Fooled Me, It's Not Glass

Were you as fooled as I was upon your first glance?

San Francisco artist, Liz Hickok sculpts surreal cityscapes entirely out of jelly.

I was hoping this was glass.

Anyone up for this challenge? I think it's gorgeous.

Aqua Reef Bracelet by DG Designs

I love this sterling and lampwork bracelet that one of my customers' Debbie of DG Designs (stoutdg2) on Etsy made.

She named it "Aqua Reef" and it goes so well with the silver and glass beads that she used.

Debbie is one of my longest customers and I am so happy that she and her husband stopped to visit me on one of her trips a few years ago. It's those personal connections that turn to friendships that I treasure the most. So if you want to see more lovely jewelry, stop by her shop. It's right HERE.

David Bennet's Frozen Motion

David Bennett's glass and bronze sculptures sure captured my attention when I ran across them.

After reading about him on his website, I noticed he was quick to say that artisans have been blowing glass into metal forms for 2,000 years. But that form of art has been stretched so that the sculptures and their armatures have shown more fluidity and ability for playfulness.

Almost like frozen motion.

Reading his biography shows that he has the experience to go with his art.

Pratt Art School, Pilchuck Glass School and special studies under Pino Signoretto just to name a few.

Bennett also lights his sculptures from within using LED s to illuminate them. He has a line of chandeliers that makes me almost drool. Using his gymnasts, he has them lit up and swinging from the skeleton of the chandelier. I know this one would keep me staring for a long, long time.

So pop by his website and take a peek. It's worth the extra time to see some truly delightful works of art.

And I'll see you soon. Right here...http://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com

Check Out Glow Joe's Glass Up For Grabs

My buddy, Joe Imler (Glow Joe) needs surgery and to pay for it, he is selling off his marble and glass collection, while others are donating glass art/beads/cash to add to his fund.

Joe is a cool guy. His Glow Powders are used by soft glass artists as well as his new rods for boro workers. I've always loved glow in the dark items and Joe is the one who has brought it to our glass world.

Well darn it, he needs a little help from his friends. It's time to put on your shopping hats or donating if you prefer and help get Joe out of his painful situation.

Hop on over to his website that he's set up specifically for the surgery fund, http://www.lapissolaris.com and join in the fun. I've already bought one piece and I'm still debating over another.

And of course I had to show this one Lewis Wilson piece that just makes me drool. It's out of my budget, (and my birthday is nowhere close by), so I thought I'd post it in case someone who can afford it, can scoop it up.

See you tomorrow for more creativity, inspiration and glass chat right here, http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com

Dreaming of the Beach

What is it about this time of year that daydreams of warm sunny days seem to take over?

I've been thinking about the beach. Not just any beach, but kind of a mixture of where I grew up along the Connecticut coast and Florida which is closer to me now.

So if you see lots of ocean related beads coming from me, you'll understand why. I'll be listing more in my Studio Marcy etsy shop this week.

I have lots of shells, coral, sea urchins, mermaids (I'm not always reality based), starfish, sand dollars, fish and who knows what else. Let me know if you're looking for something in particular as well.

Wishing you a warm sunny day and perhaps a drink with a little umbrella in it and I'll see you here tomorrow. http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com

Online Art Auctions Are Great!

The Art Papers 11th Annual Art Auction will be having a Silent Auction on Feb.6th. But there is an online portion in which you can bid through 9am on 2/5. You can even do a "buy it now" if you love a piece.

One of the things I love about this is that artists receive up to 35% of the proceeds. That's nice. I've seen so many times where the artists are asked for a donation and even their materials aren't covered.

So stop by and visit.

I just like to see a group of unique art in one place. I can look for styles that might be interesting to translate into glass- whether it's line, colors, pattern or something else.

In this case, I'm showing Tony Hernandez's untitled piece done in encaustic ink and colored pencils on paper. I don't know why, but I always love a bird sitting on something. Please don't try to analyze that, because I'm a little afraid to find out the reason. But I love this one.

So for a change of pace, stop by and check this out. Let me know if any of the pieces speak to you. I had others that I loved that weren't quite rated PG for this blog. But sure made me smile.

See you tomorrow!

Starting Today ~ BOGO 1/2 Off SALE & More...

Starting today, I am having a Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off sale in my Studio Marcy etsy shop. And guess what? Some of my Etsy Glass Artists buddies are having sales too. You can find the particulars below. Our annual February Fling Sale continues through Feb. 3rd., so join us soon, or the great deals will be gone!

However, to get their deals, you need to type in FEBFLING in the note to seller at check out for each of us to receive the discounts.

http://www.jewelrybynatsuko.etsy.com ~BOGO 1/2off or 15% off on one item

http://www.glasscat.etsy.com - 20% off all fused and dichroic jewelry

http://www.MyCabinCreations.etsy.com - 20% off everything

http://www.StudioMarcy.etsy.com Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off everything!

http://www.popko.etsy.com - FREE shipping on all jewelry

http://www.prizmatic.etsy.com BOGO 1/2 Off

http://www.etsy.com/shop/giapet BOGO 1/2 Off