Donna’s interest were so profound that they opened Gazelle Glass, which has been around for more than 30 years.  Their unique passion for creating glass blown items (mostly salt and pepper shakers) has brought their art to people all over the country.

Jan Maitland is an internationally awarded pastel artist, however a true passion of hers lies in gilded glass.  Her work in glass is a take on the art of many others from all over the world.  However, it is also complemented by her own style, a style that has evolved to the use of gold and silver gilding, enamel painting, reverse painting, and the use of millefiori beaded accents.  More information about both her pastel and glass work can be found on her website.