A San Diego native inspired by California’s vibrant Mediterranean climate, Sutherland’s interpretations of natural forms combine elegant design with rich, vivid color creating original, one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass art. An avid fly-fisherman and lover of the great outdoors, Sutherland gains inspiration from the rivers and mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

Sutherland was first introduced to his love for the medium at California State University of Chico where he earned a degree in Glass Sculpture. Upon graduating he honed his skills at Orient and Flume, one of the pioneering glassblowing studios in the United States before opening his own studio.

Ever developing his talent he went to New York to study at the prestigious Corning Museum of Glass where he pursued his dream to blow glass like the Italians do. There, Sutherland studied under William Gudenrath, a true master of Venetian technique and a scholar of historical glass. Through his success at Corning and an obsession for the Venetian style, he was invited back to work as Mr. Gudenrath’s personal teaching assistant.

Continuing his mastery of the art, Sutherland studied at Pillchuck School of Glass, founded by the renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly in Stanwood, Washington. There, he felt he had struck gold when he received the opportunity to work side by side with Davide Salvadore, a fifth generation Venetian master. Salvadore is famous for his extraordinary Murrini designs within massive glass sculptures.

Aa a master colorist, Sutherland’s work is recognized for its distinctive color-combinations and ardently developed formulas, offering dazzling art that simply commands to be looked at. His unique style has produced an exceptional body of work that is sought after by galleries, garnered first-place awards in heavily juried exhibitions, and created stunning installations for private collectors.