CRACKED EP. 61 Glass, Ghosts and Lisa Frank with Andrea Guzzetta

It's the final episode of Season 5 and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Guzzetta, a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles known for her stunning oil paintings and her intricate glass painting work she’s done for many stained glass artists and studios that you know and love.

Andrea’s personal work has been described as “if Lisa Frank forgot to take her Xanax” and blends the traditional techniques of classical painting with a pastel aesthetic. She uses her bold cheery palette to quote “explore themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the hidden magic of small moments.”

 I feel like Andrea and I really hit it off like old pals, and our chat took a delightful detour with, you know, lighthearted topics, like death, our beliefs about what happens when you die, using art to process fear, accepting mortality, and even ghost sightings. But don’t worry—we do get to glass, and when we do, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We cover everything from navigating Patreon and boosting Instagram engagement to choosing the right respirator for your studio and getting your work into that dream gallery you’ve been dying to show at.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Andrea’s work her instagram is @andreaguzzetta and mine is @runaglassworks.  For all the Patreon members Andrea made an exclusive glass pattern. I love that this pattern isn't too complicated, it’s only got 8 pieces so it's perfect if you're at the beginning of your glass journey OR if you just want to bang out a smaller piece in between your larger projects. If you make it please please send pics to Andrea and I!!!
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Podvantgarde
open.spotify.com
Jackson Polluck/CIA
openculture.com
On Death and Dying
powells.com
Altered Carbon (show):
netflix.com
Altered Carbon (books):
powells.com
Time Enough for Love
powells.com
Many Lives, Many Masters
powells.com

Favorite artists:
Artemisia Gentileschi
wikipedia.org
@James Jean
Kahinde Wiley
kehindewiley.com

CRACKED EP. 60 Inked in Glass with Heather Dawn

Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today is the 60th episode!
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Dawn, a super talented stained glass artist who splits her time between Phoenix Arizona and her hometown of  New York. Heather began her journey into stained glass in 2015, learning the art alongside her mother. 

Her fused and stained glass work  is heavily inspired by American traditional tattooing and the southwest; The bold black outlines characteristic of traditional tattoos making a perfect match for the solder lines used in stained glass.

Heather’s glass journey, like many of us is complex, where her deeply personal life experience, her grief and joy, is intricately woven in with her personal style.

In this episode, we'll dive into Heather's story and the techniques she uses to bring her striking visions to life. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open…
To see more of Heather’s work her instagram is @heatherdawnglassworks.  And mine is @runaglassworks.

For the Patreon page members Heather made one of her super cute painted horseshoes, measurements are about 4” wide by 5” tall. Drawing will be Oct. 13th, 2024.

Honorable mentions from this episode:
SW Art Glass in Phoenix
swartglass.com
Anything In Stained Glass in MD
anythinginstainedglass.com
Epoxy
homedepot.com
Canvas
shopcanvas.co
Procreate
procreate.com
stained glass pricing guide:
bradstreetglass.com/blogs/pricing-stained-glass-art
Favorite artists:
Dan Higgs
occultvibrations.wordpress.com
@lady.luckstudio
@obscureglassworks

Here’s that cutting technique pic we talked about!:

CRACKED EP. 59 Diner Delight and Daily Life with Soeun Lee

Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss where we dive into the fascinating world of modern stained glass art and the talented artists who bring it to life! 
Today, I’m  excited to introduce Soeun Lee, a  stained glass artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Soeun's work stands out for its ability to capture the celebrate the essence of ordinary moments found in every home, using shadows to add depth and emotion to her art. Her love of American diners also often shines through with panels depicting scenes that evoke the charm of these quintessentially American spaces. Join us as we explore Soeun's personal journey, and her unique approach to depicting the beauty of daily life.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Soeun’s work, her instagram is @soooeeun  and mine is @runaglassworks.  For a lucky Patreon member Soeun is sending a really sweet little glass panel of a pear.  Panel measures approximately 4.5” x 6.5” and you know the drill... Patreon members watch your inbox and pay attention to my instagram stories for the winner announcement on Oct. 6th, 2024!

