Monday, October 22, 2012
Favorite New Artist- Anne Nye
After I finished writing my blog post yesterday, I went on my reading list of blogs that I follow and was really intrigued by an article that Cathy Milligan posted on her blog from http://glassart.craftgossip.com/. The article that was really good about business in the art industry, but when I actually Googled the artist that wrote the article, I was blown away!!! Artist Anne Nye combines her fine art background using paints and glass. The results are just amazing! Hope you check her art out!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
2nd month into the Fall semester
I started the fall with a couple of classes at the local community college, painting 1 and art appreciation.
Learning to use a paintbrush versus glass cutting tools has proven to be a bit more of a challenge than I expected. Yes, if I don't like something on my painting I can always cover it up with more paint., but lights and shadows were never an issue in glass. To look at ordinary objects and create a picture of the lines, colors, and shadows to represent the objects proves to be a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So from the beginning of the semester, every painting I've brought home, I've rolled up and stuck in the corner of my room. Today I decided that I'm taking this class as a learning process, so in the long run I hope to apply some of the techniques I'm learning onto glass. (somehow)
This evening I decided to unroll my paintings and show the world (or at least my peeps that look at my blog;) Yes, I will roll them back up and stick them back in the corner, but I feel productive and am learning something new.
At least the art appreciation class is teaching me how to look at a painting and appreciate art.
Learning to use a paintbrush versus glass cutting tools has proven to be a bit more of a challenge than I expected. Yes, if I don't like something on my painting I can always cover it up with more paint., but lights and shadows were never an issue in glass. To look at ordinary objects and create a picture of the lines, colors, and shadows to represent the objects proves to be a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So from the beginning of the semester, every painting I've brought home, I've rolled up and stuck in the corner of my room. Today I decided that I'm taking this class as a learning process, so in the long run I hope to apply some of the techniques I'm learning onto glass. (somehow)
This evening I decided to unroll my paintings and show the world (or at least my peeps that look at my blog;) Yes, I will roll them back up and stick them back in the corner, but I feel productive and am learning something new.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
October = Halloween!
I love the month of October!
October brings the cool crisp clean air & one of my favorite holidays, Halloween!
To me, Halloween represents just good old fun! This is the only day of the year that one can dress up and be whatever they want to be! No matter how old you are! I start celebrating the month of October by watching all my favorite Halloween movies like Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Addams Family, Corpse Bride, and some other non-gory Halloween movies. I also indulge in the old black and white horror movies like Frankenstein, Dracula and the Werewolf, but nothing more scary than that.
During the first week of every October, I decorate my house, inside and out (more on the inside than out:). I add one or two things to my decorations every year. This year I decided to paint a Halloween picture to go over my mantel.
To me, Halloween represents just good old fun! This is the only day of the year that one can dress up and be whatever they want to be! No matter how old you are! I start celebrating the month of October by watching all my favorite Halloween movies like Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Addams Family, Corpse Bride, and some other non-gory Halloween movies. I also indulge in the old black and white horror movies like Frankenstein, Dracula and the Werewolf, but nothing more scary than that.
During the first week of every October, I decorate my house, inside and out (more on the inside than out:). I add one or two things to my decorations every year. This year I decided to paint a Halloween picture to go over my mantel.
16"x 20"
I can't wait till the 31st, so I can dress up, play the Monster Mash Party CD, while I pass out (and eat ) some god candy!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
the season of Fall
I'm really enjoying the "cooler" weather if one can call it that. At least it's not in the triple digits anymore, so I'm happy! The last few weeks have been pretty interesting for me as I try to learn how to paint with acrylics, and learn how to appreciate art.
I'm not that great at painting and I really don't see myself as a painter, but it is fun! The art appreciation class has opened my eyes to the way I actually look at art, and since I always thought of myself as a glass "Artist", this really comes in handy. Even though I have taken workshops, over the years I've tried to become my own "original" type of artist. With this class, I came to realize I have no real clue about art, which put me at a great disadvantage. My pursue in these classes is more beneficial than I ever thought they could be. I look forward to Fall turning into Winter as my mind absorbs all that I'm learning.
On another note, I haven't put away my glass, my kiln is getting hot right now as the new palette for a fellow student is currently fully fusing in there. This time it's a Longhorn (per her request of course:) A few years back I purchased a Bullseye stricker glass that has a hue of a dark yellow, which is supposed to tun into a deep orange....I hope it turns out that way.
I am also working on my stained glass window that I had hoped to finish by the end of last July, but hoping doesn't work by itself.... No deadlines for myself, just working on it one weekend and one piece at a time.
Happy Fall everyone!
I'm not that great at painting and I really don't see myself as a painter, but it is fun! The art appreciation class has opened my eyes to the way I actually look at art, and since I always thought of myself as a glass "Artist", this really comes in handy. Even though I have taken workshops, over the years I've tried to become my own "original" type of artist. With this class, I came to realize I have no real clue about art, which put me at a great disadvantage. My pursue in these classes is more beneficial than I ever thought they could be. I look forward to Fall turning into Winter as my mind absorbs all that I'm learning.
On another note, I haven't put away my glass, my kiln is getting hot right now as the new palette for a fellow student is currently fully fusing in there. This time it's a Longhorn (per her request of course:) A few years back I purchased a Bullseye stricker glass that has a hue of a dark yellow, which is supposed to tun into a deep orange....I hope it turns out that way.
