Item Name:
The Flow Magazine Spring 2019
SKU:
FLOW-SPRING-2019
Description:
The Flow Magazine Spring 2019 is a quarterly publication dedicated to glass flameworking and related techniques. This issue features a Nature Gallery showcasing work from 21 glass flameworking artists, with pieces ranging from landscapes and jewelry to animals, sea life, and florals. The magazine includes in-depth artist profiles of Joe Peters and Italian-born Igor Balbi, exploring how these exceptional artists have developed their techniques throughout their careers. The issue also features a curated look at the extensive collection of marine species captured in glass by Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka, as presented by Ireland's Natural History Museum. Additional content includes practical business guidance with tips for becoming a successful artistic entrepreneur selling directly to customers, and step-by-step tutorials from contributing artists Clinton Smith and Milon Townsend. Clinton Smith's tutorial demonstrates how to create realistic soft glass strawberries with detailed yellow seeds, green leaves, and stems that can be made in any desired size and converted into pendants or matching earrings by adding a simple loop.
How it is used:
- Serves as a comprehensive resource for flameworking artists seeking inspiration from contemporary glass artists working across sculptural, jewelry, and fine art disciplines
- Provides step-by-step tutorials that teach specific techniques applicable to lampworking practice, including soft glass sculptural methods
- Offers business and entrepreneurial guidance for artists looking to develop sustainable careers selling directly to customers
- Features artist profiles that document the evolution of techniques and artistic philosophies, useful for understanding different approaches to glass flameworking
- Presents historical context through the Blaschka marine collection, demonstrating the intersection of scientific documentation and artistic glass work
- Serves as a reference for understanding current trends and aesthetic directions in contemporary glass flameworking
