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Cracked with Chevonne ArissGlass, Ghosts and Lisa Frank with Andrea GuzzettaIt's the final episode of Season 5 and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Guzzetta, a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles known for her stunning oil paintings and her intricate glass painting work she’s done for many stained glass artists and studios that you know and love.Andrea’s personal work has been described as “if Lisa Frank forgot to take her Xanax” and blends the traditional techniques of classical painting with a pastel aesthetic. She uses her bold cheery palette to quote “explore themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the hidden magic of small moments.” I feel like...2024-10-082h 11Cracked with Chevonne ArissInked in Glass with Heather DawnWelcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today is the 60th episode!Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Dawn, a super talented stained glass artist who splits her time between Phoenix Arizona and her hometown of New York. Heather began her journey into stained glass in 2015, learning the art alongside her mother. Her fused and stained glass work is heavily inspired by American traditional tattooing and the southwest; The bold black outlines characteristic of traditional tattoos making a perfect match for the solder lines used in stained glass.Heather’s glass journ...2024-10-011h 04Cracked with Chevonne ArissDiner Delight and Daily Life with Soeun LeeWelcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss where we dive into the fascinating world of modern stained glass art and the talented artists who bring it to life! Today, I’m excited to introduce Soeun Lee, a stained glass artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Soeun's work stands out for its ability to capture the celebrate the essence of ordinary moments found in every home, using shadows to add depth and emotion to her art. Her love of American diners also often shines through with panels depicting scenes that evoke the charm of these quintessentially American spaces. Join...2024-09-2454 minCracked with Chevonne ArissBreak It or Take It with Jordan BensonWelcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with groundbreaking, Australian artist Jordan Benson. Jordan's work offers a modern twist on our traditional craft, drawing inspiration from the gritty, raw aesthetic of street art. His pieces capture the beauty found in urban life, transforming everyday scenes into stunning visual narratives. But Jordan's creativity doesn't stop there. His practice extends to kiln forming, etching, glass painting and beyond, showcasing his dedication to exploring and mastering various mediums. From his vivid oil painted canvases to his innovative stained glass, Jordan's work reflects a...2024-09-171h 08Cracked with Chevonne ArissKaleidoscope Craze with Lindsey Thacker of Luxey FluxIt's the 56th episode of Cracked!! Today we're headed to Charlotte NC to dive into the Psychedelic, colorful and wonderful world of Lindsey Thacker, AKA Luxey Flux. Known for her mind-bending designs and kaleidoscopic color palettes, Lindsey has a talent for seemlessly weaving glass of all different textures and tones, opacity levels and iridescence together into a technicolor maximalism delight. Today we discuss her style, the inspiration behind her mesmerizing works, and some important life lessons she’s learned from the craft along the way.Join me as I crack it all wide open!To s...2024-09-101h 06Cracked with Chevonne ArissGlass Breaker’s Club with Korina OswaldToday on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss speaking with Korina Oswald, a stained glass artist based in Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband and children. Currently, her artistic practice is focused on community-based projects liker her glass quilt that involve artists from around the world. She first conceived this project in the aftermath of COVID’s isolation. Much like quilt-making, glass has long been relegated to “craft” and it’s artistry has not been acknowledged nearly enough by the mainstream art world. Oswald seeks to broaden the conversation of what constitutes fine art by creating a piece so l...2024-09-031h 10Cracked with Chevonne ArissSculpting Skylines with Tom FruinWelcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today, I’m honored to have Tom Fruin join me. Known for his large-scale installations, Tom uses steel and brightly colored plexiglass to create monumental sculptures.Tom’s work stands out not only for its visual impact but also for its commitment to accessibility and sustainability with his use of reclaimed materials. You may already be familiar with Tom’s work but just didn’t know the artist behind the pieces. Fruin's largest installation to date, the Watertower series, is installed on multiple rooftops across New...2024-08-2759 minCracked with Chevonne ArissWild Wonders and Botanical Brilliance with Juliet ForrestToday, I have stained glass artist and glass painter Juliet Forrest join me from Sheffield, United Kingdom. Juliet's work is celebrated for its intricate and so very delicate and expressive depictions of flora and fauna, capturing the imagination with their