About the Artist

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About the Artist

Shannon Handel grew up on a llama farm in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. She had always been artistically inclined - she was just never able to find an art form that captured her attention and interest long enough to really get into it (though if a Bob Ross episode in on television, she can still be found to be completely engrossed in the happy little trees and the friendly little rocks). Though her mother had a background in stained glass, Shannon was introduced to lampwork glass beads when a friend through Otter Llama 4-H started showing her creations to people.

Shannon was mesmerized. Her interest in the art form grew day by day until the urge to create these unique pieces took her to Sunlight Art Glass in Surrey, where she got her beginner's kit with a Hot Head torch and a small selection of glass. From then on, it has been a love affair that has lasted over eight years.

Shannon's pieces are made with eye-catching colour combinations and extremely tactile textures. People who wear her pieces often comment on how they find themselves touching their wearable art throughout the day.

Shannon has been fortunate during her time as a lampworker to have friends and family to support her creativity, always willing to give input on a particular piece, display a gift with pride, or help at local craft fairs. Shannon now works on a Minor torch with an oxygen concentrator and propane.

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