a blog by Amy of Radiance Art
I’ve been meaning to do a post to thank everyone who has lavished so much attention on my Mario Mushroom stained glass panel.
Thanks to my recent discovery of Social Mention , I’ve been able to see everyone who helped make this one of the most talked about pieces I’ve ever done. Thank you!
Reino do Cogumelo (it’s in Portuguese, but I think it’s good!)
I'm still alive everyone! Sorry to be so scarce, been some busy times with Baby Alice, who is now 7 months old, almost walking, and into EVERYTHING.
First beach day!
Also had an interesting trip to the homeland (Sussex County, Delaware) with my parents in their new-to-them RV. Took us 4 days, 2 blown tires and a popped sparkplug to get there. Waiting on the shoulder for a mechanic has never been so comfortable, though.
But our biggest news is: we're buying a house and moving to Austin, TX next year! Can't wait, we're so excited! Love that town!
So, as a result of our impending move to awesome Austin, as well as the logistics of having a small baby in the house, I'm taking a hiatus from my Tiffany stained glass for a while. I'm working on some new painted glass items that are easier to do with my limited time and space which I'm happy with so far. I used to do custom painted hurricane lamp centerpieces for weddings many years back, so this is a bit like returning to my roots now.
But meanwhile, I've got a whole bunch of one-of-a-kind stained glass artwork that I really don't want to pack into a U-Haul.
Therefore, all stained glass items in my store are on clearance! Everything has been discounted AT LEAST 20% off my original prices!
The fantasy stuff...the geeky stuff...the clocks...ALL OF IT MUST GO! Come and visit!
PS. Through the end of July, mention 'SLOWERLOWER' in your buyer notes, and get free shipping off any item in the shop!
Yes, I’m still alive.
So now I have two months of motherhood under my belt. Little Miss Alice is doing fantastic, is very wiggly, and always seems to have something to say about everything (not her fault that it all just comes out in eeee’s and ooooo’s)
I was told how much having a baby would change my life, but I didn’t realize just how much that would be until I experienced it for myself. The past couple months have just flown by. With babies, there’s ALWAYS something to do!
However, everyone is beginning to settle down, allowing me to take up pencils and keyboard once again. It feels good to do some drawing. Here’s a couple sketches I’ve done for some fantasy painting ideas:
Hopefully I’ll get the chance soon to transfer and paint!
I’m also sketching for one of my husband’s tabletop game setting projects, and brainstorming some new stained glass ideas. I would like to rejoin the outdoor festivals and art shows this fall, and now is the time to start building inventory.
I’m also sharing some photos of commissions from the past few months, now that I have gotten around to uploading the photos:
All in all, my plan for the year is to refresh my business, what I offer, and how I market. And, of course, push myself to be a better artist. It’s time to evolve!
I’m overjoyed to find out that my Gemini stained glass is being featured in the July 2009 issue of Viva La Moda magazine! Check me out, rockin’ page 41!
Viva La Moda is a gorgeous online magazine spotlighting the trends in handmade and indie fashion. This is eye candy at its finest.
I’m honored to have popped up on their radar. Thanks Viva La Moda!
Because my husband’s work schedule throws me all askew, especially when he takes random days off.
Wednesdays are the beginning of my week, and this morning did feel rather Mondayish, so I must be ok.
Anyway.
Taking my cues from some of the other great crafter blogs I read, I’m thinking of scheduling my posting in such a way that I will be more apt to keep up. The weekly features sound like a neat idea, so I’ll be experimenting and seeing what feels right.
I thought of doing the “Wordless Wednesday” thing.
You can see how well that’s worked so far.
So I’ll try on the “Worktable Wednesday” instead.
(That crack on my light table? That’s what happens when you’re a dummy and play with a heat gun on a glass top. And now you know.)
Clocks in progress. More quartz movements came in the mail today, so these items are not far from their Etsy debut. Look for them soon!
This is a pattern from Crochet Today for a circles rug. I'm using green, grey, and white (for the small circles) because I like the sea foam/oceany feel of these colors, and think it would look nice in the guestroom. That, and those happen to be the colors of the awful scratchy squeaky yarn I've been trying to get rid of for months. If I empty out my stash box, that just means I get to fill it up with more yarn, right? Right?
Rough sketches for my next two surf/mermaid paintings. I got some new pencils lately, and am looking forward to having some new colors in my palette.
More rough sketches--these for my current stained glass commission. Once I get a layout I like, I'll scan it into GlassEye (digital stained glass drawing program) and complete the drawing in detail. Grid paper works well, since measurements and details in stained glass must be exact. The scene will be an Idaho mountain stream. The request for a split level water scene will be a challenge, though.
Good thing I like challenges.
