Local artist Patty Sevre to hand engrave all race awards

We're excited to announce that glass engraving artist Patty Sevre will hand engrave all the awards for the Shenandoah Valley Sprint and Luray Triathlons this year.  There is also a special hand engraved award for all athletes who complete both the Luray International Triathlon and Luray Sprint Triathlon in the same weekend.

Every generation of Patty Sevre's family has been engraving glass since the 1740's. She creates these beautiful works of art using the time honored methods of revolving stones, copper wheels, and cooling water handed down through the generations. Every aspect of her work is freehand and shows the quality her keen eyes, sure hands, and 50 years of experience bring to a very old skill.

In her own words:

Over the last 50 years, I have  cut special orders for Tiffany & Co., Shreve Crump & Low, Boston, Ma. And  many Gift stores all over these United States and did consultant work teaching the fine art of glass cutting and designed the lathe for turning the wheels. Now I hand carve people's portraits in glass, awards, corporate gifts, logos and any kind of art work  because crystal is my canvas. I enjoy it not because of  just the art but for the history of it, and about my family.

Visit Patty Sevre's website.