About

Broken Glass Artworks has emerged out of my regular love of the art of tattooing and the beauty of glass. I have been a tattooist for over 25 years and been a hobby glass maker as well. I feature my stained glass in my tattoo studio, Man's Ruin Tattoo & Piercing in Asheville, North Carolina.  For years I have had clients purchase pieces from me. During the pandemic of 2020 , I wasn't able to tattoo for several months due to lockdown restrictions. In that time glass was my savior mentally and financially. I spent months just creating pieces,mostly glass orchids, to keep my mind and hands busy. So many of my clients were supportive and many started asking for special pieces.  With community support I have decided to actually make my hobby into a business.  
In appreciation,

Heather Ruin 

The latest news is Jenn has currently started  assisting me in the studio and also creating her own pieces.  It's now a joint endeavor. 
She is also now breaking glass!

* Please note : All glasswork/artwork on this page is copyright to Broken Glass Artworks solely. I offer no rights to copy or replicate my designs for hobby nor sale unless I give written notice.  Don't be a thief. Use art to inspire your designs but don't exact copy,please.