David Jacobson makes hand-blown and kiln-formed glass utilizing contemporary designs based on the Venetian tradition. Jacobson makes brightly colored functional objects such as bowls, glasses, vases and platters, and also sculptural forms. "I employ contemporary colors with classical forms to create a unique expression in each piece. Texture and vibrant color combinations are vital; my pieces are meant to be touched and explored as well as viewed. For me, making glass is an honor.” Born and raised in New York, Jacobson graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he first studied glassblowing. He has since studied with Lino Tagliapietra, Martin Rosol, Davide Salvadore, Elio Quarisa, Jiri Harcuba, as well as other leading glass artists.