This was the first painting party I hosted. That party inspired me to start Graze Your Glass.
In 2018, a group of my dear friends suggested we celebrate a couple birthdays by having a painting party. We thought it would be fun to paint wine glasses rather than canvases. After a quick discussion I decided to take on the challenge of helping everyone create a masterpiece on their very own wine glass.
Everyone had such a great time, but for me it was extra special. A group of my loved ones joined me in what I refer to as my “Happy Place”.
Following the painting party, I would visit my friends who proudly displayed and used these glasses. Every time I would see that it warmed my heart.
It was that joy and pride that inspired me to create this experience for as many other folks as I could reach.
I started my career in the art world where I worked in advertising/print production and put to use my degree in commercial art (art created for commercial purposes, i.e. advertising). Unfortunately, over time the internet made it harder to earn a living and in my role as art director I was forced to layoff many team members. This took a toll on me, really tested my faith, and forced me to make the difficult decision of leaving the industry. I have since been working in medical staffing which is rewarding in many ways, but I miss the world of art terribly, because it has always been my passion.
Now that we have Graze your Glass, I have been painting and creating. I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to get back into the world of art. I literally can’t hold back my excitement! I keep thinking what a dream come true it will be to do what I love every day of the week. It allows me to share my passion and love of art with all of you.
My Family has been super supportive and wonderful in helping me to bring my love of art to the rest of the world.
They have helped me realize that what you love is what you should surround yourself with.
Through this journey my goal is to make you all love art as much as I do. I plan to do that by offering you fun designs that you can easily paint while enjoying time with friends and loved ones. Glasses that you will be proud to display and share with others.