John & Bobbie Hutchens, Artists
John's artistic journey began when he retired after a career as a CPA. Initially, he was drawn to copper mobiles and stabiles, but as his interests evolved, he became intrigued by dimensional wall art. Using a 5,000°F torch, John feathers native copper to express vivid multi-chromatic hues that richly combine with glass, semi-precious stones, and exotic minerals to create unique sparks of imagination.
Bobbie has a lifelong passion for exploring the many forms of glass art. In recent years, her focus has turned toward fused glass. She quickly recognized that the shimmering iridescence of dichroic glass provides striking contrasts to the warm tones of fired copper and a fresh husband-and-wife collaboration launched.