Tracy John Unique Fused Glass

Tracy John

Lots of experimentation over the weekend

Tried a lot of experimentation with the inclusions again this weekend. Of the 15 test pieces I did (a good way to use up my tonnes of scrap glass) I think there were only three bits that I liked enough to keep trying to perfect. 1) Creating something interesting with uniformed bubbles. 2) Incorporating a copper wire element [...]

Stacy in Alberta Deserves My Heartfelt Thanks!

Stacey, you have been soooooo patient as I have gone through many personal bumps (well, more like dropping off cliff faces!!!)  this year while trying to establish myself as a real artist (or is it a legitimate crafts person?). I hope, as you received the package of  a selection of necklaces,  that you are not [...]

The Reality of Being an Artist in Ontario…

Just returned from a week in Toronto working on my primary business SmallWorld Marketing Group with my wonderful and energetic businesses partner Vanessa. One of our meetings was with Ontario Crafts Council, during our  meeting it was discussed that the average amount of income an Ontario artist is $20K…. Therefore, no wonder most artist have to make time for [...]

November 15, 2010

Just put the last piece in the kiln (will be ready at 6 am tomorrow) to meet my deadline. Two complete Galaxy sets (one 10 ‘inch bowl, one 7 1/4 inch square plate and one 5 1/4 inch square plate) in green/purple and green/colbalt blue. I will photograph them tomorrow. Then I just need to [...]