Meet the Artists

Meet Glenn and ThomGlenn Gustafson (left):

Glenn has dabbled in many different arts and crafts and still tends to experiment with many mediums in the work he creates.  While trained primarily as a weaver and fibre artist, Glenn also enjoys creating artworks using leather, wire, paper, pottery and photography.  He is frequently out exploring the parks and protected areas in the Comox Valley in search of new inspiration and materials to create with.

Thom Rypien (right):

Thom has also explored many types of media and techniques, but has landed quite firmly in the area of fused and stained glass production.  Starting with some initial lessons taught by a friend, Thom has gone on to take glass courses and workshop in Canada as well as in California, Washington and Nevada (at the Stained Glass Expo).  Thom has displayed his work at various galleries across Western Canada including most recently at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox.