Category Archives: This Should be Helpful

As a college professor I can’t help but share any insights in what I’m learning regarding techniques and methods.

Casting glass into fiber paper

Posted on May 15, 2010 by abiggerworldyet

In the last post, “Hold Steady” is a work that used cast glass in the bottom of the piece.  I took photos when I was doing the glass for that piece and thought I’d share the step by step process … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of NOT Having a Digital Camera

Posted on January 28, 2010 by abiggerworldyet

When traveling to Europe with students some time I am simply amazed at how they will voraciously snap pictures in art museums.  Yes, it is wonderful that they can take pictures in the gallery and have images to remember their … Continue reading →

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Being a Working Artist

Posted on January 15, 2010 by abiggerworldyet

I had the privilege over the past month to spend time in the studios of artists Nancy Scarry, Dan Callis and Jeff Falk.  These artists aren’t selling their work for tens of thousands of dollars -yet, but all of them … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary Ordinary

Posted on August 10, 2009 by abiggerworldyet

I often tell my students that if you use anything creatively in mass or with extreme repetition it can help create an intriguing work of art: •    One toothbrush not so interesting, two thousand, pretty curious. •    One safety pin: … Continue reading →

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