WindHorse Arts is a fused glass jewelry studio on Vinalhaven Island, Maine, where I design and create limited runs of custom-crafted color entirely by hand.
Blue on Blue
As we move into summer, blue seems to take over the island. It stretches across the harbor, fills the sky, and follows us through long days shaped by the weather, the tide, and how long we can stay outside before hunger finally calls us home. Time feels a little less structured and a little more generous, and many of the things that matter most become surprisingly clear.
Enhance your necklace with a stunning silver chain, elevate your jewelry, adding elegance and sophistication that makes it truly stand out.
Enhance your necklace with a sterling silver chain for added elegance, or choose from select silicone cord colors to create a personalized combination that complements the stone.
Whether it’s a simple compliment or a deeper conversation, even the smallest piece can carry connection.
This piece is sold as the glass charm only, designed to slide easily onto your own chain or cord.
The Petite Pendant comes on an 18" black silicone rubber cord with a simple tension clasp, letting the glass feel like it’s floating. If you prefer a different look, you can upgrade to a sterling silver chain for a more classic finish.
The Story of the Color
One of the things I love most about living on an island are the colors - blue is never just blue. It changes with the weather, the season, the tide, and the light. The ocean that appears deep cobalt in the morning may shimmer with brighter, lighter tones by afternoon. The line where the sky meets the water is constantly shifting, creating new combinations of color that reveal themselves only when you take the time to notice.
Blue on Blue is those summer days when every direction seems filled with shades of blue. Looking out across the harbor, it can be difficult to tell where the water ends and the sky begins. Layers of color blend together, creating a landscape that feels both expansive and comforting at the same time.
By layering rich cobalt blues over one another, this glass captures some of that same depth and movement. As the light changes throughout the day, brighter flashes emerge while deeper tones settle beneath the surface. The color feels joyful and energetic, but it also carries a sense of calm, much like the water itself.
For me, Blue on Blue brings to mind quarry swims on warm afternoons, lobster boats going out to haul, and evenings when the last light lingers long after the day should have ended. It is a color that celebrates the abundance of summer and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by beauty without needing to look very far to find it.
About the Jewelry
Every piece in the Blue on Blue collection is handcrafted in my studio on Vinalhaven Island, Maine. Each begins as sheets of colored glass that are carefully cut, layered, and arranged by hand before being fired in a kiln. During firing, the individual layers fuse together, creating a single piece of glass filled with depth, light, and color.
What I enjoy most about working this way is that the finished glass continues to surprise me. The same piece can look slightly different from one moment to the next as it responds to changing light. A necklace worn outdoors on a sunny day may reveal different tones than it does by a window in the evening. That interaction between color and light is at the heart of everything I create.
No two pieces are ever exactly alike. While each design follows the same process and uses the same glass, subtle variations emerge during firing that give every piece its own character. Whether you choose earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, or a Rivière necklace, you are receiving a small piece of handcrafted color inspired by the changing light, water, and seasons of the Maine coast.
Designed for everyday wear and made to last for years to come, Blue on Blue is a celebration of summer, light, and the many shades of blue that make life on the coast so memorable.
Part of the 2026 Color Series
Colors inspired by the changing light on the Maine coast.
Quarry Reflection
Apricot Dawn
Silver Tide
Forget-Me-Not
Ocean Whisper
Color Out Loud
Color Out Loud is a special limited-edition jewelry collection created in celebration of Pride Month and in support of Out Maine. Like my weekly Color Drops, this is a one-time release created to honor authenticity, belonging, and the vibrant communities that make Maine a more welcoming place for everyone.
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work with LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work creating welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
The Story of the Color
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work creating welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
Enhance your necklace with a stunning silver chain, elevate your jewelry, adding elegance and sophistication that makes it truly stand out.
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work creating welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work creating welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
The Petite Pendant comes on an 18" black silicone rubber cord with a simple tension clasp, letting the glass feel like it’s floating. If you prefer a different look, you can upgrade to a sterling silver chain for a more classic finish.
