Nick Allen ~ Glass Blowing
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After a decade in the digital trenches of IT, I traded structured code for the fluid chaos of molten glass. One encounter with the furnace was all it took to shift my path; I left the screen behind for a world shaped by fire, breath, and intuition.
Now based in Livingston, Montana, I find that my tech background still fuels my craft—glass, like a complex system, demands quick problem-solving and total presence. My work focuses on functional art: vibrant drinking glasses, bowls, and vases designed to be used, held, and woven into the fabric of daily life. I believe beauty belongs on your kitchen table, not just a gallery shelf. 
Beyond the everyday essentials, I embrace the playful side of the medium through sculptural pieces like glass cowboy hats and fish. Whether I'm crafting a simple jar or a complex sculpture, my goal is to capture the light and inject a bit of joyful, luminous energy into every home.