White Elk Studio ~ Glen Haven, CO
The Birth
of a Glass Masterpiece
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul,
and paints his own nature into his pictures..."
~Henry Ward Beecher
A Word About This Multi-Talented Glass Artist
Marty’s fascination with the movement of water — and how light dances through it — naturally led him to the medium of blown glass. He has extensively studied the interaction of light and water, exploring their relationship to rainbows, chakras, healing, and artistic expression.
"My love of glass supports my philosophies in spirituality and prayer. I believe a spiritual magic occurs when ancient ocean sands are gathered from Mother Earth and placed into a crucible of fire, tempering the elements into molten fluid called glass. When this molten glass is combined with various metals to create the colors of the rainbow, and formed into free-flowing vessels, a glimpse into the mystery of creation is revealed."
Marty practices off-hand glass blowing — using no molds, no grinding — a challenging method that demands one-shot precision. Working with molten glass at 2300 degrees, he shapes each piece with only his hands and simple tools, resulting in exquisite art glass formed by pure intention and skill.
Known as White Elk, his inspiration is drawn from a place of awe and reverence for the beauty and mystery of life. His creations reflect a spiritual connection to the elements, and an enduring commitment to the sacredness of his craft.
"Art is the study of communicating this state of veneration..."
White Elk has been a dedicated glass artist since 1993.