Although our deck and dock aren’t finished yet (they’ve been out of commission for 2+ years, and the constructions is moving slooooowly), we are fortunate enough to have found an alternative way to get our kayaks in the water. It’s such an unspeakable joy to be paddling again. Every time we get in the water, I can feel my core strengthening and my stress level lowering. The best thing about being back in the water is getting to once again explore our beloved Jamaica Bay. We’ve had some exceptional water bird sightings lately, and so when I saw today’s art, it really struck a chord with me.

These are the gorgeous birds (and other wonderful things) by glass artist Aron Leaman. After spending years traveling the world, learning new techniques and honing his craft, Leaman settled in the artist’s colony of Lowell, Massachusetts.

When Leaman isn’t creating, he’s teaching glass techniques at his studio, Mill City Glass Works.

You can follow Aron Leaman on his website, Instagram and Facebook, and you can purchase his pieces on Etsy.

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“Sea Pod” this piece was created a few years ago as I began exploring blown forms. She is still available if anyone is interested let me know. Have a good day. . . . . #glass #glassart #artglass #sculpture #glasssculpture #seeds

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Mar 17, 2020 at 2:03pm PDT

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If you are in Florida this piece will be shown with @matthewswiftgallery during @artmiamifairs Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary January 9-12. #sculpture #blownglass #glassart #contemporarydesign #palmbeachmodernandcontemporary #palmbeach #birds #floridadesign

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Jan 7, 2020 at 6:32am PST

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Twist it and flip it. Here is a cane cup I made the other day. Check out the process. I have a few other videos that I will post later with the roll up and twisting process. Have a good day. Aron. . . . . #twist #walkercreek #modern #glassblowing #hotglass #process #prep #westernavearts #aronleaman #aronleamanglass #balckandwhite

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on May 22, 2020 at 5:20am PDT

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#aronleamanglass #craft #artglass

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Apr 25, 2016 at 6:04pm PDT

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I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I wanted to share a post about a piece titled “smoked pair” available through @schantz_galleries in Stockbridge Ma. This post shows the finished piece as well as the process of creating the glass. Have a great day. Please inquire with the gallery if you have any questions. . . . #artglass #glassart #birds #pair #blownglass #contemporarysculpture #design #hotglass #bird

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Mar 29, 2020 at 1:16pm PDT

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For anyone who has been following my murrine process here is the finished piece from yesterday. It was a fun process and I plan to make some more coveggs during the quarantine. . . . #glassblowing #glassartcollectors #artglass #egg #covegg #hotglass #murrine

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Apr 15, 2020 at 5:40pm PDT

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I am happy with the stoppers. These are not the vessels for the stoppers just some demos from around the shop. The large crow will be eventually be added to a stopper. #murderattherookery . . #crow #raven #blownglass #hotglass

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Feb 28, 2020 at 8:44am PST

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This is the piece from he video yesterday. There is 2 photos on this post. Look for the finished piece in February. #artglass #glassart #sculpture

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Nov 10, 2017 at 9:52am PST

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Marisma (Marsh some words just sound better in Spanish) was created in Salem Ma @salemstate this summer during the Rosenberg residency. Come check them out today at @sofaexpo open 12-6. Showing with @hive_contemporary Photo by @martemedia . . . #glassblowing #blownglass #sculpture #glassart #contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture #bird

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Nov 3, 2019 at 7:26am PST

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What do you see? #artglass #glassart #sculpture #blownglass

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Feb 15, 2018 at 1:21pm PST

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I just arrived to Chicago I will debuting “Siege” tomorrow evening at @sofaexpo showing with @hive_contemporary If you are in the area please come check it out. Have a good day. #contemporarydesign #glasssculpture #sculpture

A post shared by Aron Leaman (@aronleamanglass) on Oct 31, 2018 at 10:02am PDT