The Artist

Debra Dowden-Crockett is a glass and jewelry artist working in Ashburn, VA.  Debra has been designing jewelry for almost 10 years.  Each of her pieces is lovingly created by hand in her studio from an inspiration, idea, or thought.  Every bead and piece of jewelry she designs and constructs is one-of-a-kind and seems to have its own personality, not only through the creative process, but as a final work of art.   

She has been working with glass, sculpting and painting with it in the torch, for almost five years.  Her deep passion for nature, especially plants and flowers, inspires her to attempt to duplicate its beauty and intricacy in her work. Working with glass, she is able to create small details and to mix a wide variation of colors enabling her to follow each inspiration.  Her objective for the art glass that she creates is to replicate some of the beauty nature offers in a small object that can be held, worn, and cherished forever.   

Debra’s work has been featured in many publications on glass art and has been exhibited at prestigious museums, galleries, and various venues around the country.  Look for her work at select galleries and shows, as well as on her website.

 

Select Exhibitions, Awards, and Recognition

  • Juried Exhibition, December 1 - December 30, 2006, "Celebrating Craft", Rossdhu Gallery, Chevy Chase, MD

  • Guest Artists Exhibition, December 9, 2006, Lorton Arts Foundation, Lorton, VA

  • Juried Exhibition, September 30 - November 12, 2006, "Once Upon a Bead", Catskills Mountain Foundation Gallery, Hunter, NY

  • Featured Artist, The Bead Review 2005, Annual Publication of the Year's Best Glass Art Beads

  • Third Place, Glass Category, 2005, Virginia's Best of Artists Juried Competition and Publication

  • Honorable Mention, Jewelry Category, 2005, Virginia's Best of Artists Juried Competition and Publication

  • Select Artists Exhibition, 2004, Corcoran College of Art + Design, Washington, DC

  • Featured Artist, 2004, Spotlight on Magic Color Reactions, Publication on Glass Art Beads

  • Permanent Exhibition Celebrating Beads and Their History, Bead Museum, Washington, DC

 
 
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