About The Artist

I have always worked in one art form or another, but after being introduced to fused glass, I knew that I had found my medium. The interplay of vibrant colors, translucent light-play and smooth glossy surfaces bring me total creative joy. The endless possibilities of combining colors, textures and techniques have allowed me a lifetime of learning and discovery.

My designs are inspired by patterns and colors that I see around me every day. Each design begins with a color pallet intended to either thrill the senses or elicit a pleasant surprise through unusual pattern combinations. The use of one unique piece of glass in a design, different from the rest, is exciting to the eye and mind. Art that surprises is fun. Through my designs I hope to share my passion, joy and thrill of art glass with others.

-- Ann Mackiernan, AM Glass

Ann lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her husband “Mac” and their 150-pound Newfoundland, Porter. She is largely a self-taught artist having dabbled in various mediums through the years including painting, raku pottery and silver-smithing, all of which have influenced the way she works with glass in her studio.