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Adobe Illustrator
adobe.com

@neighborhoodstainedglass

Glass Calligraphy Pen
https://www.amazon.com/Signature-Calligraphy

Favorite artist:
Will Barnett
https://whitney.org/artists/61

Glass friends:
@sacharaps
@Lazuliblack
@thisthisthat.studio

CRACKED EP. 58 Break It or Take It with Jordan Benson

Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! 
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with groundbreaking, Australian artist Jordan Benson. Jordan's work offers a modern twist on our traditional craft, drawing inspiration from the gritty, raw aesthetic of street art. His pieces capture the beauty found in urban life, transforming everyday scenes into stunning visual narratives. But Jordan's creativity doesn't stop there. His  practice extends to kiln forming, etching, glass painting and beyond, showcasing his dedication to exploring and mastering various mediums. From his vivid oil painted canvases to his innovative stained glass, Jordan's work reflects a commitment to making art a part of our everyday experience.

My favorite thing about Jordan is his passion and excitement for glass. It’s really  infectious. Keep listening and you’ll see what I mean. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Jordan’s work, his instagram is @jordanb_art and mine is @@runaglassworks  Jordan designed the Cracked graphic we spoke about and I made some stickers as well as a limited run of tshirts. The Patreon members had the first Crack (see what I did there) at the tshirts before the rest of the listeners, but I’ll also be doing a drawing for one of them on Sept. 29th, 2024.

Check them out on my website to purchase and here’s a direct link here:
JORDAN X CRACKED TSHIRT + STICKERS:
runaglassworks.com/shop

 Honorable mentions from this ep:
Jordan's glass paint website:
@glass_paint_aus
Favorite artists:
Franz Hals - Dutch painter
frans-hals.org
Harry Clark -illustrations
wikipedia.org
Egan Sheil
wikipedia.org
Peter Chung - Aeon Flux
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Judith Schaechter
judithschaechter.com
Judith's ep of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com

CRACKED EP. 57 Kaleidoscope Craze with Lindsey Thacker

It's the 56th episode of Cracked!! 
Today we're headed to Charlotte NC to dive into the Psychedelic, colorful and wonderful world of Lindsey Thacker, AKA Luxey Flux. Known for her mind-bending designs and kaleidoscopic color palettes,  Lindsey has a talent for seemlessly weaving glass of all different textures and tones, opacity levels and iridescence together into a technicolor maximalism delight. Today we discuss her style, the inspiration behind her mesmerizing works, and some important life lessons she’s learned from the craft along the way.

Join me as I crack it all wide open…

To see more of Lindsey’s work, her instagram is @luxeyflux and mine is @runaglassworks.  For the Patreon members Lindsey made a gorgeous pattern for all, there’s no drawing it’s just up for all the members. And in addition to the pattern she also included a colored version for color inspo which I think is so cool! 

Please please send pics if you go for it😍 In addition to the exclusive pattern, Lindsey also made a Spotify playlist just for the Cracked listeners to jam out to while Cracked isn’t playing!
 Honorable mentions from this ep:
Link to purchase crating instruction downloads:
runaglassworks.com
Concepts app
concepts.app
Delphi
delphiglass.com
Leslyes Glass Hut
etsy.com/LeslyesGlassHut
Glass Hack magnet:
amazon.com/Magnetic
Paul Veto (light boxes + wood carvings)
@paulvetostudios

Favorite artists
Kelly Keith
@fuckericclapton
Alex Garant
@alexgarantart
Ben Houtkamp
@bens.website
Ben's Cracked ep:
runaglassworks.com/podcast
Blob Blobber
@blob_blobber
Lauren Puckett
@glassaeroplane
Lauren's Cracked ep:
runaglassworks.com/podcast
House of Pale
@house_of_pale

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Bullseye Glass
~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Glass Patterns Quarterly
Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists.

Ed Hoy's International Glass Supplies
The Single Source for All Your Art Glass Needs

CRACKED EP. 56 Glass Breaker’s Club with Korina Oswald

Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss speaking with Korina Oswald, a stained glass artist based in Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband and children. 

