A+Y Design Gallery, Montrose

I was just accepted into a new and fabulous gallery in Montrose, CO, north of Ouray and Telluride.  The gallery features earthy, yet contemporary wood furniture, metal art, photography, painting and now GLASS!  Very excited.. the link...http//www.aydesigngallery.com.  Check it out:)

Ahhh...the Booth Photo

It has always been a challenge trying to get a decent booth shot, but try doing it in the middle of winter when it is 25 degrees and the ground is covered in snow!  Nonetheless, Dawn Sudmeier and I were successful this week in getting the booth up and the photo taken.  Let the art show application games begin!

Vitrigraph, Noodle and Frit Glass Panel

The panel is complete. I made the vitrigraph leaves this summer and it has taken me this long to get the piece done. Thank you Carol Murphy for letting me translate your wonderful pastel painting. 

Texas Farm Country Glass Frit Painting

It's done!  A 39.5 hour fire!  Record for any of my kilns.  I think my grandparents would be proud.  I hope it brings a smile to my Uncle Corky and Aunt Arlene.

Building a Frit Painting - Final Pre-Fire

The piece is finally ready for final firing. It is ready to go into the kiln for a very SLOW fire, both up and down.  This took two full days of frit application, stringers, noodles, etc.... Now praying the kiln gods will show me great favor!

Frit Painting (Second Fire)

Next major phase in building a frit painting.  I have applied the horizon line trees and the large oak tree in the mid-foreground.  Included is the swing and vines for the front flower beds.  This just went back into the kiln for fire #3 (the large trees were a separate fire).  I used fine frit (color) with a fine frit cap and some medium frit color in transparents and opals to add some early texture.  This will be a contour fuse at a 36 hour fire because of the changes in thickness of the glass.  Keep your fingers crossed that it comes out ok.  If all goes well, we move next to the foreground layer including all of the foliage, fence, garden, etc...

Constructing the Focal

The focal structure is now complete--3 days later!  Next up, build the trees and frit intermediary applications.  For all you family members out there, can you name the place yet?  Hint--my artwork comes from deeper memories within....

Building a Frit Painting

Phase 1:  Create your drawing and cut your glass to scale.  Choose your color palette and transfer it conceptually to your drawing.  Then sift fine frit in shaded colors to build your background "wash".  Add your background structures and then cover with a moderate layer of clear frit.   Fire to a full fuse (see above).  Next up--building the intermediate layer....stay tuned....

Moving on Up--Rebranding

My new year's resolution is to devote 100% of my efforts now to developing my own unique style of fused glass frit painting.  As part of this commitment, I am rebranding my business to Aspen Light Glass Studio.  Palisade Stained Glass Art has served me well in the past, but since I am moving away from stained glass and definitely far away from Palisade, it was time for a change.  Please visit my new website (still working on it) at http://www.aspenlightstudio.com if you follow my work.  Wish me luck!

Carollers at the Gallery 809 Holiday Open House

Wanted to share this wonderful moment at Gallery 809 when the Christmas carollers stopped by and filled the place with voice and song!