We are thrilled to offer a treasure straight from from the hands of master glass artist Rick Ayotte. As Rick has been quoted saying, “My whole life I’ve had an enthusiasm for getting close to wild things. When you capture that special energy in a piece, it really comes to life.” Rick has been advancing the techniques for creating a glass paperweight for many years. His use of “Glasscape” painting for the background of this piece has us wishing a sunset this beautiful would grace our Chicago gallery. To read more about Rick Ayotte and his illustrious career, or to be the only one to be able to purchase this 1-of-1 design click HERE.
Category Archives: Artists
Paul Stankard
Most commonly referred to as the father of modern glass paperweights, Paul Joseph Stankard is a visionary and innovator in the delicate field of glass manipulation. Born in April of 1943, Stankard was the second of nine children …more
The Beautiful World of Paperweights
Paul Stankard in the News
Courtesy of CBS Sunday Morning
“APRIL 26, 2015, 9:29 AM | The common paperweight rarely gets much attention in today’s digital world, but Paul Stankard’s dazzling creations are true works of art – an entire universe encased in glass; Martha Teichner visits the artist at his New Jersey studio” …more


