My artistic path began with photography learned as a child from my father who was a professional photographer. Through the years as a photographer myself, I honed my observational skills, attention to detail, and focus, which have served me well - first as a stained glass artist, and now as a fused glass artist.

My love of nature in all its forms influences my art. I am able to draw on my own photography for inspiration when I am creating fused glass (kiln -fired) pieces, many of which are nature themed. Currently, in addition to a layered fused glass process, I use a penning technique, in which I draw on clear glass with a pen and enamel inks and pair that with colored glass to create the finished piece.

All styles of my work can be viewed in my studio and on my Instagram account: Bettiannefordglass.