glass painting

This little green and black poison arrow frog, also called poison dart frogs, will brighten up your room -- but don't worry, he's harmless. Artisan Elena Herrera of Costa Rica handcrafts this torch-fired glass figurine and adds colorful details with glass paint.

Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has always had an affinity for art, often painting for friends and neighbors by request. It was with carving wood that his passions were truly piqued, and this joy shines through in this beautifully articulate figurine he names Ikenna, which is a Nigerian name. After carving the sculpture, beads of recycled glass and acrylic paint are used to add dimension and color.

This delightful flock of four hummingbird figurines will brighten any space in your home. Milton Rios in Peru crafts the small sculptures using traditional blown glass techniques; the birds are accented with gold paint.