Currently, her artistic practice is focused on community-based projects liker her glass quilt that involve artists from around the world. She first conceived this project in the aftermath of COVID’s isolation.  Much like quilt-making, glass has long been relegated to “craft” and it’s artistry has not been acknowledged nearly enough by the mainstream art world. Oswald seeks to broaden the conversation of what constitutes fine art by creating a piece so large that it cannot be ignored.

Korina’s truly my twin flame in community building. Here’s the thing about Korina (and if you know her you already know this): Whenever I’m talking to her I feel like we’re whispering, on the verge of giggles, the entire time. She and I have an inside joke but I have no idea what it is. Korina was the first interview I did for this season and so whenever I would mention her name to everyone after, everyone smiles, and I think that’s the thing about Korina that makes sense that she’s so good at doing community work.

Today Korina and I are going to discuss some of her personal work as well as her community projects, their future and how you could and should get involved!!! 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!!

To see more of Korina’s work, her instagram is @korinaoswald and mine is @runaglassworks 

For the Cracked Patreon members Korina is gifting one of her gorgeous plant trellises. I’ll be doing a drawing for that Sept. 15th, 2024. She also made a stretching studio playlist for all of the Patreon members to enjoy. I love this- she made the playlist 25 minutes long so that you know when it ends, it’s time to stop what you’re doing and move around, stretch and I quote,  “give your dang neck a break” :)

I did go to Seattle to see Korina and the amazing crew at Fremont Antique Glass this spring! Shout out to them and thanks again for taking the time you did with me. Check out my visit in my story highlights on instagram. 

Favorite artists:
@nicola_wiltshire
@aiden_milligan
@yasmin_davidson
glass:
@judithschaechter
@kerbi_kerbi
@susanaparici0

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Glass Art Magazine
For the Creative Professional Working in Hot, Warm, and Cold Glass.

CRACKED EP. 55 Sculpting Skylines with Tom Fruin

Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! 
Today, I’m honored to have Tom Fruin join me. Known for his large-scale installations, Tom uses steel and brightly colored plexiglass to create monumental sculptures.

Tom’s work stands out not only for its visual impact but also for its commitment to accessibility and sustainability with his use of reclaimed materials. 

You may already be familiar with Tom’s work but just didn’t know the artist behind the pieces. Fruin's largest installation to date, the Watertower series, is installed on multiple rooftops across New York City and around the country.  

Tom, who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, shares with me today his experiences and insights into the world of large-scale installations. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open…

To see more of Tom’s work, his instagram is @tomfruin and mine is @runaglassworks.  
For a lucky Patreon page member Tom is gifting some stickers and one of his glass patchwork candles. The best part: as the candle burns down, the colors glow through the glass it’s really pretty! I’ll be doing the drawing for Sept. 15th, 2024

Favorite artists:
David Hammons
wikiart.org/en/david-hammons
urbanglass.org

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Glass Art Magazine
For the Creative Professional Working in Hot, Warm, and Cold Glass.

CRACKED EP. 54 Wild Wonders and Botanical Brilliance with Juliet Forrest

Today, I have stained glass artist and glass painter Juliet Forrest join me from Sheffield, United Kingdom. Juliet's work is celebrated for its intricate and so very delicate and expressive depictions of flora and fauna, capturing the imagination with their stunning detail,  She’s also know for her  masterful use of color,  incredible depth and movement, each piece a somehow more dynamic and immersive experience than the last. When planning for this interview and messaging with Juliet jokingly said she only had anti-hacks, but turns out she’s actually  got more hacks for us today than any other episode of the season! And they are really good ones you will want to incorporate into how you work moving forward… 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Juliet’s work, her instagram is @juliet_forrest_glass and mine is @runaglassworks . Juliet will be sending out one of her cosmic bird stained glass piece to a lucky Patreon winner!!  The panel measures 14cm wide x 13cm high and will be raffled on Sept. 1st, 2024!

 Honorable mentions from this ep:

The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass 

glazierscompany.org.uk

Ashton Hill Award 

glazierscompany.org.

