GGW- Grunewald Glass Works

Fashion – Boise

Hello, my name is Melinda. I am a wife and mother of 2 teenage boys. I am proud to say that Idaho has been my home since 1993. My first memory of doing anything arty was with my grandmother at her kitchen table. She and my mom always encouraged me to be creative. It did not matter if it was sewing, painting, or other types of art. I was told that I needed to do what makes me happy. As I got older and went through school I found that was happiest when I was creating. So I followed my dreams and went to Los Angeles to attend and graduate from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.(FIDM) That opened my eyes to design through color, drawing, pattern making and art. Recently my creative muse has me working with glass. I paint on glass. I cut and fuse it into jewelry, plates and art pieces. The possibilities are endless. I am fortunate that, with the continued support and encouragement of my family, I am able to explore this medium. I hope the joy it brings me shows in my work. Thank you for your time, Melinda