Author Archives: Administrator

Oh my how this debate rolls on…. this month, in the current issue of American Craft (June/July 2012) artist Austin Kleon shares his views on originality, creative vision and plagiarizing. Some of his thoughts ring true to me and some … Continue reading →

Greetings my glassy peeps…. back home with lots of ideas rolling around in my brain. But right now I wanted to take a moment and recognize some student work. I know I plug this over and over but it’s really … Continue reading →

Today I am thinking about Caravaggio and the Caravaggisti. The caravaggisti were the group of painters who emulated the work of the baroque painter of 16th century Italy. The striking difference between the way Caravaggio painted as compared to his … Continue reading →

Some days I want to settle on a thought. Or series of thoughts. My friend Paul Stankard is beginning a new book. He likes to publish portions on Facebook or email them out for reaction. He posted his tentative opening … Continue reading →

When you travel as much as I do the details of missed flights, tickets, almost missed flights, clutching belts and shoes as you run from security to the boarding gate, train doors closing on your bag as you try to … Continue reading →

It’s always exciting for me when a student takes the class and the ‘lightbulb” goes on… the latest example is Emma Green’s bat sculpture. It’s adorable.. and of course does not look anything like my work. So, she took the … Continue reading →

If you are not a member of the American Art Council (ACC) go out immediately and buy the newest issue of their magazine, American Craft (February/March 2012). As a glass person, as I know a great many of you are … Continue reading →

Recently, I started a series of larger pieces that are so big, there is no way they could be worn. Not that I have abandoned the glass corsage, I still love making them and teaching them. I have, however, run … Continue reading →

My friend Sylvie Lansdowne has been crafting a really cool blog that is a spin off of the “Hey Girl….” series using photos of the actor Ryan Gosling. They are directed at the community of bead, jewelry and glass workers … Continue reading →

This morning on CNN Fareed Zakaria interviewed the famous architect Frank Gehry. He talked about his creative process and how he uses art history to inspire and inform his work. If you are unfamiliar with his work, take a moment … Continue reading →