Cracked with Chevonne Ariss

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“Cracked with Chevonne Ariss” is a stained glass podcast that takes a deep dive with today’s biggest names from around the world in modern stained glass. Artists have a frank and honest conversation with Chevonne about their style, legacy, their losses and wins, their journey into becoming a small business owner and how they didn’t lose their minds getting there. Season 4 out now!

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Sgraffito Allegories with Lil Eris of Lekka Suka
Sep 5 2023
Sgraffito Allegories with Lil Eris of Lekka Suka
Today for the final episode of Season 4 of Cracked I’m speaking with the queen of sgraffito,  the Italian word directly translated to “scratched.” Her time consuming technique of flooding a thin layer of lead based powder paint over colorful patchwork like glass pieces, and then meticulously scratching it off revealing negative space designs that come together to create elaborate and rich stories.  Drawing from her experiences of her childhood and family, in her stained glass pieces Lil weaves a tail of greblins, witches, fairies and sea creatures to name just a few.Let's get into it!Join me as I crack it all wide open! For the final Patreon page drawing of the season,  I'm doing a drawing of 2 names!  One winner will receive the Map Mundi print + a set of greeting cards and another winner will receive a sgraffito stained glass white lily made by Lil and a set of greeting cards. The Map print is 11”x13.5” and the flower is 3.5”  I'll be doing a drawing for those on September 17th.Honorable mentions from this episode:Artists:Harry Clark harryclarke.netGrayson Perrygraysonsartclub.comPinkie Maclurepinkiemaclure.net Kit Williams kitwilliams.co.ukJohn Bauerwikiart.org/en/john-bauerBullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Youghiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Capturing Spirit with Ellen Van Dijk of Glas Atelier Ellen
Aug 29 2023
Capturing Spirit with Ellen Van Dijk of Glas Atelier Ellen
Hi friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today for episode 51 of Cracked I’m joined by Ellen Van Dijk . She’s a stained glass artist based in The Netherlands best known for her  photo realistic portraits. Drawing and painting portraits since childhood, her love for drawing and the desire for creative expression has been present for as long as she can remember. The combination of portraiture and learning to make stained glass windows brought her to where she is today. Today we’re talking about her personal experience with heartfelt portrait commissions, travel adventures of teaching, her in person classes as well as her online classes, and a couple really great glass paining glass hacks! To see more of Ellen's work, her instagram is  @glasatelierellen  and her website is glasatelierellen.com.For the Cracked Patreon page members Ellen is offering 15% off of her online courses. The link to that is always in my bio or the show notes!Honorable mentions from this episode:Link to Ellen's workshops:glasatelierellen.com/workshops  Christina Alvner -  @stationschris Derek Hunt @DerekHuntglass The bellow that she uses for blowing away dust while painting: amazon.com/Rollei-Tornado-Blower-Bellows-CameraLambertsbendheim.comJaslo Polish hand blown glass jaslo-glass.pl/en/Where Ellen buys her glass and lead: fenixglas.nl enixglasexport.com Stained glass windows of the St. Jans-kerk in Gouda, the Netherlands: wikipedia.org Favorite Glass artists: Rianne Willemsen @rianne_willemsen_stainedglass Laura Savry-Cattan @laura.savrycattan Keij Sakai @keij_takai Abel Macias @abelmac Alba Fabre Sacristán @albfs    Youghiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassKid's Art BoxCreative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
To Be Or Not To Be, That Is David's Question with David Scheid
Aug 22 2023
To Be Or Not To Be, That Is David's Question with David Scheid
Today on Cracked I'm joined by LA artist David Scheid. David is a stained glass artist whose work is inspired by the light and landscapes of California. He spends most of my time on the road as a tour manager for bands  including Girl Talk, Beirut, and Dinosaur Jr.  and when at home he builds colorful, geometric stained glass pieces and custom windows. His work has been installed in houses, gardens and shops throughout the West Coast and greater United States.  