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An Artist in an Engineer’s Body

Or is it the other way around? Every so often, I receive queries in my mailbox asking about various topics. Today, I was asked a question about the path that I took and how it affected my life's work:

"I am a freshman at Brigham Young University Idaho, and I've wanted to be an artist all my life. However I've never had any problems with math or science and love problem solving. My brother informed me that I might look into engineering rather than art. I really do like the idea however here is the problem
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The Making of the 21st Century Orrery — Glass Blowing

Part III of the Making Of series. How we made the Sun and Planets in Blown Glass. Veerrrrrry carefully.

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Space Art: The Vehicle, The