Derek Hunt 

derekhuntartist.com

Jonathon Kirk

jonathankirk.net

Tom Denney

thomasdenny.co

Chapel Studios 

chapelstudio.co.uk

John Piper 

artuk.org/discover/artists/piper-john

Patrick Reyntyens/Carpentry Cathedral 

vimeo.com

Favorite artists:

William Morris 

williammorrissociety.org

William Blake 

wikiart.org

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Bullseye Glass
~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Glass Patterns Quarterly
Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists.

CRACKED EP. 53 SEASON 5 SNEAK PEEK MINISODE!

Juliet Forrest 8/20/24

@juliet_forrest_glass

Tom Fruin 8/27/24

@tomfruin

Korina Oswald 9/3/24

@korinaoswald

Lindsey Thacker 9/10/24

@luxeyflux

Jordan Benson 9/17/24

@jordanb_art

Soeun Lee 9/24/24

@soooeeun

Heather Dawn 10/1/24

@heatherdawnglassworks

Andrea Guzzetta 10/8/24

@andreaguzzetta

 Thank you to this season's sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America
The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

The Flow Magazine
The leading international glass journal for the flameworking community

Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Ed Hoy's International Glass Supplies
The Single Source for All Your Art Glass Needs

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Bullseye Glass
~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Glass Patterns Quarterly
Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists.

Kid's Art Box
Creative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"

Handy Hangers
The Handiest Little Hanger For All Your Metal-Framed Panels

Glass Art Magazine
For the Creative Professional Working in Hot, Warm, and Cold Glass.

CRACKED EP. 52 Sgraffito Allegory with Lil Eris of Lekka Suka

Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s episode is the last of season 4 so there will be a break for a bit after this  but don’t worry, I won’t leave you hanging for a long time! 

Today I’m speaking with the queen of sgraffito,  the Italian word directly translated to “scratched.” Her time consuming technique of flooding a thin layer of lead based powder paint over colorful patchwork like glass pieces, and then meticulously scratching it off revealing negative space designs that come together to create elaborate and rich stories.  Drawing from her experiences of her childhood and family, in her stained glass pieces Lil weaves a tail of greblins, witches, fairies and sea creatures to name just a few.

Let's get into it!
Join me as I crack it all wide open! 

For the final Patreon page drawing of the season,  I'm doing a drawing of 2 names!  One winner will receive the Map Mundi print + a set of greeting cards and another winner will receive a sgraffito stained glass white lily made by Lil and a set of greeting cards. The Map print is 11”x13.5” and the flower is 3.5”  I'll be doing a drawing for those on September 17th.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Artists:
Harry Clark
harryclarke.net
Grayson Perry
graysonsartclub.com
Pinkie Maclure
pinkiemaclure.net
Kit Williams
kitwilliams.co.uk
John Bauer
wikiart.org/en/john-bauer

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

Bullseye Glass
~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 51 Capturing Spirit with Ellen Van Dijk of Glas Atelier Ellen

 Hi friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!

Today for episode 51 of Cracked I’m joined by Ellen Van Dijk . She’s a stained glass artist based in The Netherlands best known for her  photo realistic portraits. Drawing and painting portraits since childhood, her love for drawing and the desire for creative expression has been present for as long as she can remember. The combination of portraiture and learning to make stained glass windows brought her to where she is today. Today we’re talking about her personal experience with heartfelt portrait commissions, travel adventures of teaching, her in person classes as well as her online classes, and a couple really great glass paining glass hacks! To see more of Ellen's work, her instagram is  @glasatelierellen  and her website is glasatelierellen.com.
For the Cracked Patreon page members Ellen is offering 15% off of her online courses. The link to that is always in my bio or the show notes!
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Link to Ellen's workshops:
glasatelierellen.com/workshops
 Christina Alvner - 
@stationschris
Derek Hunt
@DerekHuntglass
The bellow that she uses for blowing away dust while painting:
amazon.com/Rollei-Tornado-Blower-Bellows-Camera
Lamberts
bendheim.com
Jaslo Polish hand blown glass
jaslo-glass.pl/en/
Where Ellen buys her glass and lead:
fenixglas.nl
enixglasexport.com
Stained glass windows of the St. Jans-kerk in Gouda, the Netherlands:
wikipedia.org
Favorite Glass artists:
Rianne Willemsen
@rianne_willemsen_stainedglass
Laura Savry-Cattan
@laura.savrycattan
Keij Sakai
@keij_takai
Abel Macias
@abelmac
Alba Fabre Sacristán
@albfs 