stunning detail, She’s also know for her masterful use of color, incredible depth and movement, each piece a somehow more dynamic and immersive experience than the last. When planning for this interview and messaging with Juliet jokingly said she only had anti-hacks, but turns out she’s actually got more hacks for us today than any other episode of the s...2024-08-201h 16Cracked with Chevonne ArissSeason 5 SNEAK PEEK MINISODE!!Juliet Forrest 8/20/24@juliet_forrest_glassTom Fruin 8/27/24@tomfruinKorina Oswald 9/3/24@korinaoswaldLindsey Thacker 9/10/24@luxeyfluxJordan Benson 9/17/24@jordanb_artSoeun Lee 9/24/24@soooeeunHeather Dawn 10/1/24@heatherdawnglassworksAndrea Guzzetta 10/8/24@andreaguzzetta Thank you to this season's sponsors:The Stained Glass Association of AmericaThe Professional Trade Association for Architectural Art GlassCanfield Technologies Canfield sets t...2024-08-1429 minCracked with Chevonne ArissSgraffito Allegories w Lil Eris of Lekka SukaToday for the final episode of Season 4 of Cracked I’m speaking with the queen of sgraffito, the Italian word directly translated to “scratched.” Her time consuming technique of flooding a thin layer of lead based powder paint over colorful patchwork like glass pieces, and then meticulously scratching it off revealing negative space designs that come together to create elaborate and rich stories. Drawing from her experiences of her childhood and family, in her stained glass pieces Lil weaves a tail of greblins, witches, fairies and sea creatures to name just a few.Let's get into it!Join...2023-09-051h 27Cracked with Chevonne ArissCapturing Spirit w Ellen Van Dijk of Glas Atelier Ellen Hi friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today for episode 51 of Cracked I’m joined by Ellen Van Dijk . She’s a stained glass artist based in The Netherlands best known for her photo realistic portraits. Drawing and painting portraits since childhood, her love for drawing and the desire for creative expression has been present for as long as she can remember. The combination of portraiture and learning to make stained glass windows brought her to where she is today. Today we’re talking about her personal experience with heartfelt portrait commissions, travel adventures of teaching...2023-08-291h 11Cracked with Chevonne ArissTo Be Or Not To Be, That Is David's Question w David ScheidToday on Cracked I'm joined by LA artist David Scheid. David is a stained glass artist whose work is inspired by the light and landscapes of California. He spends most of my time on the road as a tour manager for bands including Girl Talk, Beirut, and Dinosaur Jr. and when at home he builds colorful, geometric stained glass pieces and custom windows. His work has been installed in houses, gardens and shops throughout the West Coast and greater United States. Today we’re going to discuss the eternal question of what it is we’re meant to be doin...2023-08-221h 14Cracked with Chevonne ArissPants Off Dance Off to a Didgeridoo w Ashley Costa from Caustic GlassworksToday on Cracked I’m joined by Ashley Costa. She's the Portland OR artist behind Caustic Glassworks. A stencil artist for 10+ years, she decided to apply her sharp lines and design work to the practice of stained glass in 2017 and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. An avid craft fair and market seller, Costa and I chat about tips and tricks she’s learned through her experience there, she also shares her experience growing up in the Portland punk scene and our mutual experience of having small children during the pandemic. Let's get into it... ...2023-08-151h 41Cracked with Chevonne ArissCheering Workshop Fairies w JinYoung Park and Via from DecoratifHello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guests are JinYoung Park his wife Via, who are joining us from Seoul Korea. Together they created Decoratif, where they professionally create and install stained glass for sacred spaces, cafes, retail stores, residential and even do lots of work for K-drama tv series. Today we’re going to discuss the evolution from JinYoung learning stained glass from his mother to the family business it is now, Via’s structure for classes, and some really unique and interesting projects I found on their site to dig into.Let’s ge...2023-08-0852 minCracked with Chevonne ArissBIG NEWS! Ted Ellison and I are presenting at the SGAA + SAMA conference in September!!Hey glass friends! I have a very exciting Cracked announcement for you... The episode Oakland artist Ted Ellison and I created, "One Bad Eddie! Navigating A Larger Commission with Ted Ellison" received so much love and positive feedback, we decided to take our show on the road. Join us in Buffalo, NY at the SGAA + SAMA 112th annual conference: Forging New Paths, the weekend of September 27 – October 1, 2023 for our joint presentation on navigating a larger commission...Part 2! Some things we'll be touching on are:-how to decide if it’s the...2023-08-0101 minCracked with Chevonne ArissBooty Bounce w Kyle Hubbs of Booty Glass GirlsToday we’re talking BBLs, BBGs Bounce Clubs, Baddies and so so much more today with Booty Glass Girls’ New Orlean’s artist Kyle Hubbs. Kyle is a self-taught stained glass maker who began his work with glass in 2014. After several years