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work creating welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
This piece is sold as the glass charm only, designed to slide easily onto your own chain or cord.
Color Out Loud was inspired by Pride and the simple, powerful act of living openly in the world. Bright blue forms the foundation, while flashes of pink, lavender, silver, and green appear and disappear as the glass catches the light. Like people, it is never just one thing.
Living on an island, I've spent countless hours watching light move across the harbor. What appears blue one moment becomes silver, violet, or green the next. The beauty isn't found in choosing a single color. It's found in watching them interact, overlap, and transform one another.
Working with glass for more than twenty-five years has taught me that color is never just color. Color carries emotion. It can lift our spirits, bring back memories, mark important moments, and help us express something about ourselves without saying a word. The colors we choose to wear often reflect how we see ourselves or how we hope to move through the world.
perhaps that’s one of the reasons the rainbow became such a powerful symbol of Pride. No single color tells the whole story. Each brings something unique, and together they create something more vibrant than any one color could achieve alone. The rainbow celebrates diversity, individuality, and the idea that there is beauty in making space for many different experiences, identities, and voices.
That same spirit lives at the heart of Color Out Loud.
This special collection celebrates authenticity, courage, joy, and belonging. It honors the people who have chosen to live openly, those who are still finding their way, and the communities that create spaces where everyone is welcomed and valued for exactly who they are.
It reminds me that people are not meant to fit neatly into categories. We are layered, complex, and always growing. The most beautiful moments often happen when we feel safe enough to show more of who we are. Each piece is designed to carry a little bit of that idea into the world. A little more color. A little more joy. A little more visibility. A little more connection.
Created in support of Out Maine, Color Out Loud celebrates a future where every young person knows they belong. Whether you wear it as a celebration of Pride, as a way to support LGBTQ+ youth in Maine, or simply because the colors make you smile, my hope is that it serves as a reminder that the world becomes brighter when we make room for everyone to be exactly who they are.
🌈 A portion of proceeds from every Color Out Loud purchase supports Out Maine and their work with LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. 💙
About the Maker
Hi. I’m Alison the artist and maker behind WindHorse Arts, creating fused dichroic glass jewelry on Vinalhaven Island in Penobscot’s Bay, Maine. For over twenty-five years my work has explored the relationship between color, light, and place.
My work begins as flat sheets of dichroic glass that I cut, layer, and fire in a kiln at nearly 1500 degrees. Through multiple firings, the glass transforms into luminous stones that shift and shimmer in the light. I set these elements into clean, wearable forms that allow the color to take center stage.
Living and working on a small island has deeply shaped my palette. My colors are drawn from the landscape around me—Atlantic blues, lichen greens, foggy silvers, spruce shadows, and the clear light of the Maine coast. I release these colors in small, limited runs, each with its own name and story tied to the rhythms of island life.
Over the years the work has found collectors across the country, many of whom return for new colors as they are released.
At the heart of my work is a deep respect for the craft of glass and the power of color. My goal is to create jewelry that is vibrant, enduring, and meant to be worn often—pieces that catch the light and become part of a person’s daily life.
Introducing Islandscape Bracelets
These Islandscape Bracelets are a joyful collaboration between painter Elaine Crossman and me, blending her expressive islandscape paintings with my fused dichroic glass. Each piece becomes its own tiny “painting,” alive with color, light, and the spirit of Vinalhaven. Every piece is unique — layered with hues inspired by sea, sky, spruce and stone — and pairs effortlessly with any outfit. Handcrafted on the island, these bracelets bring a touch of Maine’s landscape and light wherever you go.
Part of my Islandscape collaboration with painter Elaine Crossman.
Part of my Islandscape collaboration with painter Elaine Crossman.
Part of my Islandscape collaboration with painter Elaine Crossman.
