© Blaker-DeSomma Glass

Marsha Blaker and Paul DeSomma are Santa Cruz, California based glass artists
who work both collaboratively and independently on a variety of glass projects
and series. The pair met at the Pilchuck Glass School in 1989, married in 1991, and
opened their glass shop in 2001.

Marsha's detail oriented work is influenced by the intricacies of the marine
environment, with emphasis on the myriad textures and colors. Paul, a minimalist
at heart, is most interested in freehand solid glass sculpting, emphasizing the clarity,
form and optical nature of colorless and transparently colored glass.

Marsha (MA, San Francisco State, 1978) and Paul (BS, Cornell, 1982) share a love of
nature, the ocean environment, and a love for an "ice crackling cold" beer. Italian
food ranks quite high on the list of likes. Love that pasta.
Showroom by appointment

Bring some cold beer.
Resume/CV upon request

Hi! If you wish to contact us you can email
by clicking blakerdesomma@mac or fill out
the form. Thank You!