Welcome to “The Art Thread”
I started this creative journal to share more than just finished pieces. It’s a space for behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative process. Along the way, you’ll get a feel for what it’s like to work with me. ~ Tiffany Jean Sherman
Top Glassball Ornament Designs of 2025
Capturing History in Glass 🎄 Treasured Scenes: A Look Back at 2025 Glassball Favorites Every March, Keystone Specialties releases our Treasured Scenes Catalogue, showcasing a curated collection of ornaments that celebrate artistry and tradition. This catalogue includes a wide range…
A Phoenix Rises for the Holidays
📌 Nickel Etched Ornament Design for Novelis, Inc ✏️ From AI Concepts to Hand-Drawn Design For the past 6–7 years, through my positions at Keystone Specialties, Inc., I’ve had the privilege of designing Novelis, Inc.’s annual holiday ornament—a tradition that…
Creating a Heartfelt Library Logo for ‘My Three Sons’
“My Three Sons Library” Sticker & Stamp Design 📖 Personalized Book Marking for “My Three Sons Library” | A logo project in progress…I’ve been working on a special logo/sticker design for a personal home library called “My Three Sons Library.”…
Nature and Art: Capturing Watkins Glen in Watercolors
BRUSHWORK: A Weekend Study; Upstate NY Edition 🌲 From hike to canvas.This weekend’s focus was an ink and watercolor study drawn from a photo I took while hiking Watkins Glen in early fall. The stone bridge and layered rock wall…
Creating Unique Logos for Scout Organizations
Building Character Through Logo Design: Pack 245 🌲 Crafted for the Outdoors. Designed for the Journey: a Keystone Specialties Inc. project. Creating a logo for Cub Scout Pack 245 of Punxsutawney was a rewarding challenge. The goal was to design…
Behind the Scenes: Painting ‘The Cub’ Mural
🐻 The Cub: Joy on the Wall From the very beginning, Melissa Pennington envisioned two murals for the front of Bruin Bowling Lanes. One would feature the their Bear mascot in bold, welcoming fashion. The other—positioned opposite the entrance—would complement…
Designing a Centennial Keepsake for York Chapel
Honoring 100 Years: The York Chapel Centennial Ornament 🕊️ A Treasured Scene in Pewter Ornament: a Keystone Specialties Inc. project. This year, York Chapel in Tennessee celebrates its 100th anniversary—and I had the honor of designing a commemorative ornament to…
Behind the Art: The Bruin Bowling Bear Mural Journey
🐻 Behind the Scenes: Painting The Bear Mural in Bruin, PA When Melissa Pennington first reached out about painting a mural for Bruin Bowling Lanes, she had one request: “Can you bring our mascot—the bear—to life?” I was immediately intrigued.…