Ocean Whisper
I've been outside a lot this week. The air and sunshine have made it nearly impossible to stay indoors for long. Quarry swims, longer walks to Lane's, tending the gardens, caring for the horses, and simply watching the light.
Enhance your necklace with a stunning silver chain, elevate your jewelry, adding elegance and sophistication that makes it truly stand out.
Enhance your necklace with a sterling silver chain for added elegance, or choose from select silicone cord colors to create a personalized combination that complements the stone.
Whether it’s a simple compliment or a deeper conversation, even the smallest piece can carry connection.
This piece is sold as the glass charm only, designed to slide easily onto your own chain or cord.
The Story of the Color
There are mornings on Vinalhaven when the ocean seems to hold every shade at once. Pale green water drifts over granite ledges. Sea mist softens the horizon. Sunlight catches the surface and transforms it into something almost impossible to name - Ocean Whisper.
The color shifts gently as it moves through the light, revealing subtle flashes of silver and soft green that seem to appear and disappear with every turn. It captures the feeling of standing at the water's edge on a quiet morning, listening to the rhythm of the waves and feeling the world slow down around you.
Green is often associated with renewal, balance, and growth. In this softer form, it feels especially peaceful. It reminds us that not everything needs to be loud to be beautiful. Sometimes the most meaningful things are found in the quiet moments.
About the Jewelry
Each piece of Ocean Whisper is individually handcrafted in my studio on Vinalhaven Island, Maine. The pale green glass catches and reflects light throughout the day, creating a subtle glow that feels both fresh and timeless.
The collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and Candy Drops, each designed to bring a touch of color and light to everyday life. Ocean Whisper pairs beautifully with linen, denim, soft grays, crisp whites, coastal blues, and natural textures. Easy to wear and endlessly versatile, it transitions effortlessly from a morning walk by the water to dinner with friends.
Whether you're drawn to the color for its connection to the coast, its sense of calm, or simply the way it makes you feel when you wear it, Ocean Whisper is a reminder that beauty often reveals itself in the gentlest ways
Part of the 2026 Color Series
Colors inspired by the changing light on the Maine coast.
Quarry Reflection
Apricot Dawn
Silver Tide
Music
Forget-Me-Not
Jewelry Hand Crafted with Color and Connection
Ready to add a splash of color to your day? Explore my vibrant collection of handmade jewelry, from sparkly earrings to stunning necklaces and bold bracelets – each piece as unique as you are. Crafted with creativity, color, and a dash of love, my jewelry is designed to make you smile. Let your accessories do the talking – shop now and find your new favorite piece!
Workshops, Craft Fairs and Open Studios
I love meeting people where the work lives. You’ll find me at craft fairs throughout Maine and New England, and here on Vinalhaven for open studios and workshops, sharing conversations about color, light, and the many ways handmade pieces become part of daily life.
Come say hi, ask questions, tell me what catches your eye, and get a feel for the glass. It’s always better in person.
Give the Gift of Color and Craft - Give the Gift of Handcrafted Joy
“WindHorse Arts is one of my favorite places to buy jewelry. The colors are unique and there is something for everyone. I had been looking for a sable brown earrings and this year WindHorse Arts had just the shade I was looking for. While I have never been to the physical store, shopping online is easy and products are sent out with blazing speed. Great for late gift giving! ”
— Heidi S.
“My wife and 3 daughters each have several items of Alison’s handcrafted artistry. As the inventory and designs are always changing there are always new items to add to their collection of jewelry.
— Guy W.
“My daughter loved the birthday gift I ordered from Alison. The earrings were as bright and beautiful as the picture on her website. I highly recommend for affordable, handcrafted gifts from Maine!”
— Lorri B.
“This summer, I was introduced to Alison’s beautiful work. Worn by 2 friends of mine, her necklaces and earrings are inspired by the world around her, designed with an intimate knowledge of her materials, and fabricated seamlessly, no mechanics visible, revealing the spirit pf the piece. Her pieces are aptly named — the names further the magic of each of her creations. The earrings we chose, in the colors of nectar and pewter and ember, are proudly worn by my daughter and me. Worn with pride and gratitude!”
