Brian Underwood

brian.underwood@jcps.k12.mo.us

Brian Underwood, a local high school teacher, began working with glass in 1999 focusing on small, basic pieces. Working with and breaking glass is a great way to relieve stress after a busy day in the classroom.  Today, clear textured glass highlighted by unusual splashes of color catch his attention.  Even though he has a small studio at his home, he enjoys the studio time he has with local glass artist Rita Schueler at California Glass Arts. Rita’s words, “We are here to have fun and not create masterpieces” always echoes in Underwood’s mind while he works to hone his craft.