Odalisque Valentine

 

For Sale here

Traditional display of a female with her arms raised above her head; named the “Odalisque” by Art historians.  A celebration of Love.

New at WMC & a sale!

Click HERE!

Letting the glass leed the way….

(FYI-Big decal sale at my site until February)

Julia’s Julz w/ glass…only the beginning

the elements come together at WMC-

Cousin Julia’s Julz with a glass focal…

2010 here we come…

Checking in! Happy New Year!

Many changes in my life are going to take place. Starting with the budget, then onto a healthier life style, new parental challenges,  and a new art (for me).   I am sure I will be better at explaining that after I experience it some.

What’s up with this blog?

Most of my blogging these days goes to WMC (team blog).  We talk about our process, and so I will continue to direct you to that.

Glassline magazine just published a tutorial on the

Lampwork decals I have been making.

That was a recent exciting accomplishment.  I demonstrate the step by step I go through when I apply the decals to the beads.  Sharing many secrets about the medium. You can purchase copies, and read an intro here.

Decals are having their first sale ever at my website!!

I am continuing as secretary of GLASSACT (South east, Michigan’s local chapter of the ISGB) for the year 2010. We are meeting monthly conducting workshops, and raising money for education in glass bead making.  It is a very good experience. Unfortunately, I am getting tired. The talking part is easy. It is the “doing” part that is tiring me out.  After being gone 50 hrs a week  (Auoto-Cad drawing, and thinking…); 10 to 20 hours torching glass art,  & selling….being Mom to 2 boys;   I’m tired!  We’ll see if I can keep up? I think I am just attracted to being busy; so it’s good.

My next show with GLASSACT is in Southfield, at the civic center. Sunday, March 21 – 10am to 5pm

I’ll check in after I get my on line stores stocked.

peace

The process; combining Julia’s Julz with Glass Beads

A new post up at Watchmecreate all about the Neck pieces I am making beads for…

Go check it! I am getting ready to show the finished beads as we speak.

Michigan!! GLASS melting into Art; come see!!

It’s a party!! Every year!! At the Dearborn Glass Academy WINTER SHOW.

(FYI!!!! SPRING 2010~CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS ON THE NEW SPRING SHOW!)

I just saw a Chihuly-esque chandelier at the Dearborn Glass Academy last week. If you have never been there, or even if you have, it is a very worth while adventure!!

hERE’S THE SCOOP ON the 2009 Christmas show;

“Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Featuring more than 15 styles of hand blown glass ornaments and other unique glass art

Shop while you see glass Art being made!!

Select from dozens of glass candy canes

a wide variety of twirl and bubble ornaments,

one-of-a-kind beads, tree toppers and glass straws.

Glass blowing and lampworking demonstrations.

Prices for the holiday sale will range from $10 to $500.

There is no admission to attend.

THIS SHOW ROCKED!!! Collectors, friends, family, borosilicate ornaments! GICANTIC VESSLES! Artistic re-usable glass straws…did I mention Bill’s snow men?? Or, my awesome warm wool gloves??

NEXT SHOW in spring 2010!! Bead Bonanza!

~Southfield, Mi.

The E-Zine by Jet Age! Spotlights the decals!

Cyber space offers Artist’s so many opportunities to learn the ropes. Get inspired! The sky is the limit. I am excited to tell you about the New On Line E-zine about glass art inspirations. I have been watching it evolve into a place awesomely inspiring to visit.

…”a JetAge Studio e-zine about glass artists, glass organizations, news and business. Our vision is to bridge the networking gaps, share ideas and bring glass artists from all around the world together to get inspired!”  (copied straight from the site!)

I was honored to have my New Lampwork decals in the October Product Spot light!

Go check it! CLICK ON!

Jerry

 

Marble in progress….

Sculptural Glass re-visited, PHISH, Glass for the holiday’s!

New Article at WMC about the skills and some challenges with them.

So excited to tell what I am up to. A gazillion things actually; Writing, working, teaching, working more, thinking, creating, being a Mom…. Seeing Phish play at Cobo Arena in Detroit.

It was a great show. Big difference from the small bar, St Andrews hall they played in, in ‘92… not sure how many can fit in there?10,500 people at Cobo! It was awesome. They played, “bounce around the room”, and I remember the trampolines they used to jump on. We were so young.

To top that night off, my Big brother bought myself, and my husband tickets to the show!!! AND!! I got to meet my brothers girlfriend, Melissa. She is beautiful & kind; and I am really excited for them!! (And for me, cuz i get a new cool friend )

So many things going on…….

decals, beads, tutorials,  Winter show at the Dearborn Academy!!!!!!

“Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009

More to follow…..after a much needed good night sleep…….

New post at Watch me create team blog!

 

 

Published today; go see!

http://watchmecreate.com/?p=5298