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
Lisa
For more tips and tricks visit:
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
Register here http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=478
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
Register here http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=477
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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