April 8 TroyFest artist of the day

Name: Paulette Krumel

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Art/Craft: Kiln formed glass art

Website: www.glassandmorestudio.com

Paulette Krumel creates hand-crafted art glass and custom fused glass gifts and jewelry. Krumel began working with glass art nine years ago as a hobby and it grew into a passion and business. Each piece she creates is unique and individually hand-crafted. Her business Glass & More is located in Pensacola, Florida and she puts a piece of herself in each art work she creates. One of her most unique pieces that she is most proud of in her glass torsos. Currently, they are not featured on her website; however, they will be available at the show.

In 2009 Krumel received Best of Show honors at Eufaula Street Art and Music Festival in Eufaula, Alabama. This will be her second year at TroyFest. Check out Krumel’s work at her website www.glassandmorestudio.com.

“I am looking forward to returning to TroyFest this year, the locals were great last year and Troy is a beautiful area” stated Paulette Krumel.