Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Artist Spotlight!!!!!!

BIRD PARTY
THIS MONTHS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT FEATURES
MICHAEL HUFFMAN
MICHAEL'S CREATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT, "THE GLASS GALLERY".
MICHAEL'S FAVORITE PEICE IS PICTURED ABOVE, AND NAMED, "BIRD PARTY".
SELLING PRICE FOR THIS PEICE IS $3,000.00
IF INTERESTED HE MAY BE CONTACTED AT GLASSGALLERY@VERIZON.NET
WHEN ASKED HOW MICHAEL WOULD IDENTIFY HIMSELF HE RESPONDED WITH, AS AN ARTIST/CRAFTS PERSON/TEACHER/STUDENT ETC.
I ASKED MICHAEL WHAT INSPIRES HIM. HE STATED, "I AM AROUND ART WORK ALL DAY, THAT KEEPS ME INSPIRED"!
WHEN ASKED, HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE PERFECT DAY, HE RESPONDED, "WORKING WITH GLASS, LOOKING OUT OVER THE OCEAN".
HIS FAVORITE CREATION IS THE BIRD PARTY PICTURED ABOVE.
WHEN ASKED IF HE CREATED FOR MONETARY AWARDS ALONE, HE SAID, "NO".
MICHAELS DESIGNS CAN BE SEEN AT
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MICHAEL BELIEVES THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE HE CAN OFFER IS GIVING QUALITY TIME TO EACH CUSTOMER.
MICHAEL BEGAN WORKING WITH STAINED GLASS IN 1986 WHEN HE TOOK A BEGINNERS CLASS. HE SAYS HE WAS HOOKED FROM THE START.
AFTER A YEAR OF CLASSES AND TRIAL AND ERROR, HE STARTED WORKING ART/CRAFT SHOWS.
IN 1989 HE WAS LAID OFF FROM HIS JOB AS A WAREHOUSE FOREMAN, AT THE SAME TIME THE LOCAL STAINED GLASS SHOP WAS CLOSING DUE TO RETIREMENT.
HE DECIDED TO OPEN HIS STUDIO IN MAY 1989, THE REST AS THEY SAY, "IS HISTORY"
20 PLUS YEARS LATER HE CAN BE FOUND IN HIS STUDIO, WORKING, TEACHING, OR GIVING PERFECT CUSTOMER ATTENTION.
A SMALL FOOTNOTE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE. I AM A STUDENT OF MICHAELS, I HAVE TO SAY I BELIEVE HIS LOVE OF GLASS COMES THROUGH IN EVERY PEICE HE CREATES, EVERY STUDENT HE WORKS WITH AND EVERY CUSTOMER THAT WALKS THROUGH HIS DOOR. NOT ONLY IS HE A GREAT ARTIST, HE IS ALSO A WONDERFUL AND COMPASSIONATE PERSON. VISIT MICHAELS SHOP, YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED.


Tuesday, June 23, 2009

4th Working Day of Stained Glass Project










This is the 4th Day I have been able to work on my Project. It finally feels like I might be getting somewhere. I am really enjoying this. One more Dolphin to make, then I am not sure what I will do next. There are still 2 fish I need to do, but unsure of the color of glass that I want to use. Tomorrow is class, I am going to look over what glass is available, and perhaps do the last 2 fish tomorrow. I am thinking about placing a sun, and a couple of birds into the peice. I need to speak with my teacher about this, I am not sure how involved that will be since the pattern is pretty much already set.
I hope you are enjoying my photo journal of this project. Stop back I will be updating as I get parts complete.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Day 3 of Dancing Dolphins




DAY 3 OF STAINED GLASS
PROJECT
The Yellow and Black Fish are finished. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
I was able to get started on the Orange, White and Yellow Fish today.
No, I didn't do the Dolphins, not sure I deserve that reward yet.
Perhaps I will finish the Yellow, Orange and White Fish and then Do the Dolphins.
I will not be able to work on my project on Thursday, I have a show in Williamsburg. Wish me luck!!!!!

2nd day of working on Dancing Dolphins

I am loving this project. I am still a little intimidated by it's size, but I will learn so much with this project. My Stained Glass teacher, will be showing me how to square up a project, also with a project this size, I am told it will need reinforced, that is only a few of the things I will learn in this class.

I don't seem to be able to find alot of time to work on this, ( VERY DISAPPOINTING ), because that is really all I want to do.

Anyway, The Sea Horse is Finished, and hopefully today, the Yellow and Black Fish will be finished. I think I will do the Dolphins next. (That is really what I wanted to do first)but thought I would knock off the peices I think are going to be the hardest first. I have 1 1/2 of the hard ones done, so I will reward myself, and do the DOLPHINS. lol

Check back I will continue to do a picture diary of my progress.

2nd Day of work on Dancing Dolphins




Friday, June 12, 2009

Progressive Diary of Dancing Dolphins Creation


Day 1
Ok, I know, it does not look like I have gotten much accomplished. However, there is alot of prep. work to a project this size. Cutting a wood frame, Drawing all the peices on mylar. Choosing glass colors, type of glass, foil, etc.
Most of the prep. work is now finished, and I am on my way, I am completing the SeaHorse first.
Now if the weather would cooperate, ( it is soooooooo hot in the garage ) this is where I work.
Not to mention life needs to move out of my way, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee you know, the day to day stuff, dishes, cooking, tending the animals.
Hey, Did I mention, my obsession with the computer? Twittering has become a real habit. lol, Wonder who I could blame that on? lol, Yea Yea, getting off here and back to the garage. I did take a fan out there this morning, so working will be a little more comfy.
See ya tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
http://claydreams01.etsy.com

Monday, June 1, 2009

My New Adventure!

I have always been interested in Stained Glass items. It always looked way to expensive and challenging for me to attempt though.

Well, to make a long story short, I got bit by the Stained Glass Bug. Signed up for some lessons, and now I eat, sleep, and dream, Stained Glass.

You have heard the saying, " When Pigs Fly". Well now you have the oppurtunity to have a Flying Pig!!!!!!!!!

This item can be seen at, http://claydreams01.etsy.com along with many more Stained Glass peices.

If your interested in purchasing an item. Email me at: Claydreams01@aol.com