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 William Poulson  W. Poulson Glass Studio PO Box 705 Arnold, CA 95223 Phone: (209) 795-5365 Fax: (209) 795-7246 |
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Without waxing esoteric, I'm just a plain old artist who's goal is to reflect nature in all of my work. I'm always inspired by the beauty of the natural form & the natural world, from the smallest pebble to the grandeur of The Yosemite!
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BIOGRAPHICAL |
1989 - PresentTop
Maintains a studio in Arnold, California
working on various stained glass projects & commissions
exploring new directions in slumping and fusing glass.
Creating second series of panels, "Winter Mural Yosemite"
Seeking private, federal or state funding for future museum
1986 - 1989
Th Yosemite Valley Mural Project: Inspired by the extraordinary beauty of Yosemite, the words of John Muir, and the paintings of American Artist Albert Bierstadt. These years were spent in the conceptualization, drawing, rendering and production of the large stained glass mural "Tissiack" (8'5" X 14'3"), the first in four panel series depicting the Four Seasons in Yosemite.
1982 - 1986
In 1982 I was one of the founders of the Maui Crafts Guild, and worked as an active member during this time, serving as President for one year in 1985. The Maui Crafts Guild maintained high standards for its membership, and operated a Guild Gallery - Shop for the display and sales of its members' work.
1974 - 1982
Began working in stained glass (self taught). Worked in a private studio mastering the craft of stained glass and developing unique designs incorporating both carved wood and stained glass.
1959 - 1974
Formal apprenticeship in carpentry and woodworking (3rd generation Master Woodworker). Worked as a Journeyman Carpenter.
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AWARDS
1999
Silverhawk 4th Annual Fine Crafts Exhibition
Glass Award
SELECTED SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS
1993 - 1995 - 1998
American Craft Council Shows
1990
"Tissiack"
Solo Exhibition - Centennial Celebration - Yosemite Nat. Park
Visitor's Center - Yosemite Valley, CA
1989
"Yosemite Valley"
Premier Exhibition of the stained glass mural "Tissiack"
Ahwahnee Hotel Great Lounge, Yosemite National Park
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American Craft Council
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COMMISSIONS |
PUBLIC ART COMMISSIONS
Calaveras County Library
Main Branch, San Andreas, CA - 10' X 22"
Designed based upon poem by Christina Rossetti
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
Star Baby
White House Permanent Collection
Designed and executed by Patricia O'Doherty
Etched glass - 12" X 9"
Stained Glass Dome 12' X 4"
Maui Marble & Granite - Kahului, HI
Breathing Natures Breath
10' X 4' stained glass window
7th Day Adventist Church, Kahului, HI
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| GALLERY REPRESENTATION |
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CALIFORNIA GALLERY GUIDE
Dunn - Mehler Gallery
337 Mirada Rd. - Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-7667 EMAIL
The Main Street Gallery
106 Main St. - Murphys, CA 95427
(209) 728-1000
W. Poulson Glass Studio
1318 Oak Ct. - PO Box 705 - Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-5365
HAWAIIAN GALLERY GUIDE
Gallery Maui
3643 A Baldwin Ave. - PO Box 1047
Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
(808) 572-8092 EMAIL
NEW MEXICO GALLERY GUIDE
The Taos Company
124 John Dunn / Bent St. - Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-1141 EMAIL
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
W. Poulson Glass Studio
PO Box 705
Arnold, CA 95223
Phone: 1-209-795-5365 Fax: 1-209-795-7246
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