Today we’re going to discuss the eternal question of what it is we’re meant to be doing professionally, an honest look at what working during the pandemic looked like and finding extraordinary inspiration and imagery in the everyday moments around us. To see more of David’s work is Instagram is @davidscheidstainedglass and his website is davidscheidstainedglass.com. For the Cracked Patreon page members, David has made us a studio playlist, made up of all the artists that he has tour managed for. The link to that is always at the bottom of the show notes!Honorable mentions from this episode:Pasadena Stained Glass Supplypasadenastainedglass.comEcho Park Craft Fair@echoparkcraftfairThe Mushroom House in Cincinnatiatlasobscura.comPeter Esimen - architecteisenmanarchitects.comFavorite artists:Sara Strickler @_sarastrickler_Sara's ep. of Cracked:runaglassworks.com/podcastBen Houtkamp - Ben's Website@bens.websiteBen's ep. of Cracked:runaglassworks.com/podcastTauba Auerbachtaubaauerbach.comThe Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Bullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Pants Off Dance Off to a Didgeridoo with Ashley Costa from Caustic Glassworks
Aug 15 2023
Pants Off Dance Off to a Didgeridoo with Ashley Costa from Caustic Glassworks
Today on Cracked I’m joined by Ashley Costa. She's the Portland OR artist behind Caustic Glassworks. A stencil artist for 10+ years, she decided to apply her sharp lines and design work to the practice of stained glass in 2017 and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. An avid craft fair and market seller, Costa and I chat about tips and tricks she’s learned through her experience there, she also shares her experience growing up in the Portland punk scene and our mutual experience of having small children during the pandemic. Let's get into it... Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Costa's work, her instagram is @caustic_glassworks and her website is causticglassworks.com. For the Cracked Patreon page, Costa is gifting one of her stained glass Lick pieces along with a pin and sticker to a lucky Patreon member. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after this episode is released! Honorable mentions from this episode:Costa's glass bud and fellow talented artists:@coyotebrainsCosta’s favorite glass artist:@goldfeverglassSWOON street artistswoonstudio.orgKara Walkerkarawalkerstudio.comShampoooty@shampoootyBullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Youghiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Cheering Workshop Fairies with JinYoung Park and Via from Decoratif
Aug 8 2023
Cheering Workshop Fairies with JinYoung Park and Via from Decoratif
Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guests are JinYoung Park his wife Via, who are joining us from Seoul Korea. Together they created Decoratif,  where they professionally create and install  stained glass for sacred spaces, cafes, retail stores, residential and even do lots of work for K-drama tv series. Today we’re going to discuss the evolution from JinYoung learning stained glass from his mother to the family business it is now, Via’s structure for classes, and some really unique and interesting projects I found on their site to dig into.Let’s get into it…Join me as I crack it all wide open!  To see more of JinYoung and Via’s work, their instagrams are @jyglss and @decoratif_official and their website is jyglass.co.kr. For the Cracked Patreon page, Jin and via made us a studio playlist for us. I’ve been listening to this playlist non-stop and a k-pop fan has now been awakened within me! And of course, the link to that Patreon page is always at the bottom of the show notes. Honorable mentions from this episode:Favorite glass artists:Studio Orme@studioormeCut Join@utjoinFlora Jamieson @theroundwindowFlora's Cracked ep.runaglassworks.com/podcastFavorite artists:Audrey Beardsley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_BeardsleyMatisse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_MatisseHenri de Toulouse-Lautrecjdsmithfineart.com/gallery-of-artists/toulouse-lautrecYoughiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassEd Hoy's International Glass SuppliesThe Single Source for All Your Art Glass Needs Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Booty Bounce with Kyle Hubbs of Booty Glass Girls
Aug 1 2023
Booty Bounce with Kyle Hubbs of Booty Glass Girls
Today we’re talking BBLs, BBGs Bounce Clubs, Baddies and so so much more today with Booty Glass Girls’ New Orlean’s artist Kyle Hubbs. Kyle is a self-taught stained glass maker who began his work with glass in 2014. After several years of experimenting with more traditional and geometric work, as a native of south Louisiana he looked no further than his own New Orleans for inspiration for his current and modern expression of glass. He credits the exuberance, attitude, style and self-confidence of young people in his local bounce clubs as the muses for his work. Bounce is a style of music that originated in New Orlean's bars and local nightclub scene during the late 1980s and early 90s. Using a call-and-response  style of flow inspired by the Mardi Gras chants that were common in New Orleans brass bands. It brought a new life to New Orleans’ own brand of Louisiana hip-hop and continues today