Artists ~ Katie Corticelli ~ Pawtucket
Artist’s name: Katie Corticelli
Shop name: Glass Sails
Website: www.GlassSails.com
Facebook: Glass Sails
Instagram: GlassSails
1. Tell us about your work
My work is different than traditional glassblowing: it is a more sturdy type of glass that melts under a very different process, allowing me to create a wide variety of small-scale designs that most people don’t normally see.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
I wanted a business name to be whimsical with good visualization, while also pertaining to one of my passions. Glass Sails fits well with my constant wonderlust!
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I went to school for psychology, planning to get my Ph.D. but during my junior year I saw glass flameworking for the first time. I decided to take the plunge and build a glass studio to use as a side-gig and as a way to unleash creativity and fill up my spare time productively. I ended up falling in love with glass and have been creating fulltime ever since.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
I am inspired by magic and fantasy, by nature, by animals, and by pop-culture. I love anything mystical: fairies, ghosts, potions, dragons, etc. So you’ll notice magical elements in my pieces. Nature is mystical to me too! So I like to create a lot of leaves and floral designs. I’m a huge lover of animals, and sea-creatures work naturally with the molten, rounded properties of glass. That’s why there are so many octopus pieces at my booth. And finally, fan art is just fun! People get so excited to see items that have details from their favorite show or a nostalgic childhood videogame. I get excited with them.
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Definitely the octopus pieces.
6. What’s your best seller?
Custom work! I love designing customized items for people.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My entire 25 year life.
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
Providence, Rhode Island's support for the arts, the beauty of the forests and the beauty of the oceans.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Follow your dreams! Create! Don't be scared, take the plunge into happiness!
Shop name: Glass Sails
Website: www.GlassSails.com
Facebook: Glass Sails
Instagram: GlassSails
1. Tell us about your work
My work is different than traditional glassblowing: it is a more sturdy type of glass that melts under a very different process, allowing me to create a wide variety of small-scale designs that most people don’t normally see.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
I wanted a business name to be whimsical with good visualization, while also pertaining to one of my passions. Glass Sails fits well with my constant wonderlust!
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I went to school for psychology, planning to get my Ph.D. but during my junior year I saw glass flameworking for the first time. I decided to take the plunge and build a glass studio to use as a side-gig and as a way to unleash creativity and fill up my spare time productively. I ended up falling in love with glass and have been creating fulltime ever since.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
I am inspired by magic and fantasy, by nature, by animals, and by pop-culture. I love anything mystical: fairies, ghosts, potions, dragons, etc. So you’ll notice magical elements in my pieces. Nature is mystical to me too! So I like to create a lot of leaves and floral designs. I’m a huge lover of animals, and sea-creatures work naturally with the molten, rounded properties of glass. That’s why there are so many octopus pieces at my booth. And finally, fan art is just fun! People get so excited to see items that have details from their favorite show or a nostalgic childhood videogame. I get excited with them.
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Definitely the octopus pieces.
6. What’s your best seller?
Custom work! I love designing customized items for people.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My entire 25 year life.
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
Providence, Rhode Island's support for the arts, the beauty of the forests and the beauty of the oceans.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Follow your dreams! Create! Don't be scared, take the plunge into happiness!
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