Monday, April 27, 2009

Rain forest Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier


glass painting, Rainforest Exotics, includes irons, electrical, chain and canopy
Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier Lamps can be purchased from the artist, Jenny Floravita

This reverse painted glass chandelier was a total pleasure to create! I really enjoy painting the pieces that have different colors going around the bowl. I experiment with different color combinations so each piece is unique.

This is a particularly exciting week because our pond will finally be one step closer to completion. We're having the rock waterfall created by a professional, who is known for large water installations. I'm so excited because my backyard has been in the works for years, with my husband Patrick toiling many long hours and days to create our tropical paridise.

Thank you for looking at one of my newest reverse glass painted chandeliers!

To see more, please visit my website at: www.floravita.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

18" Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier


glass painting, Lotus Magic, includes irons, electrical, chain and canopy
Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier Lamps can be purchased from the artist, Jenny Floravita

Just got back from Waikiki. This is my second trip to the islands in two months. The last trip I stayed mostly in the North Shore of Oahu but this time my mother and I shopped and sunbathed in Waikiki and Honolulu.

I love to travel but it does take me away from my work. Sometimes it's necessary for business and I do create small paintings on these trips but my glass art is all done in focus here in my studio. And actually, I'm excited because I'm getting ready to create three new commission pieces.

The above piece is an example of a smaller, 18" diameter reverse painted chandelier and has beautiful floral highlight elements that are similar to art nouveau designs.

To see more, please visit my website at: www.floravita.com

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Tropical Flower Painting


glass painting, Peacock Floral, includes irons, electrical, chain and canopy
Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier Lamps can be purchased from the artist, Jenny Floravita

This reverse painted glass chandelier went to a very dear client. It's been one of my favorite works and continues to inspire my new pieces. So I want to say, "Thank you, Chris, for being such a supportive friend and collector". I hope you enjoy this piece!

Please visit my website at: www.floravita.com

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Humming Bird Flight, painted glass chandelier


glass painting, Humming Bird Flight, includes irons, electrical, chain and canopy
Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier Lamps can be purchased from the artist, Jenny Floravita

Painted glass chandeliers were very popular during the Victorian era and Philip Julius Handel started the Handel Company in 1876 in Connecticut. He is credited with making reverse painted lamp shades extremely popular. In their time, they were more affordable options to the popular Tiffany lamps. His business thrived through out the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Some of my inspiration comes from these highly collectible painted glass lamp shades.

Please visit my website at: www.floravita.com