of experimenting with more traditional and geometric work, as a native of south Louisiana he looked no further than his own New Orleans for inspiration for his current and modern expression of glass. He credits the exuberance, attitude, style and self-confidence of young people in his local bounce clubs as the muses for his work. Bounce is a styl...2023-08-011h 23Cracked with Chevonne ArissBaking Business Pie w Erin GlassworksToday on Cracked I'm joined by artist Erin from Erin Glassworks. Her work is inspired by nature, with a focus on her local Florida wildlife. When she's not translating the natural world into a glass design she's building community and educating other artists and small business owners through her social media. Today Erin and I are going through how she's running things down in Largo Florida, exactly how and where she's making her profit, the art of Patreon, ways she's minimizing her impact on the environment through her packaging and how she's found, at least in my opinion, the mos...2023-07-181h 27Cracked with Chevonne ArissChoose Your Own Adventure w Jacob Hinnenkamp of Hinnenkamp Glass CraftersToday for episode 46 of Cracked I'm joined by Jacob Hinnenkamp, the son 1/2 of Cincinnati's father and son duo Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters. As a young child Jacob remembers watching his father work on windows, mesmerized by the amount of detail and care that went into every piece. As a young adult he took on the craft himself and in late 2017 he finally decided to take the hobby to the next level and start marketing his work, creating a business making custom pieces. Today Jacob and are are going to discuss his personal designs as well as his experience as being a...2023-07-111h 21Cracked with Chevonne ArissChevy to the Levee w Lindsey Lou WonderHello and welcome back! Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss I'm joined by Lindsey Wonder. She is a Tucson, AZ based tattooer, stained glass artist, painter and illustrator. Lindsey received her BFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She specializes in stained glass tail lights she makes custom for vintage cars, trucks and vans. Today we're going to chat about the parallels between stained glass and tattooing, her upcoming vending at Van Nationals, and different ways we all should tweak the way we approach waitlists to keep everyone honest! Let's get into it...Join me...2023-07-041h 31Cracked with Chevonne ArissUnified Design In Mind w Jack Brindley of Pavilion PavilionHi everyone and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today on episode 44 I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique and individually commissioned piece, looking at forms found in minimalism and ‘painterly hard line abstraction’. The aim is to create works that are contemporary whilst adhering to the traditional methods and materials. How should Contemporary Stained Glass sit between an artwork and an a...2023-06-271h 13Cracked with Chevonne ArissManila Roots, New York Fruits w Sacha Carlos-RapsWelcome back! It's Season 4 of Cracked! Today to kick it off I'm joined by Brooklyn based glass artist Sacha Carlos-Raps! She is a Filipina immigrant and not only makes beautiful glass work full of bright colors but also does printmaking and illustrations. Her art practice is "her rebellious demonstration against the good immigrant binary and the post-diasporic expectations of “first gens” Her work is memoriric totems that embraces the kaleidoscopic inner self, an ode to the abode and the absurd."Today we talk glasswork of course but we're also going to talk about markets, candles, get into the maki...2023-06-201h 18Cracked with Chevonne ArissTake The 90 to The 405 to The 101 to The 2 w Jax PartlowHellooooo and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guest is Jax Partlow. Jax Partlow is a glass artist based in Los Angeles. While formally trained in graphic design, Jax prefers the longevity and physical aspects that glasswork affords her, as well as a very tangible connection with her late father. It was only after she was left his tools that she gravitated toward the craft while living in Hungary. Thoughtful, romantic and functional, stained glass fulfills a creative desire for Jax as an artist, while meeting her designer side with its utilitarian appeal. She is most re...2023-01-311h 52Cracked with Chevonne ArissFrom The Outback to The Alps w Nadine Keegan and Tom MedicusToday’s guests are the dynamic duo Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus. I was able to catch them both at the same time while Nadine is visiting Tom’s studio in Austria. Although their work is strikingly different, they both have done a brilliant job bringing meaningful topics and statements into their work. Keep listening and you’ll agree! Join me as I crack it wide open... Nadine: After spending 3 years studying fine art photography at RMIT and PIC, she became disillusioned with the orthodox methods of image making and work style of a fine art photog...2023-01-241h 26Cracked with Chevonne ArissTokens, Talismans and Traditions of The Countryside w Jane LittlefieldHello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! My guest today is Jane Littlefield. Jane works with stained glass from her workshop in Great Longstone, Derbyshire. