Hi, I'm Danamarie DeRiggi, Owner and Creator of InnerGlow Art Studio.

I have been creating art my whole life, whether it be in the form of painting, pottery, kiln fired

glass, or most recently jewelry. I am traditionally trained as a Fine Artist and Graphic Designer

so art has always fed my soul. Previously, I spent twenty-seven years in the Advertising industry

as a Creative Director and eleven years as a licensed massage therapist. Fast forward to now,

where I continue to grow as an artist and bring you 3D work using my gifts and talents to

create a sense of connection and inner beauty for others.

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I have always felt connected to the universe and people in a creative and purposeful way.
As an empath and highly sensitive, it was no accident when I stumbled upon energyhealing eleven

years ago. It affirmed for me a deep intuition and provided a path where I could now combine my love

of art and energy healing with the creative process of making wearable and functional art that provides energy and balance. My work is intentional and made from love that flows and solidifies in the glass pieces that I create. 

Each piece is handmade with the idea of bringing a sense of inner beauty, and joy to the recipient. The creative process involves many steps listed below. Starting from conception, sketching, creating a color way, cutting glass shapes, assembling pieces, and firing multiple times in a special glass kiln to extremely high temperatures. A process that spans a few days and sometimes weeks, but is always magical, because no matter how hard I try to control the outcome of the firing, the kiln and the fire always win. The fire creates an enlightening and wonderful surprise that is personal and a constant reminder of how fragile yet beautiful life is, while illuminating and empowering the receiver.

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