 Thanks to the sponsors who help me make Cracked possible:

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Kid's Art Box
Creative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 50 To Be or Not to Be, That is David's Question with David Scheid

Today on Cracked I'm joined by LA artist David Scheid. David is a stained glass artist whose work is inspired by the light and landscapes of California. He spends most of my time on the road as a tour manager for bands  including Girl Talk, Beirut, and Dinosaur Jr.  and when at home he builds colorful, geometric stained glass pieces and custom windows. His work has been installed in houses, gardens and shops throughout the West Coast and greater United States.
 Today we’re going to discuss the eternal question of what it is we’re meant to be doing professionally, an honest look at what working during the pandemic looked like and finding extraordinary inspiration and imagery in the everyday moments around us.
To see more of David’s work is Instagram is @davidscheidstainedglass and his website is davidscheidstainedglass.com.
For the Cracked Patreon page members, David has made us a studio playlist, made up of all the artists that he has tour managed for. The link to that is always at the bottom of the show notes!

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Pasadena Stained Glass Supply
pasadenastainedglass.com
Echo Park Craft Fair
@echoparkcraftfair
The Mushroom House in Cincinnati
atlasobscura.com
Peter Esimen - architect
eisenmanarchitects.com

Favorite artists:
Sara Strickler
@_sarastrickler_
Sara's ep. of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com/podcast
Ben Houtkamp - Ben's Website
@bens.website
Ben's ep. of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com/podcast
Tauba Auerbach
taubaauerbach.com

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America

The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 49 Pants Off Dance Off to a Didgeridoo with Ashley Costa from Caustic Glassworks

Today on Cracked I’m joined by Ashley Costa. She's the Portland OR artist behind Caustic Glassworks. A stencil artist for 10+ years, she decided to apply her sharp lines and design work to the practice of stained glass in 2017 and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. An avid craft fair and market seller, Costa and I chat about tips and tricks she’s learned through her experience there, she also shares her experience growing up in the Portland punk scene and our mutual experience of having small children during the pandemic.

Let's get into it...
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Costa's work, her instagram is @caustic_glassworks and her website is causticglassworks.com. For the Cracked Patreon page, Costa is gifting one of her stained glass Lick pieces along with a pin and sticker to a lucky Patreon member. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after this episode is released! 

Honorable mentions from this episode:
Costa's glass bud and fellow talented artists:
@coyotebrains

Costa’s favorite glass artist:
@goldfeverglass

SWOON street artist
swoonstudio.org

Kara Walker
karawalkerstudio.com

Shampoooty
@shampoooty

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Youghiogheny Glass Company Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 48 Cheering Workshop Fairies with JinYoung Park and Via from Decoratif

Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guests are JinYoung Park and his wife Via, who are joining us from Seoul Korea. Together they created Decoratif,  where they professionally create and install  stained glass for sacred spaces, cafes, retail stores, residential and even do lots of work for K drama tv series. Today we’re going to discuss the evolution from JinYoung learning stained glass from his mother to the family business it is now, Via’s structure for classes, and some really unique and interesting projects I found on their site to dig into.

Let’s get into it…

Join me as I crack it all wide open!
 
To see more of JinYoung and Via’s work, their instagrams are @jyglss and @decoratif_official and their website is jyglass.co.kr.

For the Cracked Patreon page, Jin and via made us a studio playlist for us. I’ve been listening to this playlist non-stop and a k-pop fan has now been awakened within me! There’s  some really good stuff on there! And of course, the link to that patreon page is always at the bottom of the show notes. 