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College and has worked in different areas of design over the years. Jane works to commission and has produced work for homes, schools and businesses. She also runs glass workshops. Her own work consists of stained glass panels that have multi – layered, painted glass images that are inspired by the Peak District, its nature, history and folklore. "I use images of creatures, landscape features and organic motif...2023-01-171h 11Cracked with Chevonne ArissBe Safe, Have Fun, Do Excellent Work w Ariana Makau of Nzilani GlassToday’s guest is Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass. She is the 2nd person in the world – and the first woman – to receive a Master’s Degree in Stained Glass Conservation from the Royal College of Art in London. Equally comfortable on a job site, at a board meeting or in a museum, Makau has over 25 years of experience with art and architectural preservation. She is a Board Member and Health and Safety Chair of the SGAA and is a Fellow of AIC. Before Nzilani, she worked at the J. Paul Getty Museum in LA, London’s V&A Museum, and...2023-01-101h 57Cracked with Chevonne ArissMiss Piggy, Cup Noodle and The Future of AI Collabs w Sara StricklerWOWOWOW welcome to 2023! Shout out to all my hobbyists listening, this episode is for you because not all artists need to sell what they make and honestly the hobbyists make up the majority of my listeners so I was stoked to have that conversation represented here too. Sara Strickler is today’s guest and she is from Virginia, but currently lives on a small island called Alameda in the Bay Area and works by day as a designer for Nest. In her free time she’s an incredible stained glass artist. She’s actually one of the ma...2023-01-031h 18Cracked with Chevonne ArissSchool's Out w Nik Sanders of Hepzibar ButtonHello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today’s very sweet and lovely guest is Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button. Her botanical Scandinavian inspired leaded glass work also incorporates very detailed glass painting. Like many of us, stained glass is something she came too after having children and a whole other long career. Before she was a full time glass artist, for over fifteen years she was a Primary School Teacher. Now Nic has been doing glass for over ten years now with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Nik’s work is pe...2022-12-271h 03Cracked with Chevonne ArissThe Savage Mind of The Bricoleur w Timo FahlerHello all and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today’s guest for episode 35 is Los Angeles artist Timo Fahler. Timo uses plaster, ceramics, steel, wood, and found objects to construct highly visual and culturally significant works. Combining formal elements of sculpture with references to his heritage, Fahler’s work explores ideas of use and reuse through casting and manipulating found objects and combining them with relics that relate to personal experiences. His restructuring of objects in a manner that indicates function and meaning while remaining abstract in form, invokes a bricoleurian practice, representative of a multi...2022-12-201h 37Cracked with Chevonne ArissTeam Kerbi w Kerbi UrbanowskiHello friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Now I’ve got my eyes on a lot of glass artists and I’ve seen a lot of really cool ideas and unique projects but it’s rare that I find an artist who every time I check in on their social media and they can surprise me with something different. Kerbi Urbanowski is her name, and if that sounds familiar it’s because she was nominated by Jaclyn Miller of Assembly Glassworks and she just finished up a joint show with Ben Houtkamp of Ben’s Website. They’re te...2022-12-131h 23Cracked with Chevonne ArissFast Pitch w Josephine A. Geiger Trained as an architect, Josephine A. Geiger’s glass art is inspired by hidden depths in the landscape. These scenes are distilled into a bold palette of rectangles and squares of colored light as she translates a photo or sketch with an Impressionistic eye, capturing the essence of the subject. Josephine’s process is organically linear, adding, shifting, flipping, or removing glass elements until the visual puzzle is finally solved — often in surprising ways.In addition to a steady stream of private commissions (even a chicken coop), Josephine's artwork is represented in various installations and public collections. Josephine also re...2022-12-061h 22Cracked with Chevonne ArissTwo Roses And A Thorn w Ben Houtkamp of Ben's WebsiteFor today’s episode of Cracked I had the pleasure of speaking with Chicago artist Ben Houtkamp of Ben’s Website. Ben has one of the most recognizable styles I have seen to date. His brightly colored pieces are reminiscent of childhood nostalgia, video games and puzzles. His work is happy. and we all need more happy. I’m a Big Ben fan and I think you will be too.To see more of Ben’s work, his instagram is @bens.website and his website is benswebsite.net. For all the Patreon page members B...2022-11-291h 35Cracked with Chevonne ArissFrom Zines to Zinc w Jaclyn Miller of Assembly GlassworksToday’s guest is Jaclyn Miller of Assembly Glassworks. She is a