Imagine-It-In-Glass' Blog
On the Right Side of Fifty
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ACEOs (Art Cards Editions and Originals)
Published: 05-10-2012 07:00pm
Several years ago, I started buying miniature original art online. The first piece was an exquisite landscape painting... a mere 2" wide by 1" tall. The artist told me she uses a magnifying glass and tiny brushes to create the detailed work.That led me to art in a somewhat larger format, 2.5" by 3.5" , called ACEO. I could find and 10,000 of them at a time on ebaY or etsy and browse to my heart's content. The little works of art ranged in price from 99 cents to 200 dollars and more, depending on the artist, medium and subject matter. I began collecting these pocket-sized works from artists all over the world. The only 'rule' of an ACEO... » Read More
A Pet Portrait in Powdered Glass
Published: 01-05-2012 07:00pm
Lucca is the newest member of our family. The boy is so darn photogenic. He has really pretty markings, his fur is even 'branded' with the first initial of his mom's name (Contessa). See the "C" on his side?I decided to do a fused glass portrait of him, using the above photo as my reference. I cut a piece of opaque white glass into an 8 by 8" square, then used black glass powder to form an outline of his head and body. I used artists's brushes, tiny sifters, paint knives, and dental tools to manipulate the glass powders. Such fun to add detail, shading and emphasis.I walked away from it after an hour or so of close work, and when I came ... » Read More
Re-Purposing Objects by Adding Fused Glass
Published: 12-17-2011 08:56pm
I love to 'awaken' dormant objects and give them new life with the addition of art glass.~ A cast iron pan cries out to me for glass bacon and eggs or blue crab tarragon and lemon. Check!~ A sterling silver spoon that's been flattened and looped to a keyring needs a layer of sparkling dichroic glass. Done!~ A vintage circle pin or plain gold cufflinks want glass cabachons added to them. Easy!~ A pewter cross/wall hanging begs for a colorful fused glass heart to be cemented to it. Fun!Oh, the thrill of the hunt... any excuse to go antiquing !... » Read More
Stink Bugs and Oysters
Published: 12-16-2011 08:06pm
One of the highlights of doing custom glass work is the occasional odd request or suggestion that comes your way.I've had people ask for things that are hard to imagine doing in glass but that part of me wants to see for myself or fulfill the customer's wish. Some requests are whimsical or sentimental, others push the envelope of good taste. Some are just plain intriguing to me, an image that would be a challenge or a hoot to create. Something I've never seen, for example.Last week, a local gallery and frame shop owner told me she had the 'best' stink bug story and memorable image around. If you haven't experienced stink bugs, count yours... » Read More
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