planet mayhem to precious beauty ...

a thing of beauty leaves unimaginable devastation

only to transform into a treasure beyond words...

Do you recall the devestation that overtook our beautiful northwest region more than thirty-five years ago? Lyn Topinka's photo depicts this majestic beauty.

It was beyond our imaginations that this would soon become this as recorded by The Seattle Times ...

and this ~ no, not snow, but volcanic ash a few days later.

Who could ever believe that this, yes, this bane to all that would quite literally take the breath and life from living creatures would become breathtaking in another way?

The skilled hands of an old-world artisan has turned the ash from the deadly Mt. St. Helens volcano eruption into a luminescent, vibrant, handblown glass that is now a breathtaking collector's piece of art for all to enjoy marvel at, and appreciate for generations to come!

enjoy the beauty my friends . . .

many are limited editions and numbered...

Handblown Glass Ornament:

Black Ice 2015

Handblown Glass Ornament:

Star Spangled 2015

so many to choose from - each unique and wonderous...

Handblown Glass Raindrop Ornament:

Holiday Swirl

The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you shop. Contact Us