Satava Knows the Deep Ocean Jellies

You've read all the buzz about the IMAX film "Wild Ocean 3D" that is showing today. Did you know California glass artist Rick Satava has captured the beauty of the deep ocean Jelly Fish in a piece of blown glass?

No two of Satava's hand blown jellies are exactly alike. Looking at these beautiful works one wonders how he captures the translucency of the "dome" and the intricacy of the stingers in a material as rigid as glass.

The Satava Jelly Fish floats within clear glass and come in a variety of sizes. The price rage is $350 to $4,000 approximately. Nourot Studio in Benicia has many examples of Satava's art for between $350 and $600. You can stop by the gallery to see them or call for a web album of close ups!

Pictured is one of the Satava hand blown Moon Jellies that defy your eyes--you think it has to be real!

Rick Satava has been making glass since 1969. His studio was first established in 1977. Mr. Satava makes blown glass in vases and paper weighted objects that capture the beauty and wonder from the ocean to the mountains. His Nautilus Lidded Vase stands 19 inches tall and has a heavy solid cap within which swims a very life like Jelly Fish! You can visit the Nourot Studio and see his works during the upcoming Spring Sale: April 29, 30; May 1, 2. Or visit Satava on the web.

Thursday Reception Planned

It's only a few days until we set up for our next party.

You deserve to be treated to some fun, so come by on this Thursday April 30th 4PM--6PM for our kick off party to the 2009 Arts Benicia Open Studios.

We are "Glassblowers on the Waterfront", still thrilled to be making hot glass in Benicia. Come see Nourot's latest works in blown glass and taste some wonderful tasty appetizers by Caliente Sisters Catering. Allie Brooks promises to surprise us with some great food. Beverages will be served.

Nourot Glass Studio has been having Spring Open Houses for many years. 2009 marks our 22nd year at 675 East H Street, along the historic waterfront.

Glass mosaic mirrors by Thomas Meyer, jewelry by Jill Bugni and Marco Polo and blown glass by Ed Branson, Lionel Chapital, Rick Satava and Kenny Peiper are just some of the great artist's whose works can be seen on display. Special prices will be offered on many works for Mother's Day giving.

Nourot Glass Studio makes all kinds of functional glass all made by hand in the Italian tradition. Micheal Nourot and son Nicholas will be on hand to meet you and help you pick a piece to add to your contemporary glass collection or to start a collection.

The Nourot Studio also invites commissions for architectural projects and commercial lighting as well as premium and incentive awards. The vault at Nourot Studio is full of important pieces from Years past and the best examples of important commissions like the 1987 commission for Pope John Paul II and the USAF Solano Trophy.