— Susan M.
“I have bought several pairs of earrings from Alison. They are exquisite and are made with a lot of love and care. I have been wearing one pair for approximately 10 years and people still stop me to ask about them, they have not lost their luster. If you’re on the fence, buy her jewelry. You will NOT be disappointed.
_ Danielle M.
Crafting Color, One Piece at a Time
Hi, I’m Alison, the glass-fusing, color-loving creative behind WindHorse Arts! I’m all about making jewelry that feels as fun and vibrant as life itself. Every piece I create contains a pinch of serendipity and a lot of glassy goodness. I love working with glass because it’s dynamic, unpredictable, and full of surprises. Whether I’m popping colors together or experimenting with textures, I’m always aiming to create pieces that bring joy and that little “wow” moment when you wear them. Whether it’s a set of earrings that make you smile or a pendant that catches the light just right, each piece is crafted to bring a little joy and a lot of style into your day (and a little magic, because why not?).
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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Piece of WindHorse Arts Jewelry
At WindHorse Arts, I believe jewelry should be as fun and unique as you are! Whether you’re treating yourself or hunting for the perfect gift, here’s your guide to picking out something that’ll make your heart skip a beat (and maybe your friends a little jealous):
Go with Your Color Crush! Can’t decide? Start with your favorite color! Whether you’re obsessed with ocean blue, feeling the greens of a forest walk, or craving a pop of fiery red, let your favorite hue lead the way. You’re drawn to it for a reason, after all!
Occasions Are Great, But So Are Tuesdays
Sure, you might be eyeing something special for a birthday, but don’t forget about just because moments! A piece of jewelry from WindHorse Arts makes every day feel like a celebration. You deserve to sparkle, no matter the occasion.
Be Bold, Be Subtle, Be You!
Are you a “big statement” kind of person or more of a “quiet elegance” type? No worries – we’ve got something for every mood! Whether you’re rocking a chunky necklace or a delicate pair of earrings, there’s a piece that’s totally you.
Mix, Match, and Make It Yours!
Who says you have to pick just one? Stack a few bracelets, layer some necklaces, or go wild with earrings! My pieces play nice together, so feel free to create your own signature style that’s totally unique.
Handmade = Extra Love
Every piece of WindHorse jewelry is lovingly handcrafted, which means no two pieces are exactly alike. You’re not just buying jewelry – you’re getting a little piece of magic, made just for you. Isn’t that fun?
Pick a Piece to Match Your Vibe
Feeling calm and collected? Go for something soft and serene. Feeling bold and ready to take on the world? Find something that’s as vibrant as your energy! Choose jewelry that matches your mood and vibe, and let your accessories tell your story.
Give the Gift of Joy (Or Just Treat Yourself!)
Jewelry is always a great idea for a gift, but let’s be real – it’s also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Share the love (or keep it for yourself)! Either way, WindHorse jewelry is the gift that keeps on giving.
So, what are you waiting for? Let your instincts guide you, and pick out a piece that makes you smile.
After all, life’s too short for boring jewelry!
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Brighten Your Shop with Handcrafted Glass Jewelry!
Add a splash of color and creativity to your shop with WindHorse Arts' stunning collection of handcrafted glass jewelry. Each piece is a unique work of art, carefully crafted with vibrant hues and organic designs that your customers will love. From delicate earrings to bold necklaces and shimmering bracelets, our jewelry brings an effortlessly stylish touch to any collection. With a focus on quality, color, and craftsmanship, WindHorse Arts offers your shop the chance to showcase one-of-a-kind designs that speak to those who appreciate the beauty of handmade art. Ready to offer something truly special to your customers? Reach out today to learn more about carrying WindHorse Arts in your store!