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Connected Through Colors 🧬
This mandala reflects all the many colors of India, as well as a sense of the water of the holy Ganges river. India is bursting in vibrant colors. This piece brings the sense of interconnectedness, oneness that we all felt as part of this pilgrimage to Uttarakhand with Sacred Earth Journeys.

Karen Wilson
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Crown of Inspiration 🏔️
I came back from India in late November, inspired by the beauty and reverence for the natural world: the powerful rivers, the majestic mountains, the glorious sunrises and sunsets. This glass mandala was inspired by the sunrises over the Himalayas - especially the one in this photo by Emily. The seven pointed star in the center is symbolic of the sun, and mountains all around are represented in the outer circle, all interconnected. The rocky shores along the Ganga River i

Karen Wilson
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Workhouse Glass International 2025
This piece was accepted to the 11th Annual Workhouse Glass International show that opens this Saturday, October 11, at Lorton Workhouse,...

Karen Wilson
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Pleasures at PAiR
I just got back from a ten-day Professional Artist in Residence (PAiR) Program at Pilchuck Glass School , in Stanwood, Washington, the...

Karen Wilson
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Labor Day Art Show - Glen Echo
Glass mandala meets functional bowl. This piece and two others were accepted in the Glen Echo Labor Day Art Show. Come enjoy the park...

Karen Wilson
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Meet The Makers - Strathmore
Join us at The Mansion at Strathmore for a Meet the Makers event. Artist Vidya Vijayasekharan, Hillary Steel and myself (Karen Wilson)...

Karen Wilson
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Full Circle Art Exhibition - Strathmore Mansion
This mandala was accepted for the 33rd annual juried art exhibit, “Full Circle”, at Strathmore Mansion, opening January 25 and ending...

Karen Wilson
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Glen Echo Glassworks
My glass vase with glass blower Paul Swartwood of Glen Echo Glassworks will be featured with several other artists in the show...

Karen Wilson
Jan 27, 20251 min read


2025 Glass Class - Weisser Studio
Come join us for our new Mandala glass class at the Weisser Glass Studio. Mandalas have long been tools for self-discovery. In this...

Karen Wilson
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Glass Unlimited
Come see some of my latest work at the National Capital Art Glass Guild "Glass Unlimited" show on October 13, 2024.

Karen Wilson
Sep 13, 20241 min read


"We Are One"
This piece of glass art, titled “We Are One,” is a mandala, which means circle in Sanskrit. An ancient, archetypal symbol of the...

Karen Wilson
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Friendly Photo
This is a photo my friend Rhoda Baer took of me with my piece, “Out of Africa”.

Karen Wilson
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Opening Reception - Visions & Voices 2024
Wonderful opening for our Glass Visions and Voices 2024 show at the Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo. Here are a few of my pieces that are in...

Karen Wilson
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Sun With Rays ☀️
This glass art represents the sun, and the rays emanating from it. There are many different interpretations of the symbolism of the sun,...

Karen Wilson
May 14, 20241 min read


Visions and Voices 2024
Visions and Voices 2024 event will be held by the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo park. Come see some great pieces!

Karen Wilson
May 3, 20241 min read


Prism Show - Strathmore Mansion
This mandala will be on display from January 23 - February 17 in the show Prism: 32nd Strathmore Annual Juried Exhibition, at Strathmore...

Karen Wilson
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Holiday Cheer 2023
Fused glass hearts and ornaments, along with loads of holiday gifts, all for sale at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Hope to see you...

Karen Wilson
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Custom Rainbow Glass Patio Piece
Patio furniture with a glass art table top. I bought a patio end table from Wayfarer’s, and made a thick heavy piece of glass using...

Karen Wilson
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Creative Crafts Council Exhibit
I'm thrilled to share that I have two of my glass pieces being displayed this summer at the Creative Crafts Council show. The show takes...

Karen Wilson
May 1, 20231 min read


Geometric Shapes Potluck
I taught my first class as a resident artist at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. The students made tiles with geometric shapes using...

Karen Wilson
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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