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Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:49 am
by Sharol
I've been enjoying experimenting with brighter colors. The inspiration for this piece came from the unusual light and shadow effects caused by the recent solar eclipse. That experience was eerie and yet familiar in some ways. The bowl is 16" x 3" and approx 11 m thick.
Sharol
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:36 pm
by Valerie Adams
Way cool! I like the way you're combining techniques to create something I haven't seen before.
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:05 pm
by carol carson
Very nice as Valerie said, nice combination of techniques.
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:29 pm
by Barb R
I really like this too. I like how the combing pulls together the different elements in the piece. Very nice!
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:46 pm
by Babette (Shawn)
WOW! I really like this! I am thinking this took quite a bit to do....pot melt, crackle, raking? Bravo
And I like your colors, how thick is it?
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:00 pm
by Sharol
Thank you all for your feedback!
Shawn - It's just under 1/2" thick. The rim required 4 layers.
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:02 pm
by Vonon
Wow! I love this piece. Brilliant combination of techniques and just the perfect amount of combing.
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:50 am
by bob proulx
A very impressive piece, very well done.
Bob
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:32 pm
by S. Klein
Nice to see "combing" used with some intent. Well done.
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:15 pm
by Kathy K
Absolutely love this piece. Great work!
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:39 pm
by Bob
Nice composition Sharol.
Cheers,
Bob
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:12 am
by dawnsud
You are doing some amazing things and creating art, instead of just technique. You received compliments from some outstanding glass artists. Be happy!
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:55 am
by Sharol
Wow! Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments. Getting these techniques to work together continues to be an adventure
Bob - It's especially wonderful to read your comment! Taking your class last fall was an inspiration. I have been experimenting with crackle and working to incorporate it into my compositions ever since. It opened up a whole new direction for me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and discoveries!
Sharol
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:38 pm
by Havi
I love very much what you do, Sharol, this piece as well as others.
In your pieces Technique becomes art.
This is so good, compositionally I mean, you enslave the technique to your compositional ideas,
how to restrain yourself. not to let the excitment of a technique, overpower the necessety of making art.
I appreciate this.
I want to be in this place too.
I envy you...............
[in the better sense of the word]
Good luck,
Havi
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:08 pm
by Sharol
Havi,
I am simply overwhelmed by your words and perspectives on my work. Thank you for your generosity.
Sharol
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:33 pm
by Havi
I would not have said it if I did not think so...................
Havi