Friday, July 21, 2017

Take Your Work to the Next Level!




Upscale Fusing! 

What is upscale fusing you might ask? 

Upscale fusing is the mindful use of your artist strengths to elevate and refine your personal fusing style. It means going beyond the ordinary to create energetic, original art. It’s the intentional exploration of unique design possibilities, coupled with cutting-edge techniques, that when combined produce dramatic stand-out art.  


There are three key elements that increase the visual intricacy and elevate the value of glass art. Pattern, texture and a focal point. Include any one of these gems, or better yet a combination of these, and you’ll have a winner. 

Here are some easy ways to add pattern. Consider laying streaky glass out in different directions. Or, make your own pattern by alternating two or more high contrast colors. Slump glass strips over a mold. Then turn them on edge to create a unique design. Once you start thinking this way the ideas will flood in. 


Adding texture is simple. Texture can be visual or physical. Visual texture can be achieved by using fusible glass with a texture or pattern. At the full fuse temperature, the actual texture will be smooth but the impression of that pattern remains adding increased visual interest. Add physical texture by fusing the project on a fiber paper pattern or on fiber blanket. Physical texture can also be achieved by tack fusing the project together. 


A focal point anchors the viewer to your art. It increases the time the viewer spends engaging with the work. Consider including an object that stands out and your work will too. Even abstract pieces benefit from some type of defined subject matter. A unexpected splash of color or a dramatic change in the direction of the design flow make pieces far more interesting. 

For more tips, join me Tuesday for my, Upscale Fusing Webinar and learn how to tastefully blend various cutting-edge techniques to add dimension and volume to your work. 

With the pros secrets revealed, you’ll be on the fast-track to developing winning  combinations that’ll get your work noticed!

Excerpt from Upscale Fusing Webinar

Check out my NEW Video!
Upscale Fusing with Lisa Vogt

Happy fusing!
Lisa

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Upcoming Webinars & Workshop

Upscale Fusing Webinar
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Join me Tuesday and learn how to tastefully blend various cutting-edge techniques to add dimension and volume to your work. With the pros secrets revealed, you’ll be on the fast-track to developing winning combinations that’ll get your work noticed! 

Register here: 


Make a Fused Glass Sink Webinar
August 8, 2017


 NEW Fusing for the Adventurous Webinar
September 5, 20147


NEW Fusing for the Adventurous Webinar
September 7, 2017




Fusing with Frit Webinar
October 26, 2017
 
 

Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
November 14-17, 2017
4-Days, Hands-on, Wesley Chapel, FL



Here’s what students are saying about the workshop.
Your knowledge, easy teaching style and down to earth approach are just wonderful and I can learn so much more about glass by working with you.            -Barbara

I have been inspired by you to work more in my studio!           -Dana


Creative Slumping Webinar
January 18, 2018


Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
February 6 – 9, 2018
4-Days, Hands-on, Wesley Chapel, FL


5 Reasons Why YOU Will LOVE this Workshop!
1 One-on-one instruction
2 Step-by-step guidance to develop your own design style
3 Individualized project program - make what inspires YOU
4 Four full days of hands-on creating and fusing
5 Unlimited possibilities


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