Kathy Watson

I became a dancer.  It seemed an unlikely move for a shy, serious klutz but I had been given the grace to follow my intuition.  My heart was soaring but my hands were shaking.  Despite the fact that I had to work harder than some of the others, I turned out to have a few natural gifts, including an elegant sense of line. Out on the dance floor, completely vulnerable, working with others to create fleeting images of beauty, I was very open to God.  The lessons I learned there have served me well.  We are given our deepest desires for a reason.  I learned to follow a dream, even what seemed an unlikely one, one step at a time.  I learned that willingness and perseverance will overcome a number of obstacles.  I learned that creativity can be nurtured and skills taught--that artists aren’t necessarily born.

Now I work with glass.  The joy I once found in movement I now also find in color, light, and line.  Being an artist is a way of looking at the world and making parts of that vision apparent to others.  Glass is a beautiful medium for exploring color and light.  I am still known for having elegant lines, along with a strong sense of color and joy.  I am happy to be able to share my work with others.