Grapes, Peaches, Cherries

One down, two to go.....

Upcoming Painted Glass Fusings

I have found that attendees enjoying seeing the artists working at their craft during a show so I have started taking work with me to each show.  This weekend, I painted three plates for glass fusions.  Each will be very slowly full fused to seal the paint in glass, and then full fused to a larger piece for slumping into form.  I have just started this technique and it seems to be hugely popular and in demand.  I should have them ready for the Ridgeway Rendezvous in early August.  Bet all three will sell!

It's All About the Show!

A shot of my booth at Steamboat Springs, Art in the Park.  So much beautiful artwork in one place!  I just can't make those birdbaths fast enough...never even got a picture of Glass Fishpond. 

Paint in Glass

I did this mountain scene as a test for fusing schedules to minimize bubbling. Fusing the painted glass separately then fusing and slumping into a final piece was definitely the right formula,  This is the way to go and I look forward to doing a number of pieces using this technique.

Lamps, etc...

They finally came out with a lampshade mold for smaller kilns.  This should prove productive.

Garden Pansies Birdbath

Finished....

Table Done

Between broken plates and broken saws, it is finally done.  Ready in time for Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs next weekend. 

Garden Pansies Birdbath

Since I sold my Clematis & Vines birdbath last week, it is time to replace it for the next show.  I have already cut the glass for the pansies and leaves.  I am going to use a 3/8" tile in a more formal pattern as the surround.  I am showing you more work in progress so no one thinks I am just lazying the summer away.  The replacement bandsaw came yesterday so I can finish the pique assiette table as well.  TOO MUCH to do!

Ring of Fire Art Challenge Submittal

I entered the Ring of Fire competition sponsored by Delphi Glass and ArtFire.  In order to enter, you must use at least one of several glass elements, including the spring mix millefiori and dichroic scrap used in my piece.  If you would like to "vote" for my artwork, please follow this link, http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm?page=store_viewItem&gid=9492, and click "yes"!

Thank you for your vote!

Shabby Chic!

So another pique assiette table is under construction.  Things were going swimmingly until my bandsaw broke!  So, now we wait until the replacement saw gets here next week.  The pattern requires too much precision to do it by hammer and nipper alone.  This has to be done by Thursday for the Estes Park show.  Good luck with that!