A Decade of Heartfelt
Craftsmanship, Festivals & Merry making
The Early Years
Hi, my name is Dillon, but most people know me as Polar Bear. I grew up in Laramie, WY. It’s a wonderful town - it has the youthful flow & ideas from the university with a small town feel. I love running into so many people I know.
With memorial work, I’m supporting people I’ve known for a long time. I feel we’re all in this together in Laramie. That’s why I want my prices to be approachable for local folks.
It enriches my life to help people navigate the grieving process after losing someone they love. It’s an incredible feeling to create a sense of catharsis through my art.
Finding Glass BlowinG
As long as I can remember, I’ve been into art. At University of Wyoming, I studied several mediums. My friend was a lamp worker & I used to go to his house and watch. After a year of hanging out at his house & bugging him, he took me on as an apprentice.
The type of glass blowing I do is called lamp working because it works with a torch, which is different than traditional glass blowing which works with a furnace. I work on a smaller scale. I specifically work with borosilicate glass, also known as Pyrex. Borosilicate glass is known for its strength and dealing with high temperatures so the product is really strong.
If you drop a marble on the wood floor, it’d be more likely to leave a dent in the floor than for the marble crack.
Every piece I do is unique, usually made to order.
Today
I also really like to draw, throwing pottery & creating stained glass. When I’m not doing art, I enjoy camping, music festivals, concerts and road trips with my lovely girlfriend. I also run the Laramie artist salon.
If you see me around town, feel free to say hi!
Cheers,
Polar Bear