About

I'm Barking Red Wolf, or Waya Celestial. I am a third generation Stained Glass Artist of 13 years and a Beadwork Artist of 3 years from Washington State, specifically the Olympia Area. I have been making artwork since I could use my hands; starting with the obvious finger paints and crayons and working my way up to colored pencils and watercolors.

I got into Stained Glass at the age of 13; learning from my Father, who learned from his Father, who learned while he served in the Military. I took to the medium quickly, and was able to do very complex cuts and grinds very early, and found out I was a natural at making designs. After taking welding at W.F. West, I would apply what I learned there to my solder work, and would only see improvements from there.

I became fascinated by Beadwork when my Grandfather showed me earrings made by my 2nd Great Grandmother when I was around the age of 10. I wouldn't persue the medium, however, until 2023; 2 years into my Reconnection journey with my Father's side of the family and 10 years after my Grandfather had passed. Once I started the medium though, I would spend days, weeks, even months, beading non-stop. Every day. I was determined to improve and learn as much as I possibly could about the medium. I have learned and improved a lot over the last 3 years, and I only hope to continue to learn and improve as time goes on.

My works center around Nature and Animals, Human Nature in Animals, and Heritage. Bead and Glass work brings out a lot of emotion from viewers, I not only try to capture that emotion, but I also try to capture the anatomy and Spirit of the subject(s) of a piece. I am very particular on the subjects and colors I choose for every piece made and sold. Even my earrings; I am very particular on the design, colors, and placement of everything.