<DIV>The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade&#8212;and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the world&#8217;s top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color. Explore Bruce St. John Maher&#8217;s fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilman&#8217;s glass. Kate Fowle Meleny&#8217;s luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Sharon Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight. <BR>Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a bio and personal commentary that provides insights into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece.<BR></DIV>