Jane Highness
Glasswork
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Artist Biography
Jane Highness works primarily in stained glass art with additional interests in gemstone jewelry. Her art journey was stimulated when she took a glass class at the local college and 20 years later she is still hooked by the colors, textures and how sunlight brings out the magic in the glass. Come in to see us at the Art Center to check out her artistic creations!!!
About Jane Highness
I followed the logical steps of leaving my childhood interest in art and drawing and worked for Stanislaus County, California, government. I loved my career, but the interest in art never left. I told myself I would dive deeper into the art world when I retired. And so, I did.
My art journey began when I took a glass class at Modesto Junior College 20 years ago. I am still hooked by the colors, the textures, and how sunlight brings out the magic in the glass. I work in the copper foil method of stained glass. The choice of glass and colors is the key; the eye and mind blend them together like a quilt. I have been fortunate to do some custom pieces, and it is deeply satisfying to know they will be enjoyed in someone's home for a long time.
In 2006, my husband and I went to Quartzsite for the Gem & Mineral show, and at the RV park a lady was giving free classes in wire wrapping. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved rocks. We moved to Lake Havasu in 2020, where I met talented people who did lapidary work. I took classes, and I love turning a rough rock into a beautiful piece of jewelry. The locating, then the slicing, trimming, polishing and finishing are all fulfilling. The earth creates marvelous specimens. I have the rocks, and now the ability to produce cabochons to continue with wrapping or simply to enhance a beautiful specimen. Now I have married my rocks and glass together.
My zest and enthusiasm for art, beauty and whimsy keep me constantly on the hunt for ideas and opportunities to grow my skills. In the process, I have uncovered a beautiful community of artists, and the connections I have made with them are priceless. The Havasu Art Guild and the Havasu Gem & Mineral Society have been a wealth of inspiration, fun and creativity.
I welcome anyone who wants to talk about their art, my art, or just art in general. It makes living just a little more exciting.
