My Books
These books may be purchased from Schiffer Publishing, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Target and in many other fine stores.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Contemporary Wildlife Art
I am excited to announce that my third book will be released in late April 2015 from Schiffer Publishing. It will be sold by major retailers such as Target and Walmart and can be seen on Amazon at click here.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Becoming an Artist and Author
I receive a lot of emails with questions on being an artist and authoring art books. I thought I would share some of the most recent topic areas. As always, questions are always welcome at my email at cacglass@aol.com
1.) One of the interesting thing about writing art books is that when you are jurying images, you have to always be objective vs subjective in your analysis of art work. I have had individuals people tell me how art is really a "subjective game" and while that may be true on isolated occasions, it does not hold true overall. I recall co-jurying a show with another artist and we were in 99% agreement on which images to accept. For the few we disagreed on, neither of use felt strongly one way or another about the work. And one cannot select work based on a person being a friend or other personal or social ties. Maintaining a reputation for impartiality is critical is you want to jury art work for shows and publications.
2. Developing a broad knowledge of the arts by taking a variety of courses in different mediums has been a great help to me in jurying work. Be willing to get your hands dirty. For example, while I have no personal talent at painting, I have taken many classes and know what universal qualities make for a good vs a less successful painting.
3.) As a last tip, once your book is out, please don't respond to reviews on your book. I have seen authors with books on Amazon who respond to every comment posted about their book. Responding with comments such as "well perhaps this book genre is not your cup of tea, etc" makes one look a little desperate. After your first book, you should be busy at work on your second book. Ignore both the good and bad comments. Short of someone saying something false like you did not write the book, etc, do not respond to the comments. When I see an author do this on Amazon, they always seem a little less professional in my eyes.
1.) One of the interesting thing about writing art books is that when you are jurying images, you have to always be objective vs subjective in your analysis of art work. I have had individuals people tell me how art is really a "subjective game" and while that may be true on isolated occasions, it does not hold true overall. I recall co-jurying a show with another artist and we were in 99% agreement on which images to accept. For the few we disagreed on, neither of use felt strongly one way or another about the work. And one cannot select work based on a person being a friend or other personal or social ties. Maintaining a reputation for impartiality is critical is you want to jury art work for shows and publications.
2. Developing a broad knowledge of the arts by taking a variety of courses in different mediums has been a great help to me in jurying work. Be willing to get your hands dirty. For example, while I have no personal talent at painting, I have taken many classes and know what universal qualities make for a good vs a less successful painting.
3.) As a last tip, once your book is out, please don't respond to reviews on your book. I have seen authors with books on Amazon who respond to every comment posted about their book. Responding with comments such as "well perhaps this book genre is not your cup of tea, etc" makes one look a little desperate. After your first book, you should be busy at work on your second book. Ignore both the good and bad comments. Short of someone saying something false like you did not write the book, etc, do not respond to the comments. When I see an author do this on Amazon, they always seem a little less professional in my eyes.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Recent News on Recycled Glass
Wyoming Conservation Corps members have recycled nearly 8 tons of glass since launching a recycling program earlier this spring. Click here.
Going Green: Learning About Recycled Glass. Click here.
India: Informal e-scrap recyclers working at cathode ray tube (CRT) recycling facilities in India, and end-users of products made from the glass, are facing an 'immense health risk' due to exposure to lead in the material, a study by NGO Toxics Link says. Click here.
An interesting article about barges moving recycled glass. Click here.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
New Studio Works and Future Open Studio Visit
I have been busy working on some new mixed media sculptures..with recycled glass too of course! I hope to post some new pics soon.
I am also planning to hold an open (semi-open) studio visit this fall for invited guests and clients. Contact me at cacglass@aol.com if you wish to be added to the email invitation list. Stay tuned for more details later.
I am also planning to hold an open (semi-open) studio visit this fall for invited guests and clients. Contact me at cacglass@aol.com if you wish to be added to the email invitation list. Stay tuned for more details later.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Passing of Harvey K. Littleton
The Corning Museum of Glass just announced the passing of Harvey K. Littleton. "Littleton was an internationally acclaimed artist who played an integral role in the founding of the American Studio Glass Movement. His work continually awes those who encounter it on display in our museum. His art and his approach to the material has inspired many generations of artists working in glass."
"Donations in Harvey Littleton’s name can be made to The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Mitchell County http://www.hospicemc.com/how-you-can-help/donate/ that provided invaluable support to his family in the care for Harvey, and/or to the Penland School of Crafts "Harvey and Bess Littleton Scholarship Fund" http://penland.org/support/endowed_scholarship_funds.html that provides one full scholarship for a two-week summer session in hot glass."
"Donations in Harvey Littleton’s name can be made to The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Mitchell County http://www.hospicemc.com/how-you-can-help/donate/ that provided invaluable support to his family in the care for Harvey, and/or to the Penland School of Crafts "Harvey and Bess Littleton Scholarship Fund" http://penland.org/support/endowed_scholarship_funds.html that provides one full scholarship for a two-week summer session in hot glass."
Sunday, March 31, 2013
EU Glass Recycling Now over 70 Percent
26 March 2013 by Susanna Prouse
"FEVE states that this means over 11 million tonnes of glass was collected throughout the EU in 2011. The efforts to increase glass recycling were made to meet the EU’s 60 per cent recycling target for glass, a level that was reached by all the relevant countries in 2008."
Read the full article here.
"According to the latest glass recycling industry data, published today (26 March) by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE), the average glass recycling rate in the European Union has risen above the 70 per cent threshold for the first time."
"FEVE states that this means over 11 million tonnes of glass was collected throughout the EU in 2011. The efforts to increase glass recycling were made to meet the EU’s 60 per cent recycling target for glass, a level that was reached by all the relevant countries in 2008."
Read the full article here.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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