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Podcast EP3: James Akers – Waver and Hacker Artist
In today’s podcast we’ll be talking with James Akers a Neon Sculptor and self-proclaimed Waver and Hacker Artist. images from James Akers facebook account James is an artist, educator, and mad scientist who has a explosive approach to making. Graduating from Alfred University with a BFA in 2015, he is constantly thriving for change, and…
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FAQS: Color of Gases used in Plasma and Neon
Hello Lightning Tamers! Podcast episode are long in between, to fill that time between each release, I’ve started to approach a list of question I’ve been asked, or have for myself to help us learn about Plasma/Neon. So one of the basic things we will look at in today’s post are the colors produced by individual…
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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…
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Podcast EP1 – Pat Collentine – Traditional Neon and Plasma
Finally, It’s here, the first podcast episode of Taming Lightning! Thank You for your patience and your support. It was a lot of figuring out how I would like to the podcast to run, as well as recording, editing, and publishing! You can now reach this page by using the address www.taminglightning.net! Note the image…
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FAQs: Where do gases come from?
Thank you for supporting Taming Lightning! I’m writing everyone to let you know that I appreciate your support. Having the opportunity to meet most you, I’ve keep that in mind as I make progress in the podcast, and knowledge. There’s been a delay on the release on the first Podcast, I’ve had to reschedule…
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Exhibition Catalog Available
The Exhibiton Catalog is now Available at Lulu.com http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/2017-gather-an-isu-alumni-glass-exhibition-catalog/20405305 2017 Gather: An ISU Alumni Glass Exhibition ”The exhibition is a survey of the diverse range of artwork from the graduates of the Illinois State University’s Studio Glass program. As the curator of this show, I chose artists who had a profound impact on my creative process…
