The Glass Desert
GlassMixed Media 2D & 3D
About the Artist
A desert dweller for the past 14 years, I translate my love of my desert surroundings into a line of Modern Stained Glass cacti and other desert inspired home decor. My work is inspired by my day to day environment as I strive to pay homage to Tucson’s amazing Sonoran Desert. Each piece evokes the personality of the desert and are great for plant lovers with green or black thumbs.
Pronouns: she/her
About the Process
In all of my life, I strive to live as lightly as I can. I think about every choice I make and how it will impact the larger picture – each plastic bag I refuse, each time I refill my metal water bottle, my choice not to have children. I bring these same ideals into my glasswork. Most of the glass I use is vintage, each cup is repurposed, and I use recycled packaging materials. Every piece utilizes recycled materials, so TGD’s products are low footprint and high quality. When you shop TGD, you can be proud to know that you are doing good in the world and taking a small step to reduce our impact on the planet.
Virtual Studio Tour
My work station - This is where I cut all of my glass, copper foil it, and solder it all together. In essence, this is where the magic happens, the heart of my studio. All of my hand tools, my soldering iron, and best light sources are in this area of my studio.
Wet Station - This is the section of my studio where I do wet work. On the left is a wet scroll saw (red) that allows me to cut complex shapes that I wouldn't be able to cut with hand tools. On the right is my grinder (brown/white) that I use for every piece of glass. Grinding down the edges of the glass allows me to wrap it in copper foil.
My desk space - This is where I do glass painting, work on designing patterns, store projects while they are waiting for homes, and so forth. This is a key space for me when I am not working on the direct creation of the stained glass itself.
Contact & Purchase Information
Interested in Purchasing?Pricing Information: Less than $150, $151 to $500
There are several ways to shop The Glass Desert! You can visit my Online Shop at www.TheGlassDesert.com/store. I have an active Etsy Shop at www.Etsy.com/shop/GlassDesert Or you can visit my Facebook album and contact me via the album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TheGlassDesert&set=a.1924764837805763
Contact Information
Website: https://www.TheGlassDesert.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlassDesert
Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheGlassDesert
Email: Alex@TheGlassDesert.com
Studio Information
The Glass Desert
Address: 2726 E. Blanton Dr., Tucson, Arizona, 85716, [ Map it! ]
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