To My Girl Jenn

So this is a big shout out to my girl Jenn Goodale...

Who is my good friend who I love hanging out with...

Who worked with me at CMOG's Walk-In Workshop.

Who got a glass shard in her ear and had to go to the emergency room...

Who then our temp service fired...

Who then sold a bunch of glass stuff...

Who then got hit by a car and went to the emergency room...

Who then found out that she had a broken femur...

Who is still trucking and has her smashing grill...

Who experienced this drama ALL IN ONE WEEK.

Who is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

JENN, YOU ROCK!!

---INSERTING SHAMELESS PLUG---

http://homepage.mac.com/jenngoodale
http://www.glassartists.org/Gal27329_Jenn_Goodale.asp

WEDNESDAY

So I get bored on my days off and hang out at the Studio.


Andy, Becca, Gary and Jenn doing some side work in the West.


"AAAYYE, what are you doing here?"

THURSDAY

Another day off, Jenn and I explore Corning.


Hitch-hiking Jenn.


Me taking a pic of Jenn.


Jenn taking a pic of me.

FRIDAY


Jenn in the emergency room. Her left femur is broken. :'(


But she's still gangsta!!


Deb and I still think she's VERY lovely.


I think she's going to be okay.


So does she. :)

WE LOVE YOU JENN!!
KEEP ON TRUCKIN'!!

G.A.S. Conference: Pittsburgh 2007

2007 Glass Art Society Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A

Tribute to the guy who the convention center was dedicated to. What a grill.


Angus had the first demo of the conference on the C.M.O.G. Ultralight stage.


Yay!! It's a finger!


The International Student Exhibition was in this room.


My submission: Crocobillies at Play: Miniature Set [Glass, lead crystal, and mixed media.]


The Banana Factory guys demoing at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.


We stayed with Carrie's friend, Callie.


The Alfred University Student Demo!!


Pouring aluminum!!


And getting the crucible stuck!!


The stunning Carrie Steere driving.


Ummm, yeah. So do we.


Dante working it.


Dante and Janusz don't even talk when working. They merely eye each other.


Jumbo Fish Sandwich at Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers: bread, fish, french fries, cole slaw, tomato, bread. A feast.


Somehow, I just wanted to stay in Pittsburgh just a little longer...


Sasha and Brad packing up their work.


Hibachi MADNESS!!


Seizure time!!


Don with Callie's beautiful kitty.


The closing reception at the Sports Rock Cafe.


Cat getting whipped off the mechanic bull at the Sports Rock Cafe.

The Learning Curve

Recently, I have been jumping leaps atop of learning curves. Everyday, I learn about particular little things about glassblowing that people never seem to realize, point out or teach. Even though the job only entails glass flowers and ornaments, my hand skills are getting way better! I got some tips from Chrissy Lapman (Alfred graduate) a few days ago that really helped with my color application and "swirling" and today, Amy Ruza (also an Alfred graduate) taught me step by step how she makes an ornament. It helped my progress tenfold.

I am also no longer terrified with demoing and working with guests. Before, I was only comfortable greeting and taking tickets. Now, I can pretty much do all the tasks, which I am quite proud of, since my prior scheme was to never have to make an ornament with a customer throughout the whole summer. Hahaha! I'm still learning and I have yet to get my marvering and pipe turning smoother. Well, I have the whole summer!

In addition to all of that, a good number of international artists are teaching two-week summer classes at The Studio. It's so exciting!! I went to a lecture featuring Shin-ichi and Kimiake Higuchi, pate de verre extraordinaires, and Nick Mount, one of Australia's career-spanning glass artist. I met Nick when I was in Adelaide and he's such a great person to talk and joke around with.

Next stop, GAS CONVENTION PITTSBURGH!! (Yeehaw!!)