Lance Sanford

Bio

Born into a military family in Pensacola, FL, Lance was raised across the United States. At a young age he showed a natural talent for drawing which he fostered through the years.  It was no surprise when in 1995 he enrolled at the Art Institute of Seattle in illustrative art.  What he did not foresee was the drastic change his art would take when he visited Stone Way Glass in Seattle, WA.  Upon arriving at the flameworking studio, Lance knew he had found his passion in art.  He took a leap of faith, committing to a six-month apprenticeship under Michael Baulfour in 1997 with a medium he had never touched before, and has never looked back.

Nearly 10 years later, Lance finds himself back in Florida living his dream.  A founding member of Lucid Visions Glass Art, the studio has been creating fun and unique glass art for galleries across the U.S. since 2001.  Lance has continued to educate himself in the glass medium by attending workshops held by Robert Mickelsen and Steve Sizelove.  In addition, Lance is passing on his knowledge of glass art to fellow artists through introductory and advanced workshops in lampworking at his studio in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  Lance enjoys working with his local community and has donated his time to glass projects for The Otis Smith Foundation, Art with a Heart for Children, Jacksonville Children’s Commission and The Jacksonville Humane Society.