As a glass artist, I have been seeking new ways to use salvaged glass. I have found that I can use many of the same mark making techniques with a variety of vitreous enamels. I can create depth through multiple pieces of glass or multiple enamel layers. I can add texture by applying the enamel in different viscosities, including dry, and by firing at different temperatures. In fact, temperature has a direct impact on color, and can be very useful.
I chose to use vitreous enamel paintings for a large number of pieces in Before We’re Gone 2019.