These artists are the ones I hope to be like when I grow up... :)
JC Herrell - http://www.jcherrell.com/Gallery.htm - incredible detail, I can only hope to master many years from now!
Michael Mangiafico - http://www.figstudios.com/ - I took a two day workshop from him and was blown away at his techniques and his love of tiny flames, he is a master at tiny sculptures and such incredible detail. I learned more in two days than I had in a years' worth of work, if you have an opportunity to take one his classes, you will not be disappointed, it is time and money well spent!
Cassie Donlen - http://www.glassbeadle.com/ - awesome sets in wonderful colors, she is such an inspiration.
Scout Handford - http://www.theboroboy.com/ - Awesome boro pendants and unique boro color combos. His creations come straight from the boro laboratory and they are always a sight to behold. The kiln gods seem to smile on this boro artist, so stay tuned!