Meet the Artist
Jannie Ledard has her glass art studio in Jacksonville, Oregon where she creates fused glass jewelry and stained glass windows. She was born and raised in the beautiful town of Rouen, France, known for Monet's paintings of its cathedral and the cradle of writers Pierre Corneille and Gustave Flaubert. After graduating from the University of Rouen, she started a teaching career in France, then Martinique, New York City and San Francisco. She retired from teaching in Berkeley, California.
Her dear companion, Duane Sample, a mosaic artist, opened for her the doors to the luminous world of glass art. She studied the techniques of stained glass with John Peterson in Santa Barbara and attended many workshops. When Duane offered her a kiln, she discovered the multi-faceted realm of fusing and kiln-forming which brought a new dimension to her art.
About Jannie's Work
Stained Glass
Jannie uses either lead or copper foil technique, depending on the size of her design. Her unique work ranges from lampshades to window and home decor. She evolved from classical designs into her own more abstract creations, working lately with the amazing agates, so rich in various earthy colors and inclusions. The pieces displayed here are a small selection of what I have available for purchase now - please visit the Stained Glass gallery to browse my entire collection of stained glass.
Warm Glass
The vivid, luminescent colors of Jannie's bold fused glass jewelry are achieved by combining layers of dichroic and/or compatible glass. The jewelry is fused at 1400 to 1465 degrees and carefully annealed for lasting strength and durability. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. Jannie is presently developing advanced fusing techniques which will lead her to combine stained glass artistry with her warm glass creations. Of local interest, a selection of Jannie's fused glass jewelry is on display at the Ashland Artisan Gallery, Ashland, Oregon. The pieces on display here have been sold - please visit the Fused Glass Jewelry gallery to see what's new!
Announcements
2/12/2009: I am pleased to announce that I will have two exhibitions in the Rogue Valley area this Spring.
- Ashland Community Hospital - I will have several pieces on display in the lobby of the hospital from March through May.
- Medford Library - My work will be included in the library's display of mandala art from April through May.
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