… The works I sell are all made of glass. Creativity in the mind takes place constantly. I may be inspired by a fallen leaf of a tree, a sunset, a flower, a passer-by’s dress, a mistletoe on a stone, or a starfish lying in my son’s hand. My products are usually unique, unique, even I can’t create another one myself. Sophisticated technique, my own made glass blends, bead shapes made by hand without the use of molds.
My name is Rasa, and I'm Lithuanian in Europe. The historical, economic and political situation in Lithuania has led to the very large number of people of Lithuanian origin living abroad. I'm Lithuanian now with my family living in Belgium.
I have a wonderful husband, 3 daughters and son.
I have loved and collected glass, in some form or another, since childhood.
My focus turned to glass beads in 2009 when on internet i saw Kandice Seeber amazing beads. I had no idea that it will eventually change my life!
Also, at the same time came Trollbeads. At the same time, I have seen and creative freedom, and serial beads that were not free. I discovered quickly that famous brand beads are expensive, but the range is limited and every store has "the same" beads. I somehow found the term "Self-Representing Artist" and I was instantly won over by handmade artisan beads.
In May of 2009, my husband helped to install my work place and I took an every day lampworking . I set up my studio. I wanted to learn, and had complete confidence in my creative and artistic abilities, but I studied the blind. I did not have nobody to consult or discuss. Everything has changed when I bought the book of Corina Tettinger, "Passing The Flame" on internet. This was my first extramural class and teacher. And that's all it took.
I was hooked, an addict, a flame junkie, just like that.
There is something mesmerizing about the glow and flow of molten glass. I love it!
My torch is a Midrange Plus Nortel due fuel. It use a mix of oxygen and propane. I anneal all of my work in a profesional digitaly controlled SNOL Kiln. I devote as much time as I can to developing my knowledge and skill in this wonderful medium.
One day I hope to expand my skills and studio beyond my home.
I am a member of the Lithuanian Folk Artist's society, glass artist and lampwork teacher, my number of SRA # S227.
Thanks so much for stopping by.....I appreciate your interest!