What motivates you to create?
I am motivated by the beauty I have created when I see a
finished piece.
Does art help you in other areas of your life?
Creating art keeps my mind occupied. It also gives me peace
when life gets difficult.
How has your style changed over time?
My style has become more diverse over time.
How do you stay inspired and motivated to create new art?
My mind is always seeing something I could create keeping me
constantly inspired.
Irene Rippy
How did you become interested in your craft/artwork style?
I became interested in stained glass after seeing a clients work.
Are you self taught or did you take classes?
I have taken classes but am mostly self taught.
Do you work in multiple mediums? What is your favorite?
I work in multi mediums but glass is my favorite.
How long have you been working in your craft?
I have been creating art for 35+ years.
What inspires you to create?
I am inspired by items I see that bring a piece of art to mind
even if it us just a butterfly.
Do you create every day?
I do create daily.
What is your favorite thing to create?
My favorite things to create are 3D pieces.
What is your favorite part of creating?
My favorte part of creating is the jiy I see in my customers eyes
when they purchase a piece or when I see them in a social serting
and they tell me how much joy a piece I made has brought them.