Michael James Richardson

BFA from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Skilled marketing and studio manager. 12 years of intensive exposure in the glass industry has provided thorough knowledge in all production support systems. Michael’s training includes working with established artists like Alan Goldfarb, Matthew Buechner, and Chris Watts.

Michael James Richardson has exhibited original work in New York, Vermont, and Rhode Island.

Michael James Richardson

Education

*Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT.

BFA in Art; May 2000

3.5 G.P.A. (overall) 4.0 G.P.A. (in major)

Honors: Dean's List 1998 - 1999, Margaret McCarthy Scholarships 1997-1999

Business Experience

*Anchor Bend Glassworks LLC May 2003- Present

Co-Owner, Designer, Producer.

*Church and Maple Glass Studio 1998-2001

Burlington, VT.

Head gaffer and shop manager.

*Thames Street Glass House 1994-1999

Newport, RI.

Apprentice glassblower.

Developmental Work

Hand Blown, Painted, and Chiseled glass sculpture

Hand Painted Incalmo "character" vase.

REI- "Polite Courtesy"

(Mike is using all his skill to apply a nice cap to an Icicle ornament.)

(Mike is putting some heat back into the piece.)

Developmental Work

Neptune- Hand Painted Incalmo vase with sculptural wave lip.

Sky- Hand Painted Incalmo vase.