to grow in popularity and be nationally recognized in current songs like Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied," Rihanna’s “Pour it Up" and Drake’s “Nice for What.”There’s been a bit of controversy around Kyle because he's a male and coming into today, many of us thought he was a female. With that came assumptions and projected intentions and narratives around of his work. Then once listeners realized he was a man, really strong opinions about cultural crossover, exploitation and appropriation began to fill my DMs. I wanted to give Kyle a platform to speak on all of it, and he knew what he was walking into, so Kyle, thank you for showing up. And for you the listener, I ask that you hold your judgement til you listen to my talk with Kyle in it’s entirety. Duality in art is so important. Art that inspires conflict within us is important. Whether it's violent but also beautiful or full of both sorrow and joy. These are the conversation starters. Right? And these conversations are often the ones that can spark growth.The core mission of this podcast is about celebrating stained glass art, and my love for the work of Booty Glass Girls is unwavering. Despite all my questions,  there's no question in my mind that the cross pollination of this contemporary culture and stained glass is still a smash hit. All right let’s get into it…Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Kyle's work, his instagram is @bootyglassgirls. For the Patreon Kyle is gifting a 20"x16" numbered print.  I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after this episode is released! Glass favorites:@glassworkpixie@marquette_stained_glass@pizzadonkeySupport the Show.
Baking Business Pie with Erin Glassworks
Jul 18 2023
Baking Business Pie with Erin Glassworks
Today on Cracked I'm joined by artist Erin from Erin Glassworks. Her work is inspired by nature,  with a focus on her local Florida wildlife. When she's not translating the natural world into a  glass design she's building community and educating other artists and small business owners through her social media. Today Erin and I are going through how she's running things down in Largo Florida, exactly how and where she's making her profit, the art of Patreon,  ways she's minimizing her impact on the environment through her packaging and how she's found, at least in my opinion, the most organic and thoughtful way to create an online stained glass community. To see more of Erin's work, her instagram is @eringlassworks and her website is eringlassworks.com.  For the Patreon page members Erin is gifting her guide to Social Media eBook, and for 1 member we’re doing a drawing for a set of her layout frames.  Glass Craft and Bead ExpoErin's layout frames:eringlassworks.comT-mobile highspeed WiFi  Internet GatewayFave stained glass artist:@assemblyglassworksErin's family artists:Lesley Ehlers- lesleyehlers.comShawn Ehlers- ehlersphoto.comWendy Ward- moma.org Products: E6000 glue  + 3" binder and tab dividers  +  plannerStickerMule - Use this link for a $10 credit Florida Wildlife Corridor: conservationfla.org Florida Wildflower Foundation:flawildflowers.orgThe Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Bullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Kid's Art BoxCreative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Choose Your Own Adventure with Jacob Hinnenkamp of Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters
Jul 11 2023
Choose Your Own Adventure with Jacob Hinnenkamp of Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters
Today for episode 46 of Cracked I'm joined by Jacob Hinnenkamp, the son 1/2 of  Cincinnati's father and son duo Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters. As a young child Jacob remembers watching his father work on windows, mesmerized by the amount of detail and care that went into every piece. As a young adult he took on the craft himself and in late 2017 he finally decided to take the hobby to the next level and start marketing his work, creating a business making custom pieces. Today Jacob and are are going to discuss his personal designs as well as  his experience as being a licensed artist for the Charley Harper Studio, his take on inside angle cuts and his future of designing official Charley Harper patterns.Let's get into it...Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Jacob’s work his instagram is @hinnenkampglasscrafters and his website is hinnenkampglass.com.  For the Cracked Patreon members Jacob is gifting an original stained glass piece from his Color Waves  series that’s 6.25” x 8.25”. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after the release of this episode.Honorable mentions from this episode:Printing co. in Texas:mindzai.netDISCOUNT CODE FOR CRACKED LISTENERS:cracked15 for 15% offexpires 12/31/23Charley Harper:charleyharper.comWeller soldering iron + tips:delphiglass.com/search?searchtext=wellerApollo ring sawgeminisaw.com/apolloFavorite glass artist:John Forbes- Bonny Doon Art GlassThe Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassBullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Youghiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Chevy to the Levee with Lindsey Lou Wonder
Jul 4 2023
Chevy to the Levee with Lindsey Lou Wonder
Hello and welcome back! Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss I'm joined by Lindsey Wonder. She is a Tucson, AZ based tattooer, stained glass artist, painter and illustrator. Lindsey received her BFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She specializes in stained glass tail lights she makes custom for vintage cars, trucks and vans. Today we're going to chat about the parallels between stained glass and tattooing, her upcoming vending at Van Nationals, and different ways we all should tweak the way we approach waitlists to keep everyone honest! Let's get into it...Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Lindsey's work her instagram is @Lindseywonder and her website is lindseywonder.com.  For the Patreon page Lindsey is gifting one of her sets of stained glass dice to hang in your rearview mirror. They measure about 3.5” x 2”, so they’re really the perfect size, not too big like classic fuzzy dice, not too small, and I’m speaking from experience because mine are hanging in my truck as we speak and I love them so much! I’ll be doing a drawing for those on Instagram 12 days after this episode is released.Honorable mentions from this episode:Van Nationals50thnationaltruckin.comEasy Etcher Portable Precision Engraving Penamazon.comGlass artists:@Heatherdawnglassworks@color.glass.light@znstainedglass@sharpartkelownaOther artists:Diego Rivieradiegorivera.orgPeter Maxpetermax.com Tucson Stained Glass (Hi Estelle!)tucsonstainedglass.comYoughiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassKid's Art BoxCreative art projects delivered monthly - use discount code "GLASSWORKS5"Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Unified Design In Mind with Jack Brindley of Pavilion Pavilion
Jun 27 2023
Unified Design In Mind with Jack Brindley of Pavilion Pavilion
Hi everyone and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today on episode 44 I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique and individually commissioned piece, looking at forms found in minimalism and ‘painterly hard line abstraction’. The aim is to create works that are contemporary whilst adhering to the traditional methods and materials. How should Contemporary Stained Glass sit between an artwork and an architectural embellishment?Stained Glass by Pavilion Pavilion is influenced by moments such as the groundbreaking Bauhaus School, where Design, Architecture, Craft and Art were all at the forefront of innovation. Today we discuss his idea art as a place holder, finding focus in his craft, enhancing what is already present and how maybe having all the glass tools and resources at your fingertips may not be the best thing after all. Let's get into it...Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Jack's work, his instagram is @pavilionpavilion_ and his website is pavilionpavilion.com.For the Cracked Patreon page Jack is gifting an original drawing that’s called “Grid Study” made in 2022, and it’s charcoal and ink on paper. It's 42 x 30 cm or 16.5" x  11.8”. I’ll be doing a drawing for that 12 days after the release of this episode.Honorable mentions from this episode:Bauhausen.wikipedia.org/wiki/BauhausBridget Rileybridgetrileyservices.comSarah Morrissarahmorris.comBendheimbendheim.comMonarch Glassmonarchglassstudio.com/sheet-glassFremont Antique Glassfremontantiqueglass.com/collections/transparentFavorite glass artist:Jochem Poensgsenjochempoensgen.deOther:Robert Irwinen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Irwin_The Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassBullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Youghiogheny Glass CompanyStained glass sheets and glass products for the art and stained glass industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Manila Roots, New York Fruits with Sacha Carlos-Raps
Jun 20 2023
Manila Roots, New York Fruits with Sacha Carlos-Raps
