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 tricks to fast-track you to 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 workday. 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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Lets’ get together and fuse glass!
Upcoming Webinar & Hands-on Class
Fusing with Frit Webinar
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Ramp up the visual intricacy of your glass art!
Clever glass fusers know that using strong line quality and
bold color saturation in combination is an effective way to create stand-out
works of art. Now take such trustworthy techniques and sprinkle in gradient
blends and subtle shading achieved using frit. You’ll be amazed just how
quickly your artwork advances to a new, exciting level of sophistication.
In this comprehensive webinar, I’ll show you how to apply
several methods I employs to add the striking, painterly-quality I’ve developed
to improve the impact of your glass fusing projects. I’ll demonstrate SEVEN
projects in this Webinar, from sea turtles to flowering trees to beach
scenes and more! You’ll learn how to evaluate a design to maximize the imagery,
steps for successful fabrication and practical tips for building professional
quality, finished pieces. Along with my step-by-step instruction, you’ll
also receive complete material lists and project-specific firing guides. I hope
to see YOU there!
Upcoming Hands-on Class
Sculptural Fused Glass, 4-Day,
Hands-on Workshop
NEW Class Update and Special Offer.
Register now and for the first time
EVER, all class materials are included!
PLUS, you’ll get a FREE Fused Art Design Video
DVD.
AND, a professional photo shoot of your completed sculptural masterpieces.
Sculptural Fused Glass, 4-Day,
Hands-on Workshop
October 15-18, 2019
You’re invited to join me for this
intense workshop held in my private studio in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Class
size is limited to 4.
Sculptural fused glass is the creation of three-dimensional forms that rise above a flat plane. Artists create 3-D works by using multiple methods and techniques with complete freedom of materials and process.
In this comprehensive class you’ll
learn how to design, build and creatively display multiple stunning pieces of
art that reflect your personal style.
You’ll push the boundaries glass
imposes. You’ll use innovative approaches to design and combine multiple
advanced techniques to construct original sculptural art.You’ll enjoy: the
one-on-one instruction, making large scale projects, the well-equipped
classroom, and the intimate class size.
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 also learn how to design and build custom art glass displays that
enhance your original work.
Due to popular demand, I’m now extending
the hands-on curriculum to include a professional photo shoot of your completed
sculptures.
You’ll leave class with several
completed sculptures, a working knowledge of kiln operation and custom project-specific
firing guides. You’ll have the design confidence and hands-on experience to
rise above and take your work to the next level.
Learn at home at your own pace. Instructional
Videos are here!
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