contemporary stained glass artist working and living in Arvada, CO. Originally from Orlando, FL, Jaclyn earned her BA in Art and Art History with a concentration in Mixed Media from Stetson University. She has explored many mediums since then, most notably minicomics and illustration, which continue to inform her approach to her glass. Her works center around themes of nostalgia and memory, with influences from pop art and culture and although she’s only been doing glass for 3 years, her fanbase reflects someone who has the experience of a l...2022-11-221h 36Cracked with Chevonne ArissWork Hard to Stay Soft w Kelsie McNair of Soft ShapesThis episode’s official marker is Season 3 Episode 30… uh huh that’s right Lucky #30 and we are so lucky because I get to share with you all my chat with Brooklyn artist Kelsie McNair of Soft Shapes. Soft Shapes is all about P L A Y. Kelsie chooses colors that are fun, clever, and exciting to create shapes that remind us of the sweet and simple pleasures. She’s wise beyond her years, and one of my favorites guests to date! Join me as I crack it all wide open… To see more of Kelsie's w...2022-11-151h 42Cracked with Chevonne ArissConservation of Glass and Health w Derek HuntHello and welcome back to Cracked SEASON 3.To kick this season off I’m joined by Derek Hunt. He does it all… Not only reputable and respected conservation work, but also beautiful and thoughtful new glass work for public buildings, schools, theaters, restaurants, libraries and hospitals. His work can be seen through out the United Kingdom and beyond. He's also one of the warmest people I've had the honor of interviewing and another example of someone who is impressively generous with his extensive knowledge of all things glass. As you'll hear him explain in our chat today...2022-11-081h 41Cracked with Chevonne ArissOne Bad Eddie! Navigating A Larger Commission w Ted EllisonAs you know, at the end of all my episode’s I always ask my guest what their 5-10 year goals are. It’s been interesting…majority of the time, artists that are known for making smaller pieces say they would like to make larger pieces and get into more installation work and artists that make larger pieces say they would like to come back to making the smaller pieces they started with. Like many of you I usually make smaller pieces that don’t require much more than some sturdy hooks to install. But I too have been wanting...2022-05-101h 48Cracked with Chevonne ArissSGAA & SAMA Conference ~ CONFLUENCE ~ TOLEDO 2022 (and why YOU should go!) w Megan McElfreshToday I’m speaking with Megan McElfresh from the Stained Glass Association of America. This will be her second appearance on Cracked. Her first episode with us was released November 23rd of last year, Episode 12, Season 1 and if you haven’t listened to that one yet, after today’s shorty go back and visit that one because it was one of the most important and informative episodes we’ve had, with the most amount of listens so clearly a fan favorite. I still get messages about it all the time! Megan is back this time to give us the lo...2022-05-0330 minCracked with Chevonne ArissLA Story w David Judson of Judson StudiosIn 1897, The Judson Studios was established in Los Angeles by the painter and professor William Lees Judson and his three sons. Helmed by Walter Horace, the eldest son and a stained glass expert, the Studios thrived from the start, beautifying the booming metropolis with works that represented the best in traditional and modern design. Today, Judson is the oldest family-run stained glass studio in America, still proudly offering an exquisite, handcrafted product made by local artisans, and continuing to serve the community that has sustained us through the decades. Today I’m speaking with David Judson. He...2022-04-261h 50Cracked with Chevonne ArissGhosties and Ghoulies w Margo MarquetteCan you even hear the words “copper foil overlay" and not know who Margo Marquette is? I don’t think it’s possible! Usually when I mention her name it’s met with a sharp inhale and some head shaking while words are searched for to express shock at the insane detail she’s able to create. Her work reminds me a little bit of of shadow puppets, a lot of fables and folklore, and all timeless enchanted storytelling.While speaking with Margo I was surprised and struck by how humble she is, and how she’s moved through our b...2022-04-191h 21Cracked with Chevonne ArissFrom Bali w Love, Lena ZaycmanToday I’m joined by stained glass designer & maker Lena Zaycman who is based in St. Petersburg, Russia. After working on large scale stained glass installations alongside her sister, she continued her practice refining her own style, where she’s focused on the idea of hassle-free installation by making absolutely independent objects that can easily be displayed anywhere. She’s created a fantastical line of little creatures called Shelly Creatures and Zoobastics which are not only whimsical and fun but also carry great personal healing work and meaning. Her Buddy line and Bali line is equally sentimental. Today we’re going...2022-04-121h 32Cracked with Chevonne ArissFor The Love of Portraits w Lauren Puckett of Glass AeroplaneToday I’m speaking with Lauren Puckett. She’s an artist with an adventurous spirit and a