Day 237 - Artistic Progress
A couple years ago, I told someone I thought was a good friend that I wanted to be a glass artist. It seemed something of a stretch at the time - I had no experience with glass to speak of, and I am not nearly as creative as some of the people whose work I have seen, but I meant it. Later, when we had a falling out and he called me a coward, I had little confidence in my abilities. As I learned how much coordination, skill, and originality goes into glass work, I decided to make this my hobby, not my career.
After a time at the torch today, I felt perhaps, if we were still in touch, I might surprise him with my glass work. Sure, I’m no where near what I would consider “skilled.” I am, for the moment, a one trick pony when it comes to lampwork and implosions. Still, I think he would be surprised.
I left the studio feeling as if I had accomplished something good. I like that feeling. It lasted most of the evening.
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