WHAT MAKES GLASS ARTISTS SPECIAL?

The glass artist loves to learn.   Some begin with a course or two, some learn by experimenting, but their passion defines them.  It drives them to learn more, to strive to be all that they can be.  They are creative by nature, always hoping their next project will be their best.  They learn through doing:  try different ramp rates, change the soak times, try a new glass combination, change from foil to lead.  They seek to find the magic that is hidden in each piece of glass.  They try new techniques - glass painting, Cloisnne, screen printing, frit casting - always looking for new ways to beautify their work.

The glass artist is patient.  Most are not inherently so, but the process teaches them that they must learn patience.  Open the kiln too soon and the glass shatters under stress.  Don't take enough time to clean the glass and the foil won't stick.  Complicated processes may take three or four firings.  It's hard to wait, but they learn that 'not to wait' can be disastrous.

The glass artists knows adversity: the wrong firing schedule ruins a customer's piece.  The piece looks great, but the customer doesn't like the few bubbles in it.  They are selected for that special show they've been dying to attend.  Then high winds and rain knock down their tent; people fail to show up in sufficient quantities to make their entry fee.  They find several high-priced products missing after the show is over.  It's frustrating.  Then there's the economy.  Artists find it hard to put extra money to put into their hobby.  Business profits have dwindled.   They wonder if they can hang on.  Is it worth it?

The glass artist is an optimist.  The glass artist answers "yes" - it is worth it.  The bad experiences are outweighed by the wonderful feeling of that special piece you just removed from the kiln, or that vibrant stained glass mural you and you alone created.  You are the master of your fate, the captain of your soul.  "Yes" - it is worth it.

I salute glass artists.  These special pages are dedicated to them.  Here they can display their wonderful talents.  They can express their creativity for all the world to see.  Here they become that gathering of fine artisans we call "glass artists".  Live your dreams, search your souls for that new creation that will make you proud, and continue to inspire us by showing us what is possible.

Murray 

WELCOME TO OUR TALENTED GLASS ARTIST'S FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Helen C. FL Email:helenc@elemental.name Website:www.elemental.name Pieces for Sale?  YES Do Custom Work?  YES
Raymond R. TX   Email: raymondrains@earthlink.com Website: www.cliffhousestudio.com Pieces for Sale?  YES Do Custom Work: NO
Deborah S. FL Email: whitesandsglass@yahoo.com Website: WhiteSandsGlass.etsy.com Pieces for Sale:  YES Do Custom Work:  YES
Ted C. WA. Website: www.ironglassdesign.com Pieces for Sale?  YES Do Custom Work: YES (on Harley motorcycles)
Donna S. TX Email: dancinglightfusedglass@yahoo.com Website: www.dancinglightfusedglass.com Pieces for Sale:  SOLD Do Custom Work:  YES
Season H FL EMAIL seasonyule@gmail.com Pieces for Sale:  NO Do Custom Work: YES
Ruby H NY email (no) WEBSITE: www.HollyRubyGlass.com Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: NO
Hsin C Taipei, Taiwan EMAIL: yenichang@gmail.com Website: dichroicking.wordpress.com Pieces for Sale:  YES Do Custom Work: N/A
Clair T TX EMAIL  ctankers@aol.com Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: YES
Nancy K MO EMAIL  nancykart@att.net Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: YES
Bobby H FL EMAIL:bhaddock@tampabay.rr.com Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: YES
Barry K NC EMAIL:Barry@kaiserglass.com Website: www.kaiserglass.com Pieces for Sale: NO Do Custom Work: YES
Rose H NC EMAIL:  rose@artinthedairy.com Website: www.artinthedairy.com Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: YES
Christine W. CO Website: www.BluDragonfly.Etsy.com Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: NO
Anna B TX Email: annablair817@gmail.com: Website: www.etsy.com/shop/pendantplace Pieces for Sale: YES Do Custom Work: YES

GET IN THE GALLERY (IT'S FREE)

SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO     seguinkid@aol.com

YOUR FULL NAME   (We will only use your first name and 1st initial of your last name, but we need your full name on record.

YOUR STATE:

YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS:  Some people have more than one, so type out the one you want us to use.   

NOTE: If you tell us not to post it, we won't, but we still need it incase we have to contact you.

YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS: This will tell people how to find you on the Internet.
 

THEN TELL US:  Are the pictures you are sending us for sale?  YES/NO      

Do you do custom work?  YES/NO

That's it.  Send us that information, and we'll take it from there.

FINAL NOTE:  You should size your pictures to about 300 pixels width to make them easier to send via email.   We can't use anything larger than that in the Gallery anyway.