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By teaching stained glass, I have found many students take selected
patterns then apply learned skills to craft stained glass projects.
Technique is practiced and eventually they become satisfied with their
skill level and may even enter local craft shows attempting to sell
their results to a sometimes unaware public.
There is, however, a distinction between the stained glass artist and
the hobbyist, and
that is the unique ability to design patterns and select glass. An
artist knows how to create a composition using contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity all
working in concert with color harmony and texture. As a painter blends
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texture
so does the stained glass artist. It is this artistic ability that
allows the artist to achieve creativity. A true artist is also willing
to venture forth into creativity; to think out
of the box. Artists experiment with various mediums and learn from
failure. They apply lessons learned to new attempts that occasionally
provide successful results.
Finally, they have an unquenchable thirst for fresh ideas and an
undying dedication to the arts. So
when you attend your next arts & craft show, look for the talent -
look for
the artist.
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