Honorable mentions from this episode:
Favorite glass artists:
Studio Orme
@studioorme
Cut Join
@utjoin
Flora Jamieson
@theroundwindow
Flora's Cracked ep.
runaglassworks.com/podcast

Favorite artists:
Audrey Beardsley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Beardsley
Matisse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Matisse
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
jdsmithfineart.com/gallery-of-artists/toulouse-lautrec

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Ed Hoy's International Glass Supplies
The Single Source for All Your Art Glass Needs

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 47 Booty Bounce with Kyle Hubbs of Booty Glass Girls

Today we’re talking BBLs, BBGs Bounce Clubs, Baddies and so so much more today with New Orleans artist Booty Glass Girls artist Kyle Hubbs. Kyle is a self-taught stained glass maker who began his work with glass in 2014. After several years of experimenting with more traditional and geometric work, as a native of south Louisiana he looked no further than his own New Orleans for inspiration for his current and modern expression of glass. He credits the exuberance, attitude, style and self-confidence of young people in his local bounce clubs as the muses for his work. 

Bounce is a style of music that originated in New Orlean's bars and local nightclub scene and block parties during the late 1980s and early 90s. Using a call-and-response  style of flow inspired by the Mardi Gras chants that were common in New Orleans brass bands. It brought a new life to New Orleans’ own brand of Louisiana hip-hop and continues today to grow in popularity and be nationally recognized in current songs like Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied," Rihanna’s “Pour it Up" and Drake’s “Nice for What.”

There’s been a bit of controversy around Kyle because he's a male and coming into today, //many of us thought he was a female. //With that came assumptions and projected intentions and narratives around of his work. Then once listeners realized he was a man, really strong opinions about cultural crossover, exploitation and appropriation began to fill my DMs.

I wanted to give Kyle a platform to speak on all of it, and he knew what he was walking into. So Kyle, thank you for showing up. And for you the listener, I ask that you hold your judgement til you listen to my talk with Kyle in it’s entirety. 

Duality in art is so important. Art that inspires conflict within us is important. Whether it's violent but also beautiful or full of both sorrow and joy. These are the conversation starters. right? And these conversations are often the ones that can spark growth.

The core mission of this podcast is about celebrating stained glass art, and my love for the work of Booty Glass Girls is unwavering. Despite all my questions,  there's no question in my mind that the cross pollination of this contemporary culture and stained glass is still a smash hit. All right let’s get into it…

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Kyle’s work, his instagram is @bootyglassgirls.

For the Patreon page, Kyle is gifting a print made on high quality cotton rag paper signed and numbered. It’s 20”x16” and they retail for $150. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after this episode is released.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Glass favorites:
@glassworkpixie
@marquette_stained_glass
@pizzadonkey

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Glass Patterns Quarterly Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists.

Youghiogheny Glass Company Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Support the show

CRACKED EP. 46 Baking Business Pie with Erin Glassworks

Today on the 45th episode of Cracked I'm joined by artist Erin from Erin Glassworks. Her work is inspired by nature,  with a focus on her local Florida wildlife. When she's not translating the natural world into a  glass design she's building community and educating other artists and small business owners through her social media. Today Erin and I are going through how she's running things down in Largo Florida, exactly how and where she's making her profit, the art of Patreon,  ways she's minimizing her impact on the environment through her packaging and how she's found - atleast in my opinion - the most organic and thoughtful way to create an online stained glass community.
Let's get into it!
Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Erin's work, her instagram is @eringlassworks and her website is eringlassworks.com.
For all the Patreon page members Erin is gifting her guide to Social Media, and for 1 lucky member we’re going to do a drawing for one of her layout frames. 
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Erin's local glass pals:
@curiositygarden.ks
@glassworkpixie
Glass Craft and Bead Expo
Erin's layout frames:
eringlassworks.com/category/layout-frames-glass-boxes
T-mobile highspeed WiFi
T-Mobile Internet Gateway
Fave stained glass artist:
@assemblyglassworks
Jaclyn's ep. of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com/podcast/2022/10/21/cracked-ep-31-from-zines-to-zinc-with-jaclyn-miller-assembly-glassworks
Erin's family artists:
Lesley Ehlers
lesleyehlers.com
Shawn Ehlers
ehlersphoto.com
Wendy Ward - the closest thing to an online presence: https://www.moma.org/artists/134446
Products:
E6000 glue
3" binder and tab dividers 
 planner
StickerMule
 Use this link for a $10 credit
Florida Wildlife Corridor
conservationfla.org
Florida Wildflower Foundation
flawildflowers.org

