When I saw Celeste’s stunning stained-glass mosaic, “Piano,” featured on the Auburn Symphony program, I was anxious to welcome her back to Bright Ideas. Here’s how she described her creative vision: “Someone gave me an old window and the shape reminded me of a baby grand piano. After replacing the old window glass with plexiglass, I ran the piano ‘strings’ diagonally with colorful stained glass. The piano keyboard fell right into place on the even edge. Having my art displayed on the Auburn Symphony program was one of my goals for 2025. I was thrilled to have this piece chosen.”
And I’m thrilled to know such a creative and versatile artist. In fact, I often wear a cut-glass necklace which is a “Celeste” original. You can view Celeste’s art at Persimmon Art Gallery, 900 Lincoln Way, in downtown Auburn. She is also #20 on the map of the Placer Artist Tour, coming this weekend, November 7, 8, & 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps are available at several locations. Brava, Celeste!
Celeste, As a fellow artist I understand finding objects that stimulate you to “ recreate” them in your own vision!
I have always been hypnotized by colored glass since I was a girl! Will be down to Persimmon to check out your work.
wendy
Wonderful, Wendy! See you soon!
That is just amazing
I know!
It’s cool that we get to experience Celeste’s piano in three ways. As stained glass art, as a photograph on the program, and as a story of its creation. Thank you!
Thank you Sheila for the spotlight.
Celeste Budd is quite amazing as an artist and teacher. Recently I attended her stained glass/mosaic class in the Persimmon Art Gallery. Really got me inspired to get back into creating more projects. Hopefully, my daughter and I will be able to attend the upcoming artist tour. Thank you, Sheila, for featuring Celeste this month!
Can’t wait to feature your art, Sandy!