The creative zone is a wonderful place where new ideas are
conceived, advanced techniques are tested, and innovative pieces of art are
brought to life. In the creative zone time doesn’t exist. It’s a beautiful
realm full of wonder and surprise. It’s a place of magic we all want to visit.
So, how do you produce the right environment to get to this artist’s heaven
on-demand? Here are some tips to get you into the zone.
1 Find your sweet spot.
Identify when you feel most productive creatively. Don’t
fight it. Not everyone is meant for a 9:00 to 5:00 work day. For me, my most
fruitful hours are between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. And, I like to work even later
if I’ve gained momentum that’s getting projects in the kiln. My day starts a
lot earlier than 11:00, but I like to work-out and clean a little before I get
serious about glass work. Then, I can focus on arty tasks without distractions.
2 Free-play without a critic.
Play with your glass colors without a rigid plan. Allow
your spontaneous artistic mind to wander and explore new ways to combine glass
colors to make interesting blends. I pull scrap glass out and arrange it on the
table in random color schemes. Then I mix them up to get even more unique
design palates. This exercise is a process. Once you’ve exhausted the routine
combinations, it’s amazing how new fresh ideas reveal themselves.
3 Take a break.
Look outside for inspiration. Exciting original art is the
product of artists who actively seek out stimuli to generate new ideas. Take a
walk, go to the beach, the mountains, the zoo or the park. The exercise and
fresh air nurtures your creative spirit and promotes action.
4 Sketch design ideas on paper.
You don’t have to be good at drawing for this exercise to
work. The process of doodling frees your mind and hushes the internal sensor
that holds you back. Forge ahead. Be bold. The idea is to let the drawings come
naturally. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much this simple act empowers
your artistic style. Try it!
5 Dedicate time to developing your art and your talent.
Commit to branching out and trying new techniques and
methods that challenge your skills. In this uncharted territory you’ll find
renewed energy that’ll quickly translates into exciting new pieces of art.
Excelling in your craft is the dream of every dedicated
artist. The creative zone is where we find and fine-tune our own personal style.
It’s where we identify with ourselves and that’s what makes you the incredible
artist you are.
You have an amazing talent, use it!
Be kind to yourself. Keep trying. Always, push ahead!
No matter where you are in your artistic journey, you’re
doing great!
Happy fusing!
Lisa
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In this class, you will push the boundaries art glass imposes. Students explore innovative approaches to design and combine multiple advanced techniques to construct original art that reflects your own personal style. You’ll enjoy: the one-on-one instruction, making large scale projects, the well-equipped classroom, and the intimate class size.
What makes this class different?
You'll love the concentrated, in-depth study and creative momentum you’ll gain while actively producing, nonstop for four consecutive days. You’ll leave class with a working knowledge of kiln operation, custom project specific firing guides, and the inspiration you’ve been craving to go bigger and do more!
Its hard-core fusing in a nurturing, relaxed environment.
You'll love the concentrated, in-depth study and creative momentum you’ll gain while actively producing, nonstop for four consecutive days. You’ll leave class with a working knowledge of kiln operation, custom project specific firing guides, and the inspiration you’ve been craving to go bigger and do more!
Its hard-core fusing in a nurturing, relaxed environment.
Advanced Glass Fusing 4-Day, Hands-on Workshop
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February 5 – 8, 2019
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