My background in oil painting and working as a landscape designer was the artist part of me for 30 years.  In about 1998 I took a fused glass class and made a cute bowl.  It was not until 2005 that a friend of mine asked me to go to a Portland art studio to make fused glass Christmas ornaments. This is when I fell in love with this medium of art.
 I did my first year of experimentation at the Portland artist’s studio and attended a basic fused glass class at Bullseye Glass located Portland, Oregon.  In 2006 I moved to Newport, WA.  It was at this time that I purchased a kiln for my studio.
Usable art is the most fun to create.  It can be a colorful spoon rest, bowls or serving plates. Creating a glass object for someone’s home or business is always very rewarding.   Sometimes when I am experimenting with the glass, I receive the most wonderful surprises.
 I take great pleasure in watching people run their fingers over my work as they respond to the energy and vibrant colors.  When they smile I know that they have made that wonderful connection with my craft.
Randy  Haa
Newport, WA 99156.
1-509-671-1635