Summer Jean
I grew up on the magical island of Kauai where I was home schooled by my wonderful mother. I was 14 when I fell in love with glass. My best friends mom was a glass bead maker, and she gave me my first lesson. My mom could see right away that this was a true passion. She took what little money she had at the time and bought me my own equipment. My best friend and I set up a little studio together and began selling our work at local craft fairs and farmers markets.
Over the years, I explored various vocations and life paths, but as it turns out, nothing beats your first love. I always returned to glass. Melting Glass, creating beauty, it’s what make my heart happy.
It has been a long and difficult journey of a starving artist, but I am so Blessed to have the support of my loving family, especially my parents, including my step mom who has been my biggest fan and generous supporter.
Now I have found an even deeper love in furnace work glass, larger blown glass and sculpture. I hope to be posting photos of some of my larger pieces soon, so stay tuned.