My introduction to glassblowing began with a simple, well thought out approach. I started with an electrical engineering degree, switched to liberal arts, dropped out and became a carpenter's apprentice.
His crew poured the floor of a glass shop. I got laid off and started sweeping the aforementioned floor.I later got the opportunity to by into the shop and the rest as they say is history.
Bashi Alé (pronounced Bah-she Ah-lay), a passionate Pacific Northwest artist was first introduced to flameworking when he moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1997. An artist, from a long line of artisans and Italian craftsmen, he had already made significant strides in establishing himself as a surrealistic illustrator and painter when he discovered his muse in glass."I've always been fascinated with the optic qualities that glass presents. Glass is like a suspension of time forever showcasing the artisans will. It can be liquid or solid, dull and subdued or vibrant and glitzy."
A glimpse into the abstract artwork of Jill Mollenhauer
Jill Mollenhauer
About the Artist: The passion to express and share the beauty that resides within us all motivates Jill to create, whether it be in paint, metal, or any number of other materials. The heart longs to be free; the spirit responds with gestures of creativity that ask to be exposed and played with.
'I want to share the inherent Joy that resides within me. This desire to share leads to each piece of art. It is my invitation to you, the viewer, to experience Home.'
A San Diego native, Jill is largely self-taught. She has devoted her life to moving forward and expanding her artistic skills. Ten years of teaching art to all ages, writing the art curriculum for a private school in Del Mar, Ca, and running a successful mural business since 1983 have added to the process.
'Art is a very personal journey. Come take a look into the depths of me, and if you are so inclined, come play!' More
Joby grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and currently resides in Seattle, Washington. His work takes on whimsical color schemes that are sure to make you smile.
Joby completed undergraduate work at Mount Mercy College in the area of elementary and early childhood education. He went on to obtain a masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Reading and Language Arts. Today, Joby teaches elementary school in the Seattle area by day and creates fused glass by night. More
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My Handmade Specialties Original Paintings on Canvas Custom Commissions Digital Art /Graphic Design Art Jewelry Images Fine Art Prints My Story My interest in art began as a child. I was born with a love for animals and a passion for painting. Having come from a broken home and having a lot of free time at a young age, I developed my very own art skills through experimenting with crayons and finger paints. This eventually took me down the road of art and before I knew it, I was stopping at the art store on my way home from school and found myself buying new colored pencil packs and sketchbooks with my lunch money. More
Most of all, paint because you enjoy it. If you do not enjoy painting you will give up. You may give up on art but art will not give up on you! The way I find inspiration is by taking photos of beautiful places everywhere I go. I have developed the eye to see art in the environment and can see a work being painted, take a photo of it and save it for the day I am motivated to create a work. Sometimes I use many photos combined to create one work. More
Article: So how exactly, does one become the next Warren Buffett of art?
Becoming a savvy collector\investor is an art in itself. The first and most obvious tip is to look for something that
you find beautiful and inspires you. After all, you are collecting and
investing in art, not foreign currencies or commodity futures. You are
collecting art because art is dynamic, art is vibrant, art is rich.
Investing in art should be fun. So look first for something that you can
enjoy owning and viewing for however long you choose to keep your
investment art piece.
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I have been a very busy artist for about 25 years now, lately I have
started to reach what some would call inspiration and confidence in my
works. The key to success is create art because you enjoy it, success
will come when you least expect it, but it will not happen overnight.
The artistic potential is unlimited, but an artist must think outside of
the box. If you do what everyone else is doing, your chances of success
are limited. But, if you are unique and if you pursue limits outside of
the traditional art arena, or box, you will begin to see results
faster. This applies to all arts.
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My Handmade Specialties Original Paintings on Canvas Custom Commissions Digital Art /Graphic Design Art Jewelry Images Fine Art Prints My Story My interest in art began as a child. I was born with a love for animals and a passion for painting. Having come from a broken home and having a lot of free time at a young age, I developed my very own art skills through experimenting with crayons and finger paints. This eventually took me down the road of art and before I knew it, I was stopping at the art store on my way home from school and found myself buying new colored pencil packs and sketchbooks with my lunch money. 
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