I am also working on my stained glass window that I had hoped to finish by the end of last July, but hoping doesn't work by itself.... No deadlines for myself, just working on it one weekend and one piece at a time.
Monday, September 10, 2012
functional glass art to create art!!!
The cooler air is here and even though the high's were in the 90's, it was such a relief to wake up to cooler temperatures and low humidity!
It was pleasure to work in the garage this weekend with the fan going and watching all the interesting little bugs that were out and about. I really didn't think about taking pictures until this large beautiful Tiger Swallowtail butterfly landed on my hibiscus flowers and was feeding long enough for me to run in and get the camera.
Now while all the action was outside with the butterflies and interesting bugs, I was cutting Bullseye Tetka glass into 11" diameter circles for a couple my fellow students.
During our first painting class (with acrylics), the instructor told us the easiest material to use as a palette to mix colors is glass. He had created a palette from a picture frame glass, that included a sheet of white paper between the glass and a card-broad backing, taped along the edges with electrical tape. I followed his instructions and I created this palette. It was very functional and easy to use, but not easy to clean. By the time I completed my first painting, the cardboard was wet and soggy and so was the white paper. I would have to find more card board and re tape everything.... not working for me.
So I went home and thought about how I can make this painting class easier for me. Well, that's when I came up with creating my own palette by fusing two 11" diameter circles of Bullseye Tetka glass and adding a little "flower art" to it. Easy to use, easy clean and not bad to look at either:). So this weekend, upon the request from a couple of my fellow students, who were having the same issues, I created 2 more palettes (with their favorite colors!). I hope they enjoy using them as much as I do.
It was pleasure to work in the garage this weekend with the fan going and watching all the interesting little bugs that were out and about. I really didn't think about taking pictures until this large beautiful Tiger Swallowtail butterfly landed on my hibiscus flowers and was feeding long enough for me to run in and get the camera.
Now while all the action was outside with the butterflies and interesting bugs, I was cutting Bullseye Tetka glass into 11" diameter circles for a couple my fellow students.
During our first painting class (with acrylics), the instructor told us the easiest material to use as a palette to mix colors is glass. He had created a palette from a picture frame glass, that included a sheet of white paper between the glass and a card-broad backing, taped along the edges with electrical tape. I followed his instructions and I created this palette. It was very functional and easy to use, but not easy to clean. By the time I completed my first painting, the cardboard was wet and soggy and so was the white paper. I would have to find more card board and re tape everything.... not working for me.
So I went home and thought about how I can make this painting class easier for me. Well, that's when I came up with creating my own palette by fusing two 11" diameter circles of Bullseye Tetka glass and adding a little "flower art" to it. Easy to use, easy clean and not bad to look at either:). So this weekend, upon the request from a couple of my fellow students, who were having the same issues, I created 2 more palettes (with their favorite colors!). I hope they enjoy using them as much as I do.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Time of change
I don't have any cute pictures to post or new art projects to talk about. Today I've decided to make a few changes in my world. I have closed my (stagnate) website, closed my "business" with the state and deleted my listings from my Etsy shop. I didn't create, push or pursue enough of anything to create a real business. Today, I felt that I needed to make these changes for myself so I can continue to grow in my own world and make myself happy.
Currently, my oldest son, who will be graduating college in December, plans to move out of state to "find" himself, as many of us do at his age:) My daughter, is entering her freshman year of college and just moved into her new dorm room this weekend. My youngest son is 16 and is entering his junior year of high school come Monday. For now, his plans include going to an out of state college (that will all depend on scholarships & if he gets any:)
My youngest doesn't keep me as busy as my daughter did, so I too will be starting classes this coming week. My classes are not about learning and pursuing a "new" career, but to expand my mind intellectually, and my creative side as well. I'm not sure just where all of this will lead me, but I do know it will lead me somewhere.
Time is always in motion and nothing ever stays the same. It is my time of change.........
Currently, my oldest son, who will be graduating college in December, plans to move out of state to "find" himself, as many of us do at his age:) My daughter, is entering her freshman year of college and just moved into her new dorm room this weekend. My youngest son is 16 and is entering his junior year of high school come Monday. For now, his plans include going to an out of state college (that will all depend on scholarships & if he gets any:)
My youngest doesn't keep me as busy as my daughter did, so I too will be starting classes this coming week. My classes are not about learning and pursuing a "new" career, but to expand my mind intellectually, and my creative side as well. I'm not sure just where all of this will lead me, but I do know it will lead me somewhere. Time is always in motion and nothing ever stays the same. It is my time of change.........
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Up-cycled T's
It's always nice to find something to do with the old clothes that your children no longer want but will use if you get creative with them.
Every year before school gets ready to start, I ask my kids to go through their clothes and bag the clothes they have grown out of to make room for new school clothes. We usually donate the old clothes, but this year since my daughter is getting ready to leave for college I knew that she was going to "bag" some clothes that she felt she was too "old" to wear. Before sending everything off to the donation bin I went through the clothes and picked out her favorite t-shirts she wore in high school and made some small "comfort" pillows.
When she saw what I was making, she just fell in love with them! I ran out stuffing as she was choosing more t-shirts she wanted me to make into pillows! She's even having me make some for her friends too!
The worn cotton t-shirts and the fluffy stuffing are so soft that it makes them not only comfortable but huggable as well! We're planning on adding pom-pom's to all the pillows!
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