FROM VISION TO REALITY
Hi, I'm Danamarie, the owner and creator of InnerGlow Art Studio. I have been creating art my whole life, whether it be in the form of painting, pottery, kiln fired glass, or most recently jewelry.
I am traditionally trained as a Fine Artist and Graphic Designer which has always fed my soul.
Previously, I spent twenty-seven years in the Advertising industry as a Creative Director and
eleven years as a licensed massage therapist. That brings me to now, where I continue to
grow as an artist and bring you 3D work using my gifts and talents to create a sense of
connection and inner beauty for others.
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I have always felt connected to the universe and people in a creative and purposeful way.
As an empath and highly sensitive soul, it was no accident when I stumbled upon energy
healing eleven years ago. It affirmed for me a connection to my deep intuition and higher self
and provided a path where I could now combine my love of art and energy healing with the creative process of making wearable and functional art that provides energy and balance. My work starts with the intention for love to flow and solidify in the glass pieces that I make.
Each piece is created with the intention of bringing a sense of connection, and joy to the recipient. The process involves many steps listed below, from conception, sketching, creating a color way, cutting the glass shapes, assembling the pieces, and firing multiple times in a special glass kiln to extremely high temperatures. The work doesn't stop there, it continues to evolve as it becomes the beautiful jewel that it was meant to be. This process spans a few days and sometimes weeks, but is always magical, because no matter how hard I try to control the outcome of the firing, the kiln and the fire always win. The fire creates an enlightening and wonderful surprise that weaves into
a strong symbolic piece.
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The firing process is spiritual to me, it is a reminder to trust my inner light and an active living symbol of the divine fire that burns in all of us. Much like life, we can't always control the outcome of our choices, but when given an intense energy similar to fire, if we carefully lean into the challenge, respect the boundaries, trust the process and embrace the dance, it shows us the brightest colors, light and warmth in darkness.
I am grateful for the opportunity to bring you this beautiful work that is handmade by me. I remain passionate about continuously evolving and creating unique,
one-of-a-kind wearable and functional art. When you purchase one of my pieces, know that each piece is original and delicately hand crafted in my home
studio in Roswell, GA.
The creative process in steps.
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Idea is created
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Colors and glass are selected and cut
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Layers are assembled and tacked in place
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Put in a glass kiln and fired to 1480° (12 hrs)
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Cooled for 8 hrs and removed from kiln
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Cold worked, sanding/grinding to shape
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Kiln fired again to polish (6 - 8 hrs)
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Once cooled (4 hrs), Metal findings added
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A beautiful finished piece of art is brought to life and complete.
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Limited pieces are sold online and full collection including new inventory
is sold in person at juried art festivals throughout the South East.