A line of stunning, detailed crystal and glass objects for the home, Evergreen Crystal is the world of artist and master carver Lorraine Coyle. Each piece in the Evergreen Crystal collection is created through a labor-intensive process that begins with the artist, Lori Coyle, sketching an intricate wildlife or nature design by hand.
Coyle's crystal objects are individually hand carved using sand expelled with varying speeds and pressures, one layer at a time. A final layer is applied to each piece as delicately and finely as air brushed artwork.
The multi-layered carving of each piece creates a remarkable level of depth and lifelike, 3-dimensional detail. Coyle's deliberate, lengthy process of multi-layering is unique among producers of crystal artwork.
In 1989, Lori received a call from The White House needing a number of vases in a mere week featuring a flag design unfurling in a field of stars. This piece became the 1989 American Success Awards, presented to notable Americans including George Strait and Norma Kamali. The White House commission led to other noteworthy projects for the likes of the National Press Foundation awards (given to Ed Bradley, Barbara Walters and Ann Landers), Rose Bowl trophies, Exxon corporate awards, The Phoenix Golf Open, and the 1984 Olympic sponsor prize awards.
