Glass artist Mary Tantillo beamed. Her smile as bright as her yellow sundress, the owner of SwellColors Glass Studio and Gallery in Surf City was surrounded by artist friends, family, supporters and newcomers in her shop on Friday, July 29 as the summer party atmosphere called to fun-seekers on the sidewalk.

(Photo by Victoria Ford)
The twofold occasion for celebration was the opening of her latest collection, “Limoncello,” and the completion of a years-long project based on the sun in four seasons.
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