Artist Information:
Stephen Cressey
Gouverneur, NY
United States
Member Since: Jul 2006
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Artist Statement:
The Bio: I started this glass
adventure a few years ago, it
is a place I go and reflect on
the day and relax. Work
through ideas, whether it be
connected or disconnected. I
am at the most part, self
taught, except for what other
people have shown me. This
material is nothing short of
amazing. It pushes quietly
while teaching balance and
patience. Plus it’s fun!
The Recipe: Start with clear
crystal tubing. Overlay the
surface with hand drawn color
glass of choice aided with
heat from the fires. Heat in
the fires until soft.
Manipulate to the desired
shape, surface texture and
thickness. Blow into open end
of the tube, using the right
amount of force to create a
bubble. Pull, push, twist and
turn the glass while blowing
simultaneously if needed to
achieve the finished shape you
had in mind.
The Quote: “Following this
view… only the simplest forms,
and these are the result, not
plastic manipulation, but
rather of allowing natural
forces to assert themselves;
they are shapes into which the
glass tends to fall and draw
when natural forces are
allowed free play in certain
directions.” Thomas
Bolas—1898—Glass Blowing and
Glass Working
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Stephen Cressey's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Stephen Cressey's Portfolio. Browse Cressey's body of work: The Bio: I started this glass adventure a few years ago, it is a place I go and reflect on the day and relax. Work through ideas, whether it be connected or disconnected. I am at the most part, self taught, except for what other people have shown me. This material is nothing short of amazing. It pushes quietly while teaching balance and patience. Plus it’s fun!
The Recipe: Start with clear crystal tubing. Overlay the surface with hand drawn color glass of choice aided with heat from the fires. Heat in the fires until soft. Manipulate to the ... |
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