This glass fountain was created by Seattle-area glass blower Barbara Sanderson,.If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson’s work in a garden, you might think you’d stepped into Alice’s Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arbors, lights and fountains for natural settings, aiming to create a magical, otherworldly tableau.
“I love to add another dimension to what already exists,” she says.
Art created for the outdoors can bring drama and design to a garden or patio. Sheila Jeffrey, a landscape designer from Collingwood, Ontario, suggests thinking of outdoor space as you would a room, with a floor, walls and ceiling.
“As with interior art, consider the overall theme or feel of the space when you’re choosing outdoor accents,” she says.
“Walls or fences are often overlooked and are a great place for an interesting focal point.”