Welcome back! It's Season 4 of Cracked! Today to kick it off I'm joined by Brooklyn based glass artist Sacha Carlos-Raps! She is a Filipina immigrant and not only makes beautiful glass work full of bright colors but also does printmaking and illustrations. Her art practice is "her rebellious demonstration against the good immigrant binary and the post-diasporic expectations of “first gens” Her work is memoriric totems that embraces the kaleidoscopic inner self, an ode to the abode and the absurd."Today we talk glasswork of course but we're also going to talk about markets, candles, get into the making of her zine, her Oaxacan residency and then we wind it back down with some fun Phillipino facts. Let's get into it...Join me as I crack it all wide open!To see more of Sacha's work, her instagram is @sacharaps and her website is sacharaps.com. For the Cracked Patreon members Sacha is gifting one of her super popular shrimp sun catchers.  I’ll be doing a raffle for that 12 days after the release of this episode. She’s also offering a $20 discount code to  the rest of the Cracked Patreon members and remember Sasha sells much more on her website other than glass pieces. I just ordered myself some an array of her gift cards and they’re so cute! Honorable mentions from this episode:Stained glass artists:Soeun Lee @soooeeunGolide Pobladorgoldiepoblador.com (glass sculpture and scents! rare Filipino glass maker)Restorer: Takuji Hamanaka @takujihanga -he's mostly a printmaker now but was the late Mary Clarkin Higgin's assistant.Non Stained Glass artists:Dali thedali.orgMagritte renemagritte.orgSchiaperelli (fashion) schiaparelli.comArthur Midianga  @botcrispsResidency: pocoapocomx.comPlaces she works/teaches:Shiny Sparkle Labs, Brooklyn  Craftsman Ave, BrooklynMy face lotion 😂:ulta.comCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Bullseye Glass~ handcast glass since 1974 ~Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassGlass Patterns Quarterly Patterns, inspiration and information since 1985 to glass hobbyists & professional artists. The Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassHandy HangersThe Handiest Little Hanger For All Your Metal-Framed PanelsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Take The 90 to The 405 to The 101 to The 2 with Jax Partlow
Jan 31 2023
Take The 90 to The 405 to The 101 to The 2 with Jax Partlow
Hellooooo and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guest is Jax Partlow. Jax Partlow is a glass artist based in Los Angeles. While formally trained in graphic design, Jax prefers the longevity and physical aspects that glasswork affords her, as well as a very tangible connection with her late father. It was only after she was left his tools that she gravitated toward the craft while living in Hungary. Thoughtful, romantic and functional, stained glass fulfills a creative desire for Jax as an artist, while meeting her designer side with its utilitarian appeal. She is most recognized for her Public Piece Project in which she installs her art in unlikely spaces. It’s my favorite. It’s so smart and cool and she’s my absolute favorite street artist. Jax’s work has been featured in Stained Glass Magazine, The Corning Museum of Glass: New Glass Review 2022 and by her own accord in the streets of Los Angeles.Let’s get into it.Join me as I crack it wide open!Watch Jax and I here: https://youtu.be/dCer2e0t8r8Kintsugi wikipedia.orgLarry Bellguggenheim.orgEgon Schiele “Mother and Child”wikiart.orgLeopold Museum in Vienna leopoldmuseum.orgHelen Frankenthalerfrankenthalerfoundation.orgEtel Adnaneteladnan.comWillem de Kooningdekooning.org Elaine Marie Catherine de Kooningwikipedia.orgQuinn Gilmer@mdrnwldngPaul Lozano@compasssssionSzápör Klub@szaporklubBad BunnyJax's Bad Bunny Songs Playlist 🙂 Laila Gohar@LAILACOOKSPeter Shire@petershirestudio.comFrancis Mallmanneater.comAnthony Bourdain wikipedia.orgedition.cnn.com Jax's favorite episodes are Congo, Vietnam, Budapest, Georgia 🙂David Choe @davidchoeLudwig Schaffrath arts.wa.govStanley Tucci @stanleytucciThe Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassMonarch Glass StudioKansas City, Missouri's Finest Glassblowing studio.Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
From The Outback to The Alps with Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus
Jan 24 2023
From The Outback to The Alps with Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus
Today’s guests are the dynamic duo Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus. I was able to catch them both at the same time while Nadine is visiting Tom’s studio in Austria. Although their work is strikingly different, they both have done a brilliant job bringing meaningful topics and statements into their work. Keep listening and you’ll agree! Join me as I crack it wide open... Nadine: After spending 3 years studying fine art photography at RMIT and PIC, she became disillusioned with the orthodox methods of image making and work style of a fine art photographer.  A few years past and many less artistic pursuits were explored when, with a visit to the solar-punk stained glass mural Cosmovitrial in Toluca, Mexico she finally discovered the creative industry which aligned with her ideals. While realizing the potential that exists within the craft that I had not yet seen in Australia.  