WHO I AM

Meet Susan

Glass has a fluidness to it, a feeling and energy that can bring smiles, joy, and comfort, to those watching the way it dances in the light. If you visit my studio, you will see about 10 creations started at once while scattered about the studio is a stash of colors, shapes, and sizes of glass and bobbles, just begging to be put into the next creation. I’m constantly inspired by the spirit that is inherent in every piece of glass and how it can be shaped to exemplify the natural beauty of the world around us.

I was born and raised in the heart of America in a sleepy little country town called St. Peters, Missouri. My parents firmly believed in family vacations and exploring everything from coastal beaches to rocky mountains, which allowed me to experience many different landscapes and natural settings in my formative years. It was quickly clear that summer vacations at the beach were always my favorite!

I would spend hours searching for the perfect shells, then hours arranging and admiring them at home, far away from the beach.

Years later, I found myself in another sleepy little town called Tres Pinos, California, just 30 minutes from the sparkling waters of the west coast. I would take many trips to any beach I could travel to, each time feeling so connected to the ocean that I was inspired to bring that feeling home. I felt drawn to share that feeling and passion for the ocean with others, knowing that not everyone may be able to experience dipping their toes in the sandy waters of the coast.

I felt the whispers of my spirit team urging me to capture and share the magic of mermaids, sea turtles, and the beauty and power of the ocean itself with others!

At the same time, I found myself passionately embracing my childhood love for living in the country, where kit foxes, deer, and bunnies run freely around our home. Embracing the two, I realized I could capture the magic and excitement of both worlds, country foxes and ocean mermaids, through my stained glass creations, and MerFox Art was born! Loving the worlds of mermaids and foxes, this name keeps my mission clear: to bring the joy, excitement, power, and beauty of nature to others through my artwork.

As if by magic, antique glass landed in my lap that had the same iridized properties of the ocean waters, the greens of sea turtles, and the gorgeous oranges of kit foxes. With this glass, I felt compelled from the Angels themselves to begin creating works of art that represented their spirits in visual form so others could feel the excitement of beholding those spirits firsthand! As others found my work, I desired to help them capture their own inspirations, and have them experience the serenity and relaxation aspects of creating stained glass and my classes were formed. Now I live in this sleepy little country town, with my husband John, son Johnathon, and our rescue puppy Sashi, being touched and inspired by all of you, wanting nothing more than to connect you with that magical piece of glass art that brings you healing, joy, and laughter.

Nice to meet you.