Except from my Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
Advanced fusing is a broad
term. What does it mean to advance?
Advancing is moving beyond
your current skill level. It’s challenging your abilities and developing your
talent and learning how you can make exceptional artwork that exceeds everyone’s
expectations.
If this sounds like a huge
insurmountable task or an unrealistic goal for you, you’re not alone.
Compressed into one sentence, the enormity of advancing ones craft can be a
daunting motivation crusher. But don’t worry. Once we break down the steps
you’ll be primed, ready and truly excited about taking action.
Here are three top tips pros
use to break through and make exhibition quality art.
1. Be a Master of Color.
Color plays an
important role in the effectiveness of your art. The colors you select convey
your message. You, as the artist have the power to swing the viewers mood from tranquil,
bright and cheery to thought-provoking, stirring and stormy. When planning a
new project, I consider what type of impression I want to leave and then select
colors that support that intention. Reds are active and emotional. Blues are
soothing, they suggest tranquility. While yellows represent happiness and
contentment. Choose your colors carefully and then use them with purpose to
draw the viewer into your magical world.
2. Pick A Pattern.
Including patterns in
your art is an essential way to increase the visual intricacy and
attractiveness of your artwork. The whole idea is to capture interest and hold
it as long as possible. Patterns add dimension which increases interest. This entices
the viewer and engages them longer. Pattern also shows an increase in artistic
exploration and creative skill on your part, and that always gets noticed.
Patterns can be simple
and geometric or intricate and organic. I decide how to use pattern based on
the artistic style I’m going for. For traditional designs, I like to use
structured, linear patterns that illustrate organization and planning, while contemporary
designs are great places to use free-flowing patterns. In effect they increase
the visual movement throughout the artwork. Whatever style you chose, pattern
adds drama that increases the visual quality of any piece.
3. Go Sculptural.
The big difference between
making ordinary pieces and repeatedly producing one-of-a-kind original art is
planning.
When it’s time to make
something new and exciting I begin by asking myself, what style do I want to
make. Then I consider what mood the art should provoke and select an
appropriate color palate. Then I layout a pattern that will reinforce my
selected style. My next step is to plan
what form the finished artwork will take. I ask myself, how can I manipulate
the shape of the glass and display it in a unique and unexpected way that will
be amazing? Then I begin the process of construction.
I don’t always have all the
answers at the beginning. But I do follow my original plan to its natural end.
Often, new directions present themselves during fabrication, but I stay true to
my plan. I’ll take notes on the new possibilities and revisit them later with
my next new undertaking. Sometimes deviations are inevitable, like when an idea
or technique fails to produce the results I had hoped. Then I go back to the
first three tips, regroup and forge ahead.
I hope this insight helps you
overcome obstacles so you can make the art of your dreams.
Big Thanks!
I wanted to take a moment to
tell you I appreciate your time and your dedication to your art. If you’re here
reading this blog every week you are growing artistically and your
participation in our community makes it better for all of us.
Wherever you are in your
artistic journey, you’re doing a great job! Keep going. Never settle. You are
an amazing talent. Shine on!
Happy fusing!
Lisa
Lisa
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Except from my Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop
What drives artists? What
drives you?
Is it artistic curiosity? The
thrill of challenging your skills? The adventure of new discoveries?
I believe it’s all the above.
When you’re ready to take it up a notch, I’m ready to take you there.
Warning: this workshop is for bold, determined and driven
artists who are ready to take control of their artistic future.
Here’s what you’ll learn in my upcoming Advanced Glass
Fusing Workshop.
The power of color selection
and how to use it to your advantage to control visual flow.
How to create intricate
patterns and add texture to increase the impact and desirability of your
finished artwork.
How to build and use multiple,
complex components in combination to create original art that reflects your own
personal artistic style.
Advanced techniques for
producing gallery quality, sculptural pieces of glass art.
How to make unique bases and
use custom-made stands that flatter your masterpieces.
Pro finishing techniques
that’ll elevate your work well above the ordinary.
Plus, you’ll learn
professional tips and trick for quality fabrication, as well as, practical kiln
operation and you’ll receive my project specific firing guides.
Upcoming
Workshop
There’s
still time to register!
Advanced Glass Fusing 4-Day, Hands-on Workshop
November 6-9, 2018
Register here: http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=477
November 6-9, 2018
Register here: http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=477
Join me for this intense workshop held in my private
studio.
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 4-Day, Hands-on, Class size is limited.
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 4-Day, Hands-on, Class size is limited.
This is the turning point experience you’ve been waiting for.
Take the next step and raise your artwork to an exciting
new level of sophistication. Join me for this comprehensive advanced technique,
artistic awakening and skill building workshop. You’ll love the intimate
one-on-one instruction, building multiple large scale projects, the creative
momentum you gain working for four consecutive days and the well-appointed
classroom.
Check out the New
Advanced Fusing Workshop video here
Upcoming
Webinar
Creative Slumping Webinar
November
15, 2018
Register
here: https://www.glasspatterns.com/en/glass-patterns-quarterly-store/product/1240-creative-slumping-with-lisa-vogt-november-15-2018.html
Back by popular demand! Join me for my upcoming
Creative Slumping Webinar. In this detailed Webinar, I’ll reshape the way you
slump and drape glass. See how thinking outside the box and using readymade
molds in new ways offers numerous and exciting opportunities to produce unique
forms. You'll also learn how to make your own graceful, free-form shaped molds
from readily available materials with no laborious measuring or messy mixes
needed.
Plus, there’s more...
We’ll take it one step further, I’ll show you how to use these different approaches, in combination, to transform ordinary projects into inspiring, sculptural pieces of art!
We’ll take it one step further, I’ll show you how to use these different approaches, in combination, to transform ordinary projects into inspiring, sculptural pieces of art!
New for
2019
Advanced Glass Fusing 4-Day, Hands-on
Workshop
February 5 – 8, 2019
February 5 – 8, 2019
Register here: http://www.lisavogt.net/products.aspx?id=480
Join me for this intense workshop held in my private
studio.
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 4-Day, Hands-on, Class size is limited.
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 4-Day, Hands-on, Class size is limited.
Learn at home at your own pace. Instructional
Videos are here!
Available here: http://www.lisavogt.net/shop.aspx?id=40
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