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| As seen in Go with the Flow Video DVD |
Secrets to Making Stand Out Art Revealed
Excerpt from Breaking
Through-Making Exhibition Quality Art Class & Video DVD
Are you ready to take your work to the next level?
I’m sure you’ve noticed the dramatic increase in
outstanding, professional quality fused glass artwork being made by your fellow
artists. You admire their originality and the advanced skills it takes to
produce such striking art. But then you find yourself wondering what makes them
so special? Why aren’t your pieces getting noticed?
What’s missing?
To answer that question, we first have to consider what
makes artwork stand out. There are two key features that make artwork
exceptional. The two elements are, unique
form and dramatic imagery. Design
your projects with these basic concepts in mind and you’ll immediately see an
increase in the desirability of your work.
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| As seen in Breaking Through - Making Exhibition Quality Art |
Unique Form
Shape up! Move away from the simple square, rectangle and
circle. These shapes are tired. They have their place when making a production
series where minimizing material, fabrication, and labor costs is essential for
profit.
But if you want your work to rise to gallery status, give
your artwork an unexpected or brand new shape. This elevates your fused glass
from a practical or functional container, to a glamorous, three dimensional,
fine art sculpture.
Get creative, combine slumping molds to make one-of-a-kind
shapes. Use fiber paper or fiber board to change the profile of your fused
glass. You’ll quickly find,the possibilities are endless.
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| As seen In Painting with Frit Video DVD |
Dramatic Imagery
What makes a painting memorable? They’re generally
rectangular in shape, so what makes one unforgettable? It’s the subject matter,
of course. Taken a step further, it’s the artist’s distinctive composition, their
unique way of interpreting the focal point and the special way the scene in
rendered. Give the viewer a fresh look at something familiar and they’re hooked.
There are several ways to engage the viewer and hold their
attention longer with your subject matter. Render a recognizable subject in a
surprising way. Use unexpected colors or add props, like a hat on a dog or a
tutu on a cat. Include an interesting background that enhances the subject.
Place your focal point in an unusual setting. Put a flower on the moon. Or, put
the moon on a flower. Visualize a composition that extends beyond the
rectangular limits of your glass canvas. And then build it with an enthusiasm
that shows.
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| As seen in Breaking Through - Making Exhibition Quality Art Video DVD |
The Winning Combination
Combine both unique form and dramatic imagery and your work
will rise above the rest and get noticed. It’s easy. Start simple with the
basic shapes and add your own twist. Put notches in a square, put curves in the
straight edges of a rectangle, give your circle a freeform shape. Then reshape
the fused glass by slumping or draping it on a combination of molds and other
kiln furniture. There are no rules. Just make it your own and you’ll come out a
winner.
Once you integrate these design concepts into your work, you’ll
be amazed how quickly your work rises to a higher level of sophistication. And
in the process, thinking in a broader scope will open the door to all new,
exciting possibilities.
Happy Fusing!
Lisa
For more pro tips join me at Glass Quest or learn from home
with my video DVD.
Excerpt
from Breaking Through-Making Exhibition Quality Art Live
Presentation and Breaking Through Making Exhibition Quality Art with Lisa Vogt,
Video DVD
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| Glass Quest 2017 |
Breaking
Through-Making Exhibition Quality Art Live Presentation
Glass Quest 2017
May 26, 27 & 28, 2017
West Palm Beach,
Florida
There’s still time to register!
A
weekend of education, inspiration and engagement for glass enthusiasts of all
types. Incredible networking opportunities, as well as overall engagement in
the evolving world of art glass education & advocacy! Meet & partner
with other glass artists as we push the boundaries of Glass as a Contemporary
Art Form!
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| As seen in Upscale Fusing Webianr |
Back by popular demand
Upscale Fusing Webinar
July 25, 2017
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
September 26-29, 2017
4-Days, Hands-on,
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Here’s
what students are saying about the class.
We got
right to work within the first 10 minutes. It was 4 very intense days of
working on advanced techniques and fusing. The best part was we chose what we
wanted to learn and Lisa taught us how to make it. -Beth
In the recent 4-day workshop Lisa
shared her space, methods, approaches to work, advanced tools in such a
welcoming way along with the limit of 3-4 students. This gives you so much
one-on-one time with an expert of glass fusion which makes it easy to absorb
info, ask questions and work to have successful projects that you love.-Regina
Having
a small number of students in the class allowed us to each pursue different
projects and therefore, see a variety of processes rather than if we all had to
make the same pieces. As Lisa, would talk with a classmate we would continue to
work on our pieces but at the same time, listen, take notes or watch what she
was showing someone else. The ease of learning in this fashion was
remarkable. -Ginger
Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
November 14-17, 2017
4-Days, Hands-on,
Register here http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=478
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
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Unlimited possibilities
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