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“Working in stained glass
as a young adult was all
encompassing and upon
perfecting her craft she added

carved and etched glass

”to her repertoire.

her own hot glass studio and began making her mark in Sections for this work are mouth blown. Sandblasted deep carved glass
the contemporary studio glass movement. Her work is now can take from three to sixteen weeks to complete. Carving is done by
collected nationally as well as internationally and showcased hand with the same equipment (pressure pot) that is used to carve tomb
on the prestigious Oceania Cruise Line. stones. I’ll let the photos tell the rest of her story. Meeting this humble
artist is a delightful experience, her warm caring smile and welcoming
Beverly states that she is self taught and works almost attitude will make your day. Beverly can be contacted at naplesglass@
exclusively in the medium of glass. Inspired by nature, gmail.com or by calling 239.455.0037.
architecture and traditional art forms her creative potential
is limitless. She describes her art as “painting with light” and
feels that her work is more than just a beautiful object but a
window into a world of stunning beauty. I couldn’t agree more.
I’ll share a little information so that you can understand the
complexity of Beverly’s work. Chandeliers can take between
four to six months to create and weigh between 100 - 1,000
pounds, with a price ranging between $48,000 to $450,000.
Commercial installations are priced much higher since they
are more labor intensive. Wall displays are in organic form
and range from $15,000 to $150,000, table arrangement sets
range from $2,000 to $30,000 and take 4-6 weeks to complete.
Stained glass projects are primarily made for large areas of
a home and completion time can be between 3-6 months
depending on the scope of the work. If custom beveling is
needed or exotic glass is used that increases time and price.

BEVERLY’S INSTALLATION SITES

Installs Out of the US Installs in the US

Thailand Alabama
Monte Carlo Maryland
Southern France
The Bahamas Texas
Carmel
Italy New York City
England The Hamptons
New Jersey
Las Vegas
South Carolina
St. Petersburg
Miami
Florida Keys
New Hampshire

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