Artist Gallery

Dick Ditore

Dick's passion for art began with his photographer father's influence - studying with him, shooting photos, working the dark room, entering competitions. "He taught me color and contrast which I use daily in my work with glass." Kiln-formed glass is now his personal challenge and passion. "I love manipulating glass in a kiln - controlling texture, shape and color. Constant exploration with glass is the lifeblood of my growth as an artist, and the building of a body of work of which I will long be proud.

Dick has studied most recently at Pilchuck Glass School under Klaus Moje, Judy Hill, and Lienors Torre. He returned in 2007 as Studio Coordinator.

Shows: "Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit" Ordover Gallery at San Diego Natural History Museum; Cannon Art Gallery Juried Biennial; Mingei International Museum Escondido "Celebration of Glass."

Commissions: "Ornaments" for Albert DuPont Bonsall Foundation; Steel and Glass sculpture for Yellow Coyote Tortilla Factory; Sculpture for Private Collectors.

Awards: Niche Finalist 2008; Dominic Labino Memorial Award, Toledo Museum of Art 2006; Corning Foundation Award Nominee 2005.

Media: Luxveria Magazine “Finding Your Passion;” Décor & Style Magazine, artist profile; WS Radio "Art Rocks."