“Welcome to the Stifel”
36”x36” mosaic on 2” cradled Gessoboard 💎
I grouted it today, what a finale! I wonder how much it weighs?

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I’m Founder, Owner, & CEO of my own sweatshop! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #mosaicart #ArtInProgress
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“Welcome to the Stifel” 36”x36” Mosaic on 2” Cradled gessoboard. This is a big piece but the gessoboard is designed to carry the weight! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #ArtInProgress
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“The Ancient One” 12”x12” oil over acrylic.
Every time I looked at my design for The Ancient One, I kept visualizing flowers; especially daisies. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #stifel #skull

Nautilus Alchemy
16” x 20”
Oil over acrylic on cradled gesso board

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“The Ancient One” stained glass/ mosaic pattern. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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“New Ivy” Stained Glass
This one’s a bit of an experiment, but I’ve got big hopes for it. I’m chasing an idea with this piece that I’m really excited to see take shape. Let’s see where it goes 🌿✨ #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt

“Iron Fleur” oil over acrylic.
Busy day in the studio! Helped out with kids’ classes, got some painting in, planned my own upcoming sessions, and worked on a stained glass project
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“Iron Fleur” oil over acrylic. Reference by Photogragher Freddie Bainbridge. I was informed I was on the Channel 7 News a few days ago. 🥳🎊🎉. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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“Eye of the Dragon” - Stained Glass It’s bit of a hot mess, but I’m so happy to have completed it. On to the next project in my art residency! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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“The Dragon’s Eye” has 155 pieces of stained glass, and I spent the entire day grinding each one. It’s much more physical than I thought it would be, but the progress feels real. Every single piece brings it closer to life.
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Looks like a juicy gummy bear made of stained glass; but surprise! It’s a painting. 3D to 2D, back to looking 3D again. Tricky little illusion! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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Spent some time cooking up new stained glass patterns. Now if only soldering would magically figure itself out! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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I LOVE this but I still need to replace a piece or two to help fill the gaps. 🐏 #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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Just had a private stained glass lesson with Kelly White and OMG, total game changer!
My cutting skills feel like night and day compared to before. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt

Learning stained glass is INTENSE.
While cutting the pattern I made yesterday, one I thought was simple; I realized I need to remake it. My glass cutting “skills” aren’t quite there yet. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt

Ellie Stanislav; fellow artist-in-residence, warrior in arms, soldier in battle, and sister in the nunnery; creates the most charming tiles and sculptures. Her little rams are just too cute. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress

Practicing my cutting, Grinding, & Soldering of the stained glass today! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
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A watercolor study by artist Tara Fly, depicting the Elk River flowing through forested West Virginia mountains.

A new watercolor study, inspired by my view of the Elk River from atop Sutton dam... minus the town. Sorry, Sutton! Maybe this is how it looked before the settlers arrived in 1792. 😅

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