Hello Lightning Tamers!
This is episode number 53. In today’s podcast, recorded April 8th, 2023, I’ll be joined by Ethan Samaha AGAIN and this time featuring Zach Layhew, where we talk about Ethan’s most recent residency at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Here we talk about the application process for residency, Pulling Tubing for Neon: its challenges, Navigation color palettes, and the importance of residency when trying new ideas.
Welcome Back to the Podcast Ethan and Zach!
a new patron has donated on patreon under the $5 tier for co-learner qualifying for the personal shoutout on the Podcast. Thank you Jacob Willcox from the Tacoma, WA, a core member of the GFTS aka Gas Filling Tube Suckers. Jacob has taken care of me in my visits to Tacoma, stay tuned for his episode coming soon! Additional perks include a Patreon token added to their listing on the Taming Lighting Page of Patrons, where I try to include everyone that has supported Taming Lightning be it donations on Ko-fi, guesting on the podcast, small fundraisers, and even gifts be it supplies, equipment, and or services.
SHOW NOTES
- Music credits to the following artists in order of appearance:
- Preview – Retro by ONE
- The opening theme -Taming Lightning by Trav B. Ryan
- Patreon Promo – Next Time by Hayku
- Credits – Walking by Ras-Hop
I hope you enjoyed the podcast.
A big thank you goes out to Ethan and Zach for being a part of today’s episode. This residency has truly boosted my confidence in the realm of glassblowing, adding to the diverse pool of skills and knowledge I’ve gathered on my journey.
Whether you’re a fellow glass artist or someone from a different creative sphere, I encourage you to explore the artist residencies offered at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. If plasma or neon work intrigues you, don’t hesitate to apply, and feel free to mention me as a reference. Noteworthy artists like Nikki Lau from Episode 41 have explored neon here, while others like Kdajatt Yussuff have ventured into plasma using the idea furnace.
I’d like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as a place of research and inspiration. Plasma Art Alliance where I have access to the well of knowledge and connects me to some amazing and supportive people.
Feel free to share, comment, and subscribe. and I’ll See you next time.
