Hey glass friends, I’ve missed you!
Over the holidays I enjoyed quality time with
family and friends. There were so many demands on our time and energy that I gave
us, you and me, a break from posting. But I have to tell you, I missed reaching
out to you, getting your artistic feedback and mostly, seeing all the inspiring
ways you’re expressing your creativity.
It’s a new year, and so it’s time to appreciate
the things we’ve done and set new goals for our artistic growth. Before jumping
ahead and making a bunch of resolutions, I like to list some of my accomplishments
from the previous year. This simple little exercise is a huge boost to your self-esteem.
It’s tangible proof that your efforts, no matter how small, are making a difference.
And what’s better, is the satisfaction you feel knowing that you have made
progress. And that’s a powerful motivator for building forward momentum toward new
goals.
Now, take a minute and list the things you
accomplished in 2018. Then think about your process. What steps did you take to
achieved success? What worked? What didn’t? How can you improve your results? Take
a few minutes to be proud of yourself. Any forward movement is positive. You
did a great job! Cheers!
Now, think about the future. What do you want
to be able to list this time next year? What steps can you start taking right now,
today, to guarantee your success at the end of the year?
As for me, I started practicing beginner yoga
in January 2018. I didn’t practice it as often as I wanted to, but I did consistently
practice yoga for all 12 months. It’s a start. I completed several custom art
glass installations and an elaborate public art project. I produced two new instructional
videos and wrote several glass related articles. Plus, for the first time in my
life, I’m a published poet. That’s fun stuff!
In 2019 I intend to practice yoga more regularly
and add meditation to my weekly routine. I plan to produce two new instructional
videos utilizing newly developed advanced glass fusing techniques. I’m going to
make more original, sculptural commissions. And, I will write more regularly and
finish my novel.
If improving your glass skills and growing your
artistic style are on your 2019 list, I’m here to help you achieve success. It’s
a pleasure to share in your progress and a joy to see you develop your own personal
flare.
To start the year off I thought I’d tell you a
little about myself and how I became interested in art glass.
About Me
Did you know?
While pursuing an education in fine art at the
University of South Florida, I enrolled in a beginner stained glass class at a
local shop. Immediately I was hooked, completing my project the first night
rather than over the allotted four weeks. Within six months I had my first
commission, within a year my first retail store, and a year later my
husband/business partner and I opened a second retail store. In the studios we
sold supplies and offered classes as well as designed and fabricated
commissioned art for residential and commercial installations. We had the
stores for 20 years.
In the studio I developed a love for teaching.
Sharing how to work with a medium that I found fascinating and versatile came
easily. I have more than 30 years teaching experience.
I purchased my first kiln in 1986 but really
got fired up about glass fusing in 1999 when Spectrum Glass came out with System 96. Their new product line was reliable, easy to cut and an affordable solution
to glass fusing.
Several years ago, we closed our stores, so I
could pursue my new dream and be a full time studio artist. I now work from the
comfort of my private studio beside my house, which is awesome because I live
in a beautiful area.
Over the years my artistic focus shifted from
stained glass to primarily fused glass. In my studio I have 200 amp service, 7 floor
model kilns and 6 table top minis. There’s still one vacant 220 amp electrical outlet
so there’s always the thrill of one more kiln in my future.
Being a huge public art advocate, I’ve
participated in many projects donating original works of art to benefit local
and regional charities. My artwork has been on display in major cities across
the country.
Always eager to meet new people and travel,
I’ve taught art glass techniques at numerous events and presented at dozens of
conferences nationally from coast to coast. I’ve authored fourteen design books,
8 instructional videos and written numerous articles for industry publications
and magazines.
When I’m not working on glass, I’m stringing colorful
sentences together for a novel I’m writing. The novel is a passion that won’t
die. I learned that writing is just like drawing a picture, only with words
instead of pencil lines. Like any other labor of love, it’s taking time and
dedication to churn out the pages, but I’m committed. Creative writing is
difficult for me. It takes me outside of my comfort zone. But the challenge to be
brilliant on the page is so exhilarating and rewarding that when I do have
success it inspires and motivates me to keep trying.
My other creative interests include cooking,
gardening, hiking and boating.
I
live in Wesley Chapel, Florida just north of Tampa Bay with my family and silly
pets.
What’s your story? How did you get interested
in glass?
Here’s to another exciting creative year for us all!
Lisa
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Thanks so much for this sharing. I don't do much looking back over the past, but your suggestions for how to frame questions about what succeeded and what didn't work are quite helpful. This post also spurred me to set some creativity goals for 2019, as well as spirituality, study, relationship, health, and service goals. You've inspired me, Girl! Thanks...
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