love of flying airplanes. She just recently returned to the states from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland where she was working on her PhD in glass and now, she’s currently in a residency at the McColl Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The sky’s the limit for this artist and pilot, but where she’s currently gaining altitude is by intertwining feminine studies with glass in an unexpected and seamless way. Her pieces examine subculture, stereotypes and representation with conte...2022-04-051h 38Cracked with Chevonne ArissTruckin' Home w Colleen Newcomb of Wild Light GlassworksToday I’m joined by Colleen Newcomb, the one woman show behind Wildlight Glassworks.She was born, raised and joins us from the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Colleen’s worked in many different mediums, but in 2016 she found herself moving away from the world of sign making and street art and into the world of glass. She’s a self taught artist and most of her the inspiration for her work comes from her love of the natural world and music - especially the Grateful Dead (so you know I had to put her on the spot with a Dead...2022-03-291h 11Cracked with Chevonne ArissThe Rondel King Has Arrived to The Kingdom of Cracked. I Present to The Court, Tyler Kimball of Monarch Glass In episode 21, we get to take a peek into the mind and studio of Tyler Kimball, cover artist for the SGQ's most recent summer issue and owner of Monarch Glass. Born and raised in Kansas City, Tyler has gone to all lengths to bring great glass art to the Kansas City area as well as creating installation art and gift glass alike for places and people around the globe. He had worked in almost 60 different studios through residencies, visiting artist stints, and contracted hire before building up Monarch Glass Studio. His passion for working in glass has led him d...2022-03-2255 minCracked with Chevonne ArissWHO MADE ALL THIS STUFF?!! w Judith SchaechterToday in episode 20 we’re taking a real meander with glass artist Judith Schaechter. With a glass career that spans 40 years, Judith is one of the most celebrated and decorated glass artists of our time and a force to be reckoned with. She’s a LEGEND. Today she’s got some incredible resources to share with us for anyone wanting to get into the elusive gallery world and we dig into her very unique glass process. But she also shares with us some sweet little peeks into who she is outside of her work. Her enthus...2022-03-151h 38Cracked with Chevonne ArissLekker! Recipes for The Infinite w Anika Van Der MerweHey hey welcome to episode 19 of Season 2 of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!Today, I’m speaking with Anika Van Der Merwe who’s joining us from Cape Town, South Africa. Traditional or Classical to homes or workplaces, her studio Silverstain Glass is bringing glass beauty into the world with a range of techniques. Anika has that great freedom of expression in stained glass that I admire so much. Because of her limited access to materials early on, she learned to mix and match techniques to get the products unavailable to her, like creating her own flash...2022-03-081h 10Cracked with Chevonne ArissSouthern Charmed By and w Amber Droste of Soda, Ash and SandHi hello hello and we're back!!! To kick Season 2 off, I'm interviewing Amber Droste. She is a classically trained painter with a BFA in Painting and Art History from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and a Masters Degree in Painting from Washington University in St. Louis. She spent a year abroad studying painting and fresco restoration at the Art Institute of Florence in Florence, Italy. Though her formal education was spent studying painting and art history, she has spent the greater part of the last decade focusing mainly on stained glass. She’s now working and living in ...2022-02-281h 12Cracked with Chevonne ArissThe Making and The Meeting of The Maker w Sheila Szilagyi-NoseworthyToday on Ep 17. of Cracked I’m joined by Sheila Szilagyi Noseworthy! This part glass artist, part glass engineer and glass architect recently appeared as a competitor on the very first stained glass competition show ever on Discovery Plus, The Meet Your Maker Showdown. From glass clutches, to surfboards, to wearable shoes to bridal bouquets, this artist knows no glass ceiling for what’s possible to create. Today we discuss her experience on the show and THERE ARE SPOILERS so if you don’t want to know who wins yet put this episode on hold. We’ll also talk...2021-12-281h 26Cracked with Chevonne ArissA Deep Dive Through The Round Window w Flora JamiesonIn episode 16 I'm joined by Flora Jamieson of The Round Window. Flora is a stained glass artist who takes on a wide variety of stained glass commissions as well as her own contemporary designs.Her personal style is inspired by graphic design, the natural world, organic forms and geometric patterns. Color palettes are bold yet simple, lead lines are meticulous and purposeful and patterns are hand-painted and repetitive, with the fluidity and texture of the brush stroke telling part of the story.Flora is also a freelance glass painter for stained glass studios in the UK...2021-12-211h 03Cracked with Chevonne ArissDicro Dreaming w Coloradifornian Meggy Wilm of Colorado GlassworksEp. 