Solidifying her obsession with research into the stained glass window's development through the 20th century, with the manifestations of the Arts and Crafts anti-industrialisation ideals embedded in it's design and construction.  Through her work, she celebrates both the legacy of the craft laid out before her and the potentiality of the materials when manipulated with a contemporary perspective and up-to-date technology. Her experience includes custom stained glass fabrication, heritage restoration, architectural glass work and exhibition works. To see more of Nadine's work, her instagram is @nadinekeegan. Tom: Thomas Medicus is a visual artist based in Innsbruck, Austria. Best known for his anamorphic cubes he also works in other fields such as illustration, animation, digital art, stained glass, restoration and conservation as well as public art. He studied social work at MCI Innsbruck before attending the Glasfachschule Kramsach, a school for glass art, where he earned a master glaziers degree later. In addition to his independent activity as a freelance artist, he was employed in the long-standing firm for stained glass windows Tiroler Glasmalerei for seven years. From the beginning of 2021 he became completely independent and founded his company Studio Medicus. To see more of Tom's work, his instagram is @tomedicus. Nadine's:sainer.org regantamanui.com@jaaaaameswilson@jordanb_art davidwrightstudio.com@duckragu @george.goodnow Hannah Gregory runaglassworks.comJenna Zavattiero@stayglassyglassTom's:ROA@roa_archivePat Perry@heypatyeahJudith SchaechterrunaglassworksCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Tokens, Talismans and Traditions of The Countryside with Jane Littlefield
Jan 17 2023
Tokens, Talismans and Traditions of The Countryside with Jane Littlefield
Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! My guest today is Jane Littlefield. Jane works with stained glass from her workshop in Great Longstone, Derbyshire.  She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College and has worked in different areas of design over the years.  Jane works to commission and has produced work for homes, schools and businesses.  She also runs glass workshops. Her own work consists of stained glass panels that have multi – layered, painted glass images that are inspired by the Peak District, its nature, history and folklore. "I use images of creatures, landscape features and organic motifs to create these glass panels."  The glass is hand painted using traditional stained glass paints and translucent enamels, often using many layers and textures, that are fired in the kiln.  They are assembled using lead and solder.  Let’s get into it… Join me as I crack it wide open!! For the Cracked Patreon page Jane is gifting one of her blackbird eating a warm small suncatcher pieces that’s about 9cm or just about 3.5” and also a pack of 5 owl rondel greeting cards. All so so cute. I’ll be doing a drawing for that in my Instagram stories on Sunday Jan 29th 2023. To see more of Jane’s work, her instagram is @jane.littlefield.glassand her website is linktr.ee/Janelittlefieldglass.Honorable mentions from this episode:Well Dressing historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Well-Dressing/Castleton Garland castleton-garland.comCappy Thompson cappythompsonInternational Festival of Glassifg.org.ukGlass artistsLilly Eris@lekkasukaLiz Huppert @lizhuppertstainedglassThank you to this episode's sponsors:For episodic sponsorship opportunities please email hello@runaglassworks.com.Hoevel Technologies Time Saving Tools for the Stained Glass Artists!Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Monarch Glass StudioKansas City, Missouri's Finest Glassblowing studio.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Be Safe, Have Fun, Do Excellent Work with Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass
Jan 10 2023
Be Safe, Have Fun, Do Excellent Work with Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass
Today’s guest is  Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass. She is the 2nd person in the world – and the first woman – to receive a Master’s Degree in Stained Glass Conservation from the Royal College of Art in London. Equally comfortable on a job site, at a board meeting or in a museum, Makau has over 25 years of experience with art and architectural preservation.  She is a Board Member and Health and Safety Chair of the SGAA and is a Fellow of AIC. Before Nzilani, she worked at the J. Paul Getty Museum in LA, London’s V&A Museum, and the NY  Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Approachable and non-judgmental, Ariana enjoys sharing her professional experience in classroom and public talks.  I could have spoken to Ariana for 2 more hrs and still only scratched the surface of her extensive experience and knowledge of glass conservation and preservation. Asbestos testing /Respirator fit tests-Ariana recommends you do a local search with the key words "asbestos material testing company" and "respirator fit tests".  