Inspirations

Sarah creates unique pieces of glass which are individually numbered. They are a form of decorative art which, with care, can also be put into everyday use. Her designs change and evolve, but always reflect her interest in colour, the elements of water and sunlight, and the optical effects resulting from the interaction between the two.

Sarah has been working in glass enamel at her studio in Hampshire for 20 years. She uses coloured enamels to create a painterly effect on the glass before layering, fusing and slumping it to produce her jewellery, clocks, dishes, coasters and pictures.

Water, and particularly the sea, is a huge source of inspiration for Sarah — and this is reflected in the gorgeous colours she uses. She loves the work of the French Impressionists, in particular Henri Matisse & Claude Monet (examples of whose work can be seen opposite), and this love can be seen in the soft almost floating effect of her artwork.

Retail prices start from £9.50 to several hundred pounds for commissioned pieces.

More on Glass Enamelling

Enamels are a paint made of powdered glass and pigments. They are painted on the glass, which is then fired. In the heat of the kiln, the glaze merges with the glass object. It's the same basic technique as is used for glazing pottery. This is an ancient art and, through the ages, has been used for masterpieces of Islamic, Venetian and Bohemian glass.