Busy, Busy Time

"In Here"

High Fire Enamels

Wow! Time is flying by! I am finally able to make a dent in some of the work that is due, however, I still have miles to go! Two exhibition/projects in April, one in May, two exhibitions in June and two in August! That should keep me in the studio for the Spring and Summer! Its all good, however. I'm glad to be participating in each event. I will post here and on my website the dates and titles for each exhibition.

Well, we have two new cats, both are rescues. They are entirely different in appearance and personality. "Bump" is a yellow and white four year-old fellow with a wonderfully mellow disposition. Well, he is more mellow now than initially . . . . he was something of a bully toward the other cats when he arrived on the scene. He does have a great personality and is a lot of fun. " Purrble" is a little long-haired black female about 10 months old. She arrived on my birthday in the pouring rain! She was a little sad sack to look at. She has a really cute and funny personality also. She does tend to be a little fearful of my other cats. (we have four older cats plus Bump and Purrble). Anyway, we have had both altered and they are happily ensconced in the Corbett household! Purrble is very playful and we have had one bad art accident. She knocked over a large ceramic sculpture of a cat! I was sick. I have several pieces by the artist. I had placed it on the hearth of the fireplace, so it really is my fault. They are good for the most part, and I will be more careful from now on. It is a little more hazardous since we have tile floors instead of carpeting.

It is raining today. We are suppose to have storms later on in the evening. I have an Artists League meeting at the museum, so I hope it doesn't get too bad. Speaking of that, I'd better sign off for now.

Later!

Terrie

Finally, back to the studio

Springtime, a detail
High fire enamels
Yesterday I finally worked in the studio for a while! Okay, so mostly it was clean-up, but hey, after having the flu all this time, it was just fine. Sure I could hardly get out of the bed this morning, but it was kind of nice to sleep in while it was raining! (It rained all night with some bad thunderstorms in the area. A twister touched down west of here. No injuries thank goodness).

Today was beautiful! It was warm, sunny, and very pleasant. Tonight it is freezing again!

I have an appointment tomorrow and then I will paint all afternoon. Hopefully, I will make some headway. I have a tendency to over-commit, however, if you want to paint and you want to exhibit, you have to keep those doors open, right!?
Well, I need to go and do a little reading before bed. Have a nice Tuesday, Everyone!

Time is flying by!

The Red Tree
20"H x 9.5"W
highfire enamels
sgraffito

Wow, can it be the middle of February already! Unbelieveable!

I have been remiss in my blogging. As you may know, my website went online at the end of last year and I spent some time learning how to find my way around the site and update information. As a reminder my website address is http://www.terriecorbettglass.com/
I will update activities and events so do stop by!

At the beginning of the year, I felt that things were relatively quiet. I was in the bed with the flu for several weeks, felt better for two days and then relapsed! Not fun. I am finally 'getting back down to the planet earth' and feel better. I have missed valuable studio time and I need to get back in the swing of things. The year is mapped out pretty evenly with exhibitions. Right now I am in the Synergy Invitational at the Claude Pepper Museum. In March, I plan to participate in a Self Portraits, an online exhibit which originated through the Warm Glass website. Cynthia Oliver is heading up that project as she did last year. Please stop by her site and take a look later next month.

In the Swale
high fire enamels,
sgraffito
7"H x 21" W


In January, I submitted a proposal for the Pillars Project - It was accepted and I will have more information on that later. In April, I will participate in Chain of Parks, the nationally juried exhibition for the LeMoyne Center for Visual Arts. Then, In May we go to North Carolina for our nephew's wedding. In June I will participate, as a member of the Artists' League, in an exhibition at the Florida State Museum of Fine Arts. Then in August, I will be one of the Featured Artists at Kittrell/Riffkind in Dallas, Texas. That month, I will also have work in an exhibit called Soul Mates: a study in Relationships at LeMoyne here in Tallahassee. I have one more exhibition in June that is not yet finalized. More on that later.

My husband fixed a wonderful dinner for my Mom and me on Valentine's Day! He also brought us flowers. He's always so thoughtful. I am happy to say that his wedding ring was returned. He lost it at our local Publix. Someone found it and turned it in. Wasn't that nice!