In some cases, people might be able to get the latter sourced through a museum.  Local paint companies sometimes teach one day lead certification classes as well."Nzilani is hoping to roll out hosting contracted respirator fit and BLL testing next year as a service to local artists. I encourage individual artists to network and do the same in their areas. Joining together can reduce costs, build community and empower folks to be accountable to their own health and well-being."-Ariana Makaucascademetals.com Ted Sawyer- Bullseye lead scientistbullseyeprojects.comTyvek Suitpksafety.comHope Crewsavingplaces.org/hope-crewConservation Schools:Buffalo State University Art Conservation DepartmentWinterthur UD Program in Art ConservationNYU ConservationUCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program James Turrelljamesturrell.comLiza Enebeis @bookslovelizaEmily AtefwikipediaCyril Atef@cyrilatefOctavia E. ButlerwikipediaGlass artists:Harry ClarkwikipediaThe Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassPaul Wissmach Glass Co. Your Source of Colored Sheet GlassCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Miss Piggy, Cup Noodle and The Future of AI Collabs with Sara Strickler
Jan 3 2023
Miss Piggy, Cup Noodle and The Future of AI Collabs with Sara Strickler
WOWOWOW welcome to 2023!  Shout out to all my hobbyists listening, this episode is for you because not all artists need to sell what they make and honestly the hobbyists make up the majority of my listeners so I was stoked to have that conversation represented here too. Sara Strickler is today’s guest and she is from Virginia, but currently lives on a small island called Alameda in the Bay Area and works by day as a designer for Nest. In her free time she’s an incredible stained glass artist. She’s actually one of the many great talents coming out of Dan Grimaldi’s shop in San Francisco called Cradle of the Sun. Truth be told I had a really hard time naming this episode because we cover everything from her love and appreciation for Cup Noodle, the meaning of being a hobbyist and even Miss Piggie at a rave in Berlin in 1992. Or as a yogi cult guru. Wait what? You’ll have to keep listening to find out what I mean…Join me as I crack it all wide open!! To see more of Sara’s work her instagram is @_sarastrickler_For the Patreon members Sara has generated another custom pattern just for us so we can all partake in an AI collaboration! We are so excited to see all of your interpretations so please please tag us in your finished products. Honorable mentions from this episode:Cup Noodle Museum https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/osaka_ikeda/Cradle of The Sun link https://www.cradleofthesun.com/Brad pusher tool acehardware.comThe nails will vary based on the depth of the window casings, but they will be something like this:lowes.comFavorite artistsMatisse henrimatisse.orgDavid Sheid davidscheidstainedglass.comFor episodic sponsorship opportunities please email hello@runaglassworks.com.Thank you to this episode's sponsors:Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Hoevel Technologies Time Saving Tools for the Stained Glass Artists!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
School's Out with Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button
Dec 27 2022
School's Out with Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button
Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today’s very sweet and lovely guest is Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button. Her botanical Scandinavian inspired leaded glass work also incorporates very detailed glass painting. Like many of us, stained glass is something she came too after having children and a whole other long career. Before she was a full time glass artist, for over fifteen years she was a Primary School Teacher. Now Nic has been doing glass for over ten years now with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Nik’s work is personally one of my favorites - definitely on my top 10 list - and I’m so glad I got to meet the sweet woman behind the glass. Let's get into it :)Join me as I crack it all wide open! To see more of Nik’s work, her instagram is @hepzibarbutton.For our Cracked Patreon page members, Nik is giving away one of her Painted bird sun catchers in a surprise color! It’s going to look so gorgeous hanging in someone’s window and I’ll be doing a drawing for that piece on my instagram on January 8th, 2023. After I do these drawings I always reach out to the winner personally as well to let them know, so don’t worry if you miss it but if you remember to, I would turn on your notifications for my instagram stories! @runaglassworksHonorable mentions from this episode:The Complete Stained Glass Courseabebooks.com/TheComplete-Stained-Glass-CourseFlora