Robert Derwick Works

Robert C. Derwick - Glass Artist

Robert is a second-generation glass artist who has been carving glass since the age of ten. He began as an apprentice to the late Joan Hathaway (Joan of Art Studios, Hollywood, FL). He has created and developed many of his own techniques, while still employing the traditional methods.

Each piece of art is hand made without the use of computers or stencils. The art of sandblasting glass and mirror is extremely intricate and leaves no room for error. Hand etching requires a delicate, focused control, and is developed by spraying high powered, compressed sand particles onto raw glass and mirror to create unique and realistic designs. Robert also uses this technique to carve wood & aluminum. For color, airbrush paint, oil rubs and gold leaf layers are applied into the carving.

Growing up in Florida as a fisherman, diver and surfer has given Robert a passionate love of nature. He is still an avid fisherman, enjoys cooking, traveling, spending time with family, and all things outdoors. Robert has owned and operated Fine Line Glass for more than thirty-five years. Robert’s primary artistic focus is wildlife, marine & abstract art.