Patrick Mullen
Patrick Mullen has had a love affair with glass most of his life. Born in Ohio, Patrick came to California in the mid 70’s and started his glass career with the art of stained glass. Looking for a more unique and creative style to add to his stained glass pieces, Patrick began to explore the world of hot glass. Eventually, he became hooked on the spontaneous and immediate nature of hot glass, and began to study glass at San Jose State University.
Since 1995 when he moved to Sacramento to open his own studio-Fire River Art Glass. His art has grown in scale as well as quality and his use of traditional forms and colors is well supported by his meticulous execution and an insistence on using only the highest quality raw materials.
Patrick has taught many workshops in contemporary glass techniques, including one month-long workshop in the Hawaiian Islands. Patrick currently teaches glass blowing at his studio, Fire River Art Glass in West Sacramento.
