Hi, I'm Laura Vagran.

As long as I can remember I've wanted to be an artist.

While never having formal education in creating art on glass, the art just came naturally. I started out experimenting in my garage, and began bringing art to shows in the Coachella Valley.

In the beginning I remember feeling.... I have no idea what I'm doing and feel like a fraud. I later discovered many other artists felt the same. Ultimately I had very successful shows with sold out art.

There isn't a project I've ever felt is undoable and just figure it out as I worked. Starting with art shows, I progressed to working with homeowners and glass shops throughout the Coachella Valley.

Over the years I have created everything from small awards to large glass pieces at restaurants and casinos. Mostly I was the only female helping to install hundreds of shower enclosures, hanging the largest mirrors in private residence, setting 3/4" table tops weighing hundreds of pounds. Check out my portfolio to view my work.

These days, my preference is bringing a vision to life working collaboratively with individuals and home owners.

Arriving in Palm Springs from Pittsburgh in 1977 with my family, I have recently moved my business to my home studio at the family horse ranch in Thousand Palms, CA. I now split my time between glass art and overseeing 40+ horses.

Sand Visions was established in 1989, and has been located in the Coachella Valley. Pieces of art have been commissioned in England (a wedding gift for friends if the royal family), Beverly Hills, Los Angelos, and Palms Springs. All art work is done by hand, never using computer generated designs. Every piece is one of a kind.

I am amazed when I think about how much art in glass I have created through these last 30+ years. It's something I'm pretty proud of.

Please let me know what I can create for you.