15 - Today I'm joined by Meggy Wilm of Colorado Glassworks! This Californian turned Coloradan turned Californian and now back to Colorado has a business mind and an artist's heart. When not hustling at her day job brokering movie promotions for Warner Brothers, this dicro glass queen has her eyes set on carving her own unique glass paved career path. We'll chat all about finding and managing product and brand sponsorships, the challenges of moving all your glass across the country, her experience making custom rondels and glass sheets with Tyler Kimball of Monarch Glass, and what we ca...2021-12-141h 01Cracked with Chevonne ArissProtect ya neck! Trademark and Copyright Q&A w Nicole Swartz of Sprout LawEp. 14 - As an artist, there’s so much mystery around copyright and trademarking your designs and it can all feel very overwhelming, so today I’m talking to a lawyer who specializes in exactly this. Her name is Nicole Swartz and she’s going to clear up some of the misconceptions out there and answer your questions. I won’t be making a habit of having guests that aren’t stained glass artists but I really am seeing and hearing this topic everywhere lately and so this episode is a TIME OUT, everyone set down your tools, and LISTEN. 2021-12-0752 minCracked with Chevonne ArissPink Skies At Night, Sailors Delight w Aaron Bernardi and Jarod Crews of Cellar Door TradesIn ep. 13 I'm joined by Aaron Bernardi and Jarod Crews who together are Cellar Door Trades! Both Navy veterans who met in Virginia Beach, Aaron is an air craft mechanic turned woodworker and Jarod is a stylist turned stained glass artist. They're now married and working together in Savannah, Georgia. Spending 24/7 together would be a lot for any couple, so today Jarod and Aaron share their tips and advice for any couples aspiring to share studio space successfully. We also chat about Jarod's Domestika experience, where they both draw inspiration, technique and who takes on what on the bu...2021-11-3058 minCracked with Chevonne ArissCoffee Talk w The Mini Mighty Megan McElfresh from The Stained Glass Association of AmericaToday in episode 12 I’m joined by Megan McElfresh, she’s a third generation stained glass artist, and the wizard behind the curtain aka the executive director of the Stained Glass Association of America. Building a community and connecting people within this niche glass world is something I’m passionate about and a huge reason for starting this podcast. In Megan I found a kindred spirit in those efforts amongst others.From her vantage point she sees us all, from the part time hobbyist to the major studios. BTW did you know that all those huge studios need the sm...2021-11-231h 41Cracked with Chevonne ArissFrom The Land Down Under to The Land of Castles w Hannah Gregory of Bad Ass Stained GlassEp. 11 - Rarely do we get to witness an artist move through a craft with an eagerness to explore new possibilities with the curiosity we once were taught as children, but most have not carried into adulthood. When we do get to witness this special kind of artist, their work always leads to greatness. Everyone, I'd like you to meet Hannah Gregory. She's known for combining ancient techniques with newer, modern ones and adding her own twist (and yep, sometimes DNA too.) An Australian currently just finishing up her stay as the international artist in resident at the university...2021-11-161h 19Cracked with Chevonne ArissFanning Out and Dropping In w Erin Murdock of Snip GlassIn ep. 10 I'm joined by Erin Murdock of Snip Glass. She has an extensive formal education under some of the greatest glass teachers at some of the greatest glass education centers, and she’s earned herself some serious clout with her awards, grants, and recognition. Her skill shows in every piece she makes, whether it be one of her own impressive designs or her fan art. An avid fan of The Simpsons she’s creating a collection dedicated to honoring the TV show…but make no mistake, this isn’t your run of the mill chachkie merch. Her broad and dee...2021-11-091h 05Cracked with Chevonne ArissFinding The Highs In Lows w Social Media Maven & Newly Minted Author Kara Bussey of Glimpse GlassIn ep. 09 I'm joined by Kara Bussey of Glimpse Glass. The queen of floral wreaths, botanical moons and wearable stained glass crowns, she's a natural communicator from her decade working in communications. But now she’s now got her focus on communicating “how to” in her new book, stained glass for beginners. She’s also gone viral multiple times with stained glass videos - so we spend a lot of time chatting about what works for engagement in her posts and what doesn’t. But putting yourself out there in any way, whether it's a book, social media post or in my ca...2021-11-0258 minCracked with Chevonne ArissIt's The Halloween Queen and Your Favorite Yoni Witch Sarah Fitzpatrick of Witch Way Glass CoIn preparation for ep. 08 and very special Halloween episode the Instagram poll people have spoken..! So many of you requested her, so today I'm getting chatty with Ontario witch and stained glass artist Sarah Fitzpatrick of Witch Way Glass Co. This self described kitchen witch makes predominately Halloween themed work all year round and it's CRAZY to me that she's only