As I look through the World Art Glass Magazine’s Anniversary issue I am in awe of all of the great glass artists included. Kathleen Elliot’s work just jumped out at me. Her realism in her botanicals is fantastic. They’re almost edible. I needed to share it with everyone. She’s had many careers within her life with glass work being her most current and hopefully long lasting.
Kathleen was introduced to glass by a friend that did scientific glass blowing. He was sculpting and playing and showed her how. She obviously really enjoyed it. She started with blown beads and lampworking and jewelry making. 
After taking classes at Pilchuck Glass School with Laura Donefer, Robert Mickelsen and Shane Faro she found her current and most fabulous style. It was after Shane Faro’s class that the move from bead making to art glass sculpture really took hold. She says she is most inspired by William Morris and Vincent Van Gogh. William Morris has integrity to his art and Van Gogh great feeling. These are traits highly important to her and her art. She shows in galleries all over, such as Pismo Fine Art Glass and if you want to get to know her better check out her blog. 