Thank you to the sponsors of the show:

The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Kid's Art Box Creative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"

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CRACKED EP. 45 Choose Your Own Adventure with Jacob Hinnenkamp of Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters

Today for episode 44 of Cracked I'm joined by Jacob Hinnenkamp, the son 1/2 of  Cincinnati's father and son duo Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters. As a young child Jacob remembers watching his father work on windows, mesmerized by the amount of detail and care that went into every piece. As a young adult he took on the craft himself and in late 2017 he finally decided to take the hobby to the next level and start marketing his work, creating a business making custom pieces. Today Jacob and are are going to discuss his personal designs as well as  his experience as being a licensed artist for the Charley Harper Studio, his take on inside angle cuts and his future of designing official Charley Harper patterns.
Let's get into it...
Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Jacob’s work his instagram is @hinnenkampglasscrafters and his website is hinnenkampglass.com.  For the Cracked Patreon members Jacob is gifting an original stained glass piece from his Color Waves  series that’s 6.25” x 8.25”. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after the release of this episode.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Printing co. in Texas:
mindzai.net
DISCOUNT CODE FOR CRACKED LISTENERS:
cracked15 for 15% off
expires 12/31/23

Charley Harper:
charleyharper.com

Weller soldering iron + tips:
delphiglass.com/search?searchtext=weller

Apollo ring saw
geminisaw.com/apollo

Favorite glass artist:
John Forbes- Bonny Doon Art Glass

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Printing co. in Texas: mindzai.net DISCOUNT CODE FOR CRACKED LISTENERS: cracked15 for 15% off expires 12/31/23 Charley Harper: charleyharper.com Weller soldering iron + tips: delphiglass.com/search?searchtext=weller

Apollo ring saw geminisaw.com/apollo

Favorite glass artist: John Forbes- Bonny Doon Art Glass

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Youghiogheny Glass Company Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

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CRACKED EP. 44 Chevy to the Levee with Lindsey Lou Wonder

Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss I'm joined by Lindsey Wonder! She is a Tucson, AZ based tattooer, stained glass artist, painter and illustrator. Lindsey received her BFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She specializes in stained glass tail lights she makes custom for vintage cars, trucks and vans. Today we're going to chat about the parallels between stained glass and tattooing, her upcoming vending at Van Nationals, and different ways we all should tweak the way we approach waitlists to keep everyone honest! Let's get into it...

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Lindsey's work her instagram is @Lindseywonder and her website is lindseywonder.com. 

 For the Patreon page Lindsey is gifting one of her sets of stained glass dice to hang in your rearview mirror. They measure about 3.5” x 2”, so they’re really the perfect size, not too big like classic fuzzy dice, not too small, and I’m speaking from experience because mine are hanging in my truck as we speak and I love them so much! I’ll be doing a drawing for those on Instagram 12 days after this episode is released.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Van Nationals
50thnationaltruckin.com
Easy Etcher Portable Precision Engraving Pen
amazon.com

Glass artists:
@Heatherdawnglassworks
@color.glass.light
@znstainedglass
@sharpartkelowna

Other artists:
Diego Riviera
diegorivera.org
Peter Max
petermax.com

Tucson Stained Glass (Hi Estelle!)
tucsonstainedglass.com

Thank you to the sponsors that help me make Cracked possible:
Youghiogheny Glass Company
Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

Canfield Technologies
Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Kid's Art Box
Creative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"

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CRACKED EP. 43 Unified Design In Mind with Jack Brindley of Pavilion Pavilion

Today on Cracked I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique and individually commissioned piece, looking at forms found in minimalism and ‘painterly hard line abstraction’. The aim is to create works that are contemporary whilst adhering to the traditional methods and materials. How should Contemporary Stained Glass sit between an artwork and an architectural embellishment?

