I began this blog to share information about my fused glass work. I started expanding by posting other things that I have found online, and so the blog has evolved into a place where I can share the unusual, odd, beautiful or inspiring things that people are making around the world.
I have always been happiest in learning. I have a degree in teaching special ed, but that career did not hold for long. As computers became more and more a part of daily life, I was drawn into technology. Self-taught in the Adobe programs, I eventually started a business with a partner in graphic design.
I am also largely self-taught in my glass work, having taken an informal class in stained glass many years ago. I have tried many art mediums. I love to create, but glass is the only form that continues to hold my interest. It is the only form where I have found satisfaction and success with my pieces, and I always feel the thrill of striving for something more in what I want to convey.
As I research the world of art online, it becomes clearer to me that art is truly undefinable. Artists are reviled and exalted, they are egotistic self-promoters and introverted creators, they are found in museums, galleries, craft shops and basement studios, they are highly trained and they are outsiders. The art that I prefer takes me outside of myself, it is beauty and emotion, it resonates in my soul.
Linda Oeffling
Rowanberry Studio Blog 
Thanks so much for your kind comments! The Riihimäki museum link is wonderful. I will continue to look through your blog – there is so much to see. It is so amazing that we can “travel the world” through the internet. I love meeting people like yourself who share their lives, interests and photos. Very inspiring.
Hi.
Because You are interested in glass, I dare to give my link to
Riihimäki Glass museum.
There are three posts from this great museum in Finland.
I have plenty of art post, which You find easily under Categories. Try and get amazed. There is such art that cannot be found anywhere else. Personally I love our carved wooden art. Some are together with travel posts; one example under Beyond the Arctic Circle 2.
I took look at all Your post and loved them. Thank You making so great posts.
Have a lovely day!