Sunday 9/1/24
On Sundays I Reflect.
I didn’t drink alcohol this week. It feels good to write that again this week.
I pushed myself on the torch this week. I made a couple two piece dry pipes this week combining my lathe skills with my lacking hand working skills. I practiced bridging, which of course had some comical moments but also taught me ways to do better.
I’ve been afraid of glass since the day I started melting 13 years ago. I’ve been afraid of hurting myself and afraid of the glass breaking but more than anything it’s been a fear of failure.
I remember in the beginning I couldn’t understand how my teachers could tell the heat base of a piece and if it would crack or not. They told me eventually you just know, after working the material for long enough.
It feels a bit pathetic to just be attempting these things now in my career but I’ve always been on my own path less traveled.
I’ve gotten so much help along the way from teachers and friends. Part of me looks back and wishes that I had been able to try these things sooner. Part of me knows that I wasn’t ready until now.
To the people collecting my art, thank you so much for helping me get here. I’m so excited to finally be offering these solo pieces and looking forward to exploring more.
Once again it’s time to get ready for the Vail Market today. Matty B came by earlier this week to prep a big project with Stan and me and he’ll be back in action with us at the market today.
The studio is full of life and projects and creative energy. It’s an amazing time right now and I’m trying to soak it all in and be as productive as I can creatively.
If you are interested in owning some of the work I’m exploring at this time I would love to chat more about some of the projects I have on deck. Feel free to reach out and we can chat more.
Enjoy your Sunday,
BB
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