Some of my favorite sites for glass artists:
www.wetcanvas.com - a great site for artists to share information, techniques and best practices.
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/index.php - want to know more about lampworking? This is the place to go!!
www.isgb.org - International Society of Glass Beadmakers - dedicated to the glass bead artist.
http://www.beadport.com/index.html Portland Bead Society
www.theorbs.org Oregon Bead Society
Just a few WONDERFUL artists:
Kathy Lowe - All Fired Up Glass Beads - a great artist and friend!
Kathy Perras - My newest "mentor" (smile)
Paulette Insall - wonderful organic focals!
Kimberly Affleck - organics, organics, organics
Larry Brickman - the king of layered dots
Diana Rast - beady gal in Germany
Excellent Suppliers:
Frantz Art Glass - a great source for glass rod, tools, and great customer service!
Bullseye Glass Incredible glass colors and the best class studio around! And it's just a few miles away from home...BONUS!
www.spiraldancedesign.com Susan's incredible frit blends!!
www.zooziis.com Amy's great glass molds!
www.firemountaingems.com Great prices and selection on any finding you could possibly need and excellent service.