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Art on Fire 2017: People’s Choise Awards
Every year Pittsburgh Glass Center asks for art donations for their annual fundraiser. Without the support of these artists, we could not provide access to world-class glass art and artists, excellent education, and state-of-the-art resources that inspire artistic expression. In appreciation, we have created the opportunity for artists who donate to the Art on Fire Auction to…
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Discharge Tubes at University of Pittsburgh
Hello Lightning Tamers! I totally forgot to make a post a few weeks ago about my visit with Mrs. Lori Neu, the Scientific Glassblower at University of Pittsburgh. Lori has been a great host to many of my quesitions regarding scientific glass blowing and creating a secure vacuum, and her consulation when it comes to…
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Podcast EP2 – Ashlin Williamson -Fourth State Glass
In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking with Ashlin Williamson of Fourth State Glass. We’ll hear about his journey in plasma, how he got into using neon gases, latest projects, and his involvement in The Plasma Art Alliance, an emerging organization of artist using plasma in their light sculptures. Ash and I met in 2014 when…
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Neon Co-Lab with Chris Ahalt
Plasma Moose In these two images, the first is the effect we are looking for and the second is when Chris’ hands are place near the points on the antlers. First time working out of the kiln, and working with Chris Ahalt, who came to Pittsburgh Glass Center to teach a summer intensive course in…
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Neon Co-Lab with Robert Mickelsen
Hello Lightining Tamers! Sorry of the long wait, things got ahead of me for a while, so here’s an update for those that are connected with me on facebook: Moved into my first apartment here in Pittsburgh, PA Got the keys for my studio at The Brew House Association for the Distillery Artist Residency…
