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Qualified
Irreverence: Einar and Jamex de la
Torre's Assemblages
Can
there be two master chefs in the kitchen at the same
time? There can be if your name is de la Torre. Like
other famous duos, the brothers Einar and Jamex de la
Torre have found a way to capitalize as much on their
differences as their similarities. The resulting mixed
media assemblages are a feast for the eyes, soul and
sense of humor.
Kate
Fowle Meleney and her Electroformed Glass Beads:
At
first glance, Kate Fowle Meleney's electroformed glass
beads seem like tiny architectural elements, references
to modern structures and their symmetry. But upon closer
inspection, they take on a more organic feel, not unlike
Ernst Haeckel's drawings of biological specimens.
Electroforming is a plating process that involves
depositing copper atoms on the surface of glass.
Discover how one artist is using this technology to make
a statement in beads.
Never
Mistake Your Dog for a Slipper and Other Tantalizing
Tidbits
Butch
Young answers reader's blasting questions about
interpreting artwork, numbering and double cut lines.
Why
Hits are NOT a Good Way to Measure Website Traffic:
The Difference Between Hits, Visitors and Page Views
Written
by Ann Sanborn this article takes the mystery out of
website traffic terminology. If you're paying for online
advertisement based upon "hits," this article
is a must read.
Introduction
to Coldworking: Part II Tools and Equipment
In
order to grind and polish the surface of glass, it is
necessary to proceed from a coarse abrasive through
progressively finer grades, until a smooth, clear
surface is achieved. There are many systems for applying
these varying grades of grit to the glass surface, which
have, like everything else in life, advantages and
disadvantages. Milon Townsend reports. |
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