Meet Herman C. Leonardt 

HERMAN C. LEONHARDT creates extraordinary Light Sculptures in his studio, which is deep in a swamp area near the beautiful Edisto River.  Each work of art glass is one of a kind and contains part of the “swamp artist’s” heart and soul.  “Working in my shop on the river bank allows a view of the abundant wildlife and the beauty of nature as I work.  Nature has always been the biggest influence on my work -- the freedom, color, and contrast is always with me 24 hours a day!”

Over the last twenty years, Herman has had plenty of time to work and so, he tries to bring all these skills to his art. He is self taught and his artistry is evolving rapidly.  “The ideas flow across my mind in a never-ending parade and I try to incorporate all this in my art.  I say. . . I do bold, beautiful, awesome, wonderful – I don’t do perfect.”
Everyone in Herman’s studio is both artist and worker.  They breathe life into each new work of art.  Hot glass on the pipe is blown and papered at the same time.  “The Lipis,” says Herman, “is trimmed in preparation for being spun out to full size and then, finally, the glass work goes into the annealer . . . hot and beautiful!  I hope to add color and beauty to many people's lives.  Hot glass is fun!  It is a source of joy to everyone who admires it.  Glass bowls, vases, flowers, globes, and hand-forged iron-base lighted glass sculptures are made in intricate patterns and colors and will bring magnificence into any room.”
Herman Leonhardt is proudly represented by WICKWIRE fine art/folk art in Hendersonville, North Carolina.