Internationally known glass artist becomes local supply distributor

PORT CHARLOTTE — There has been a void in Florida's glass art community.

"I’ve been doing this for over 13 years, but every time I open that kiln, I’m like a little kid and say, ‘Oh! This turned out cool!’" — glass artist Janie Duke

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Janie Duke is an internationally known glass artist and owner of the Glass Duchess Studio in Port Charlotte.

A glass vase with two greens made by artist Janie Duke.

Duke studies at the Bullseye Glass Studio and Museum in Portland, Oregon, is a member of the National Glass Art Society in Seattle, Washington, and is a patron member of the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda.

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