Jameson Domestika Coursehttps://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3547-stained-glass-art-explore-the-leaded-technique/fmjstainedglassBooks:How To Kill Your Family goodreads.comGirl Woman Othergoodreads.comDesign 44 design44.co.ukMuseum of Making derbymuseums.orgFavorite artists:Amedeo Modiglianiwikipedia.org/wiki/Amedeo_ModiglianiHenri Matisse wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_MatisseWassily Kandinskywikipedia.org/wiki/Wassily_KandinskyGlass artists:@enchantedlightuk @hilaryholmesglass@loveharriet@leadedglassstudios @unified_vision_studiosFor episodic sponsorship opportuCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Sasha's International Inc.Clean-All Heavy Metals® SoapDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
The Savage Mind of The Bricoleur with Timo Fahler
Dec 20 2022
The Savage Mind of The Bricoleur with Timo Fahler
Hello all and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today’s guest for episode 35 is Los Angeles artist Timo Fahler. Timo uses plaster, ceramics, steel, wood, and found objects to construct highly visual and culturally significant works. Combining formal elements of sculpture with references to his heritage, Fahler’s work explores ideas of use and reuse through casting and manipulating found objects and combining them with relics that relate to personal experiences. His restructuring of objects in a manner that indicates function and meaning while remaining abstract in form, invokes a bricoleurian practice, representative of a multi-cultural aesthetic. Alright let’s get into it with Timo…Join me, as I crack it all wide open! To see more of Timo’s work, his instagram Is @team-oh and his website is timofahlerarchive.com.For the Cracked Patreon page members Timo is offering the pattern for "Kala Chromium Aestus" made recently at his Bedstuy Art Residency.Get into it at Patreon.com/runaglassworks.Honorable mentions from this episode:The Last Judgement - the flayed skin of Michelangelo italian-renaissance-art.com/Last-JudgementThe 3 pieces I asked Timo about:timofahlerarchive.comtimofahlerarchive.comtimofahlerarchive.comFavorite artists:Rafa Esparszacommonwealthandcouncil.comBeatrice Cortezbeatrizcortez.comDaniel Gibsondanielgibsonart.comHannah Levy hannahslevy.comFin Simonettifinsimonetti.comBea Fremderman beafremderman.comMolly’s magic glass@mollysmagickglassMary Weatherford wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_WeatherfordFor episodic sponsorship opportunities please email hello@runaglassworks.com.Support the showThank you to this episode's sponsor:Canfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Team Kerbi with Kerbi Urbanowski
Dec 13 2022
Team Kerbi with Kerbi Urbanowski
Hello friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Now I’ve got my eyes on a lot of glass artists and I’ve seen a lot of really cool ideas and unique projects but it’s rare that I find an artist who every time I check in on their social media and they can surprise me with something different. Kerbi Urbanowski is her name, and if that sounds familiar it’s because she was nominated by Jaclyn Miller of Assembly Glassworks and she just finished up a joint show with Ben Houtkamp of Ben’s Website. They’re team Kerbi, I’m team Kerbi and after you hear today’s episode you’ll be team Kerbi too!All right let’s get into it…Join me as I crack it all wide open! To see more of Kerbi’s work, her instagram is @kerbi_kerbi and her website is kerbiurbanowski.com. For the Cracked Patreon page members Kerbi has made a studio playlist that I’ve had access to for a few weeks and it is bringing so much happiness to my workspace and I know it’ll do the same for yours! The link to that was posted there @ patreon.com/runaglassworks today, and she’s also gifting one of her Lil Rita soap dishes to one lucky member. I’ll be doing a drawing for that in my instagram stories on Dec 25th 2022. That’s 12 days after this episode is released which is when I have been doing all my drawings this season and this time it landed on Christmas! Honorable mentions from this episode:Adeline’s House of Cool https://adelineshouseofcool.com/Beehive packaging amazon.comPeter (Piston) Turner yelp.com/biz/uptown-san-franciscoFavorite artists:David Hockney https://www.hockney.com/homeEdouard Vuillard wikipedia.orgBay Area figurative artists:Wayne Theibaud artnet.com/artists/wayne-thiebaudRichard Diebenkorndiebenkorn.orgDavid Park artnet.comJoan Brown sfmoma.orgGlass artists:Hannah Gregory hannahgregoryglass.comJulie Walker Special Projects in Bullseye Portlandjuliewalker.net@j.skoutFor episodic sponsorship opportunities please email hello@runaglasswoCanfield Technologies Canfield sets the standard for the Stained Glass industry. Hoevel Technologies Time Saving Tools for the Stained Glass Artists!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.