Philabaum features glass created with three distinctive techniques, including hot sculpted and carved as well as the familiar blown method. Jason Marstall works in blown forms using classic Venetian techniques and lately has begun sculpting solid figurative works. Steve Hagan creates functional works and figurative forms that feature texture and gesture. Mark Leputa’s work is recognized and collected by afficionados around the world. He creates sculptures of blown and carved glass.
Linda Ray is a freelance journalist based in Tucson, Arizona. She contributes to various local publications, including Tucson Weekly and Tucson Local Media, LLC, covering a range of topics such as local events, comedy, and entertainment. With a knack for finding the humor in everyday life, Linda brings a lighthearted and relatable perspective to her writing.