Bee Skinner - Gallery Artist Profile

Currently we have the work of 16 different artists represented in Time and Sand Gallery.  I thought what a great idea it would be to blog about these artists and their works.

I would like to introduce you to Bee Skinner, a fused glass artist from Battle Ground, IN.  I have not met Bee in person, but hope to someday.  I first "met" Bee on an online Etsy team called INcrowd.  INcrowd is a group of creative people who live in Indiana and sell online at Etsy.com

When I first decided to open the gallery I posted my idea on the group's message board and Bee was one of the first to encourage me and also sign up to have her beautiful glass in my shop.

The following is an excerpt from her shop profile:  Life is pretty fast and furious right now. I'm sure it is for you as well. I am constantly working in the studio, moving my art through many processes, i.e. developing new skills, the elements of design and, as always, deep, deep goofiness. I am LOVING every last minute of it!!!! I am also trying to make as many shows as possible because deeply seeded within me is my love of meeting people and watching their amusement and smiles when they see my work. I'm an interactive kind of gal.


I love all facets of glass – from design and color play to the cutting, shaping, and firing (FIRE!). I am inspired by my garden, and admire ornamental designs from all over the world – from Appalachia to the Ukraine. I hope my work reflects the fun I am having in my studio and the beautiful things I observe in the world around me.

This beautiful vase is one of Bee's pieces you can purchase in my shop.  She took peacock and amber glass cut them, then crossed them and fired the glass flat. In a second firing the glass is allowed to drop freely until just the right moment. Bee states that thrill of  this process is sublime.

Come and see Bee's wonderful pieces at the Time and Sand Gallery, 1107 16th Street, Columbus, Indiana.  Our hours are Tuesdays 10-5 and Saturday 10-2pm.

Blessings, C.