Linda Hoschler

How hot is the kiln?  My glass art is kiln formed in an electric kiln with temperatures between 1250 and 1900°F — different temperatures and time for the kiln forming process I have chosen. I like to experiment with inclusions – from copper sheet and copper wire to gold leaf; and flowers and leaves to ash; as well as reactions between the copper and sulfur ingredients of glass. You might look at one of my artworks and wonder what is in there?

Fascinated by the interactions of color, intense heat, light, shape, texture, chemical reactions and inclusions, my glass creating style is continually evolving as I innovate with glass art and the process.  Kiln forming glass is a very dusty and dirty process with many steps of grinding, cutting, polishing with tools and firing in a kiln.  Once completed, shimmering with color, art glass deserves the spotlight in your home.

Recently retired, RFA is my second job—where I motivate the many volunteers and members as the President of Rocklin Fine Arts. Three annual shows, guest speakers, sketchcrawls, and exhibits at small businesses keep us active.

I also enjoy snapping photos—capturing shapes, patterns, nature, and feelings with my camera. To relax, I like to garden, read, make greeting cards and play with our chickens and koi. My goals—watch all the episodes of Blown Away, master alcohol ink painting, make 50 ocean inspired works, and create an art in the garden gallery with kiln formed glass and plants—imagine a glass koi pond, glass hyacinth and water lilies.

I show my work with Rocklin Fine Arts, at the Sac Open Studios Tour, and the Placer Artists Tour. I am a member of Rocklin Fine Arts, Blue Line Arts, Art League of Lincoln, The Verge, Crocker Art Museum, and the Glass Art Society.