Well, gotta go for now. Hope you have a nice weekend.

Happy 2008

Feline My Way
High fire enamels, sandblast etching, and sgraffito









I hope everyone is having a good 2008! It has been fun so far. We are looking forward to some exciting events as we go forward into the new year. There will be some very good exhibits, some important family functions to attend and some exciting progress with the artwork!









Here is a photo of the world's greatest cat toy, a remote controlled tarantula, and my cat "Yam." We enjoyed a visit with family in Pensacola. It was a very nice holiday and new year. Mom did get the flu and was unable to attend but we made plenty of videos and photographs. She is doing much better now!

My good friend Patty and I share a January birthday. We celebrated along with my husband and her father at the University Club last night. What a wonderful meal! The Chef came to the table to inquire about our food and was kind enough to share some of his culinary expertise! Delicious!

I will be participating in some events this year. First off is the 'Pillars Project' sponsored by the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts. Proposals have been submitted and we were notified of selection for the project. The artwork will be mounted in different venues around the city and then, in September, they will be auctioned and proceeds will benefit LeMoyne. This should be an interesting exhibit.

See you soon!

Terrie

The holidays are here!

Zen
Paradise Paint, sgraffito on float glass
I am reminded that it was just about a year ago that I began writing my blog!

I hope that everyone has enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving. We enjoyed a nice day at home. Our meal was terrific, the weather was beautiful and the company unbeatable! We got to speak with family and friends that we were unable to be with and that made it doubly nice! It was a good day to count our blessings.

We "kicked back" today. It was nice to relax, watch a little football and snack on Thanksgiving leftovers! Tomorrow, we have some errands to run. I also have to 'gallery sit' at South of Soho and then we will come home and watch the FSU/Florida game.

I hope everyone is enjoying some quality time with family and friends.

Please keep my nephew, and all of our men in the armed services, in your prayers.

Til later,

Terrie

New Work at Thomas Eads Fine Art - Paintings in Kiln-fired Glass

Morphed - a triptych
painting in kiln-fired glass





Vestige Spirit: In the By and By
painting in kiln-fired glass










City Sounds
high fire enamels, sgraffito

Most of my work consists of paintings in kiln-fired glass. I prefer to use Paradise Paint with the pine old medium. I am primarily a painter - glass is my canvas. This process created quite a learning curve for me. For those who have painted before, you are familiar with the pleasure of "pushing around" a nice buttery Windsor Newton pigment. That particular sensuous experience will take a slight detour when using these pigments. I do enjoy painting with them now, and they are as close as one will get to achieving the color fields and combinations that you are use to getting from regular pigments. To begin with, they have the consistency of moist drywall. Thinning them too much will dilute the color you want to achieve. They way you apply the paint will be different. For instance, if you use a quick brush stroke to lay in oil or acrylic on a canvas, then it will stay there until you cover it, modify it, change its color or shape, etc. When you apply paradise paint, it will be subjected to heat. You must make a concerted effort to ensure that you apply enough paint, so that it will maintain its integrity when the piece is fired. Remember, the enamels will flow. If you have used too much medium or not enough paint, the color will be diluted or it may even be gone. The challenge is to develop a way of applying the paint so that you can predict or anticipate what will happen. You must also vent the kiln for the reds to stay true.

You may use whatever painting implements you want to use, brushes, palette knives, etc. You have to watch the enamels, learn what they will do, and also, what they will not do. You can create a painting, which is my goal, or you can use the enamels to create a surface embellishment for your glass piece. They will work satisfactorily in any event.

Remember, these are lead based paints. You must exercise care when painting with them - your studio needs to be well ventilated, avoid getting them on your skin, and you should not eat or drink when using them.

Thanks for stopping by!
Til later,

Terrie

Time for the little witches and goblins!

Happy Halloween! It is only a matter of time until the little "Trick or Treaters" arrive at our door! "Giant Tarantulas" on the front porch and little ghosts hanging in the trees will greet them! It is a fun evening. Have a good one! 'Til Later.

Terrie