Journeyman finds inspiration in glass
SUN PHOTO BY TOM CHANG, tchang@sun-herald.com
Disabled from a life of dangerous work, Richard "Rick" Reece has become a glass painter.
SUN PHOTO BY TOM CHANG, tchang@sun-herald.com
Richard "Rick" Reece started painting wine glasses after watching the Donna Dewberry Show on TV. His work has attracted some attention at the Saturday Placida Arts and Craft Market.
SUN PHOTO BY TOM CHANG, tchang@sun-herald.com
Richard "Rick" Reece is a disabled artist. Area churches took notice of his work and members have started buying his glasses.
PLACIDA — Richard “Rick” Reece found a calling in life as a glass artist after working as a jack-of-all-trades in many dangerous jobs.
Over the years, his work resulted in numerous health problems but the well-traveled Venice resident said he holds no regrets.