been doing glass for 3 years because her work is so good. Today she's going to share a few of her tips and hacks with us including how to make Etsy work for you and how to get those s...2021-10-261h 13Cracked with Chevonne ArissCreate To Stop Hate w Janel FooIn ep. 07 I'm joined by Janel Foo of Janel Foo Glassworks. Janel’s making the world not only a more beautiful place with her colorful geometric Art Deco inspired glass work but also using her platform as an artist to do some really powerful activism work in ways we can all take notes from. The AAPI community has seen a staggering uptick of hate crime in the last year that left us all disgusted and heartbroken. Janel saw an opportunity and jumped into the fight for good and the butterfly affect of her positive actions are still growing.Join...2021-10-1944 minCracked with Chevonne ArissAll in The Family and Keeping The Faith w Lauren Wzorek Earl of Szklo GlassIn Ep. 06 I'm joined by Lauren Wzorek Earl of Szklo Glass. She's known for her modern and minimal glass and mirror work but her life is anything BUT minimal. Juggling motherhood with three home schooled kids and being the primary breadwinner in her family is a fête to behold that I couldn't wait to dig into with her. She also shares a tip with us on working with mirrors and shows us how bad PR can be oh so good. Join me as I crack it all wide open! Watch us have our conversation and see the a...2021-10-121h 14Cracked with Chevonne ArissThe Bends of The Branch w Ted Ellison of Theodore Ellison DesignsIn Ep. 05 I'm joined by Ted Ellison of Theodore Ellison Designs. The way Ted’s love and extensive knowledge of historic architecture and decorative arts is woven into his body of work is on a level that I have never seen. He and his studio crew work collaboratively with homeowners, architects, and designers to deliver one-of-a-kind interior and exterior mosaics, windows, cabinetry, laylights, and entryways. Often with glass made specifically for his studio. Join me, as I crack it all wide open!Watch us have our conversation and see the art, people and places we're speaking about on my...2021-10-051h 38Cracked with Chevonne ArissSanity, Succulents and Soldering w Hanna Hastings of Sand and FireworksIn Ep. 04 I’m joined by Hanna Hastings of Sand and Fireworks. Her popular process videos highlighting tips and technique are not to be missed, and her botanical plant inspired work just bring nothing but happiness to every tabletop or window they join. Today we touch on topics such as how to know when to sell your work, which brands are her go-to's and how Hanna is using her maternity leave to answer some pretty big questions about her future in the glass world. Join me as I crack it all wide open!Watch us have our co...2021-09-2849 minCracked with Chevonne ArissBuilding a Lampire w Flannery Cronin of Friend of All GlassIn Ep. 03 I’m joined by Flannery Cronin, a Brooklyn based stained glass artist who’s company Friend of All Glass is known for table pyramid lamps, pendants and nightlights. We cover a lot because we jabbered on for almost 2 hours, but expect to hear about wholesale, drop shipping, navigating Covid and step by step, switch by switch, how she’s taken the lighting world by storm. Join me as I crack it all wide open!Watch us have our conversation and see the art, people and places we're speaking about on my youtube channel HERE.See...2021-09-141h 46Cracked with Chevonne ArissFrom Rockstars to Rainbows w Debbie BeanIn Ep. 02 I'm joined by stained glass artist Debbie Bean, a name that has become synonymous with gorgeous modern geometric stained glass rainbows. Her work was truly the tip of the spear for hip & minimal stained glass that people born after 1985 actually wanted to have in their home. Today I’m going to chat with Debbie to find out how she went from being in her late 30’s, feeling burnt out on supporting everyone else's dreams to running the successful globally recognized brand that she is today. Join me as I crack it wide open!Watch us have...2021-09-071h 06Cracked with Chevonne Ariss2. From rockstars to rainbows with Debbie BeanIn Episode 02 I'm joined by stained glass artist Debbie Bean, a name that has become synonymous with gorgeous modern geometric stained glass rainbows. Her work was truly the tip of the spear for hip & minimal stained glass that people born after 1985 actually wanted to have in their home. Today I’m going to chat with Debbie to find out how she went from being in her late 30’s, feeling burnt out on supporting everyone else's dreams to running the successful globally recognized brand that she is today. Join me as I crack it wide open...2021-09-071h 06Cracked with Chevonne ArissKicking Glass and Making Your Mark w Neile CooperIn Ep. 01 I’m joined by Neile Cooper, glass artist, jewelry maker, teacher, author, glass installation guru and all around top of the game stained glass artist who’s bio and accomplishments are so long it was hard to cover them all in 1 episode. Oh yeah and she’s the creator of THAT CABIN. You know the one. It’s all over your Pinterest and Instagram. She's going to break down her strategy for pricing a large commission project, the process of writing a crafting book and why everyone needs a Rob. Join me as I crack it wide open!2021-08-241h 09