Steve Palmer

Steve Palmer has been working as an artist with a primary focus in glass since 1979. He began his study of glass blowing with Bob Toensing at ARCC and also completed the BFA program at the University of Minnesota with a focus in sculpture. The watercolor series: Steve treats these relatively simple vessel forms as a painter would treat a canvas. He creates abstract ‘paintings’ with colored glasses, capturing them within the surface of the vessel, “these pieces are all about color – the ‘fire.’ Steve has accumulated many accolades for his work including awards at many top art fairs – Cherry Creek, Denver – Clayton, St.. Louis – Plaza, Kansas City – Scottsdale arts festival, Scottsdale – and many others. He is included in many collections including the Minnesota history museum contemporary crafts collection and the White House collection, Washington, DC.