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amyorangejuice
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blog about my adventures in glass art and life in general
LATEST ARTICLES ( 39 )
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Sculpture at the Edge
My main Open Studios event is taking place at Yarner Wood this summer, but somehow I have also managed to produce 4 pieces to add to the fabulous and very well... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
The Big Reveal!
This year for Devon Open Studios I decided to have a change of scene and participate in a couple of sculpture trails. As a result, Yarner Wood has been the... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Sculpture Trail Marks the Start of the Summer Holidays
Recycled Crochet carrier bag sculptureEvery year I take part in TRAIL this is a sculpture trail along the sea front in Teignmouth, Devon with sculptures made... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Contemporary Stained Glass Panel to Transform an Internal Space
I have just installed a window into a family home in a village just outside Exeter which is currently being renovated. The panel is over 1 metre wide and... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
From Dull Downstairs Toilet to Enchanted Forest
I have just fitted this panel into a large downstairs toilet window, replacing the ugly textured glass that had been there since the 1970′s. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Past Present Future Project
Really pleased to formally announce I have been chosen as one of the artists commissioned to make a piece of art as part of the Exeter Community Centre’s... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Fused Nautilus Bathroom Window
Delivered this panel today and the customers seemed really pleased with it, which is always good!The design brief was simple: bright, jewel like colours, based... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Preparing for Exeter Open Studios 2013
Its only a couple of weeks until Exeter Open Studios 2013 and my studio is a slightly frantic hive of activity! The big clear out happened this week, I have no... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Pretty Glass Scraps Looking for a Good Home!
glass pieces up for grabs!VALENTINE GIVE AWAY!!!I have lots of pretty hand painted glass scraps up for grabs for anyone who might have a use for them! Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
From Snow to Rainforest
Took our annual pilgrimage to Eden Project yesterday, it is only an hour or so drive from our house and we like to go in January with our old friends for a... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Snowy Day on the Moors
I love it when it snows and always get very excited; as do my children! We watched the rest of the country get snow….indeed it did snow in Exeter, but it... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
New Directions for 2013
The Christmas and rush and New Year lull have passed and I am slowly working out what this year has in store! I have a couple of great commissions to get starte... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Four Little Birds to Give Away!
handmade glass birds I have had these little fella’s hanging around in my studio for ages, they are lovely, but a bit too delicate to sell. Read more
Posted on 18 November 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Autumnal Inspiration
autumn leaves, acer Autumn is such an inspirational season for me; I am fresh back to work after the summer holidays with the kids and I can concentrate on new... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Mezzanine Mountain Window
This panel was created for the first floor mezzanine window of a beautiful new build contemporary house in Exeter. On the first floor it is at the end of the... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Open Studios Ends with a Deluge of Rain!
What a weekend of contrasts it has been! Saturday was fresh and chilly, but a pleasant day and my studio was busy with visits from people in the locality. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Finished Pieces, New Commissions and Small Rewards
Did I say I was going to update this everyday of Devon Open Studios? Ha, ha! how over ambitious! Well, first things first, my frit experiment mentioned in the... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Experimenting with Recycled Glass Frit
Open Studios again today and amongst other visitors was a customer I have been working on a design for and we chose the glass and the effects we want today. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Cementing and Soldering Stained Glass
Open studios rumbles along and I have spent my day cementing and soldering. My big glamorous Art Deco door panel is now cemented to make it weather proof and... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE