John D. Marselis is a local artist who found his calling in the art of glass. A veteran glass artist since 1975, he explores his chosen craft with a tremendous passion for the challenging medium.

The core of John’s blown glass and paperweights centers on color, shape and texture, three distinct elements that make his work identifiable and unique. Immersed in a strong tradition of glassblowing as a volunteer at Wheaton Village, John finds that his work is nurtured by his environment and the camaraderie between fellow artists. He has found glass to be a dynamic and rewarding process that allows him to constantly experiment with a variety of amphoric shapes and forms.

As a further extension of his love for glass, John enjoys photographing other glass artists, capturing their skill and raw talent on film. His pictures catch the rhythm and tempo he seeks to incorporate in his own vessels. John strives to convey the feeling of an artist recreating himself through the cool and delicate surface of every finished piece.