Stained Glass by Pavilion Pavilion is influenced by moments such as the groundbreaking Bauhaus School, where Design, Architecture, Craft and Art were all at the forefront of innovation. Today we discuss his idea art as a place holder, finding focus in his craft, enhancing what is already present and how maybe having all the glass tools and resources at your fingertips may not be the best thing after all. Let's get into it...

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Jack's work, his instagram is @pavilionpavilion_ and his website is pavilionpavilion.com.
For the Cracked Patreon page Jack is gifting an original drawing that’s called “Grid Study” made in 2022, and it’s charcoal and ink on paper. It's 42 x 30 cm or 16.5" x  11.8”. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after the release of this episode.
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Bauhaus
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhaus
Bridget Riley
bridgetrileyservices.com
Sarah Morris
sarahmorris.com
Bendheim
bendheim.com
Saint Just flash glass -
glassolutions.fr/fr/verrerie-saint-just
Flash glass in French is called "art glass plaque" or verre plaque.
Here is a PDF from Judith  Schaechter that may make it easier to order:
glassolutions.fr/sites/glassolutions.eu
Monarch Glass
monarchglassstudio.com/sheet-glass
Fremont Antique Glass
fremontantiqueglass.com/collections/transparent
Favorite glass artist:
Jochem Poensgsen
jochempoensgen.de
Other:
Robert Irwin
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Irwin_

Thank you to the sponsors that help me make Cracked possible:

The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Youghiogheny Glass Company Stained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.

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CRACKED EP. 42 Manila Roots, New York Fruits with Sacha Carlos-Raps

Welcome baaaaa-aaack! It's Season 4 of Cracked!!! Today to kick it off I'm joined by Brooklyn based glass artist Sacha Carlos-Raps! She is a Filipina immigrant and not only makes beautiful glass work full of bright colors but also does printmaking and illustrations. Her art practice is "her rebellious demonstration against the good immigrant binary and the post-diasporic expectations of “first gens” Her work is memoriric totems that embraces the kaleidoscopic inner self, an ode to the abode and the absurd."
Today we talk glasswork of course but we're also going to talk about markets, candles, get into the making of her zine, her Oaxacan residency and then we wind it back down with some fun Phillipino facts.
Let's get into it...
Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Sacha's work, her instagram is @sacharaps and her website is sacharaps.com. For the Cracked Patreon members Sacha is gifting one of her super popular shrimp sun catchers.  I’ll be doing a raffle for that 12 days after the release of this episode. She’s also offering a $20 discount code to  the rest of the Cracked Patreon members and remember Sasha sells much more on her website other than glass pieces. I just ordered myself some an array of her gift cards and they’re so cute!
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Stained glass artists:
Soeun Lee
@soooeeun

Golide Poblador
goldiepoblador.com
(glass sculpture and scents! rare Filipino glass maker)

Restorer: Takuji Hamanaka
@takujihanga -he's mostly a printmaker now but was the late Mary Clarkin Higgin's assistant.

Non Stained Glass artists:
Dali
thedali.org

Magritte
renemagritte.org

Schiaperelli (fashion)
schiaparelli.com

Arthur Midianga
@botcrisps

Residency:
Poco A Poco
 http://pocoapocomx.com

Places she works/teaches:
Shiny Sparkle Labs, Brooklyn
"Shiny Sparkle Studio is a boutique glass fusing and casting facility specializing in fabrication for art and architecture. Founded by Dorie Guthrie and Matthew Day Perez" 

Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn
Bespoke makerspace that offers a wide variety of hands on classes

My face lotion 😂:
ulta.com/p/cicalfate-restorative-protective-cream

Thank you to the sponsors who help me make Cracked possible:

Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry.

Bullseye Glass ~ handcast glass since 1974 ~

Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet Glass

Glass Patterns Quarterly Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists.

The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art Glass

Handy Hangers The Handiest Little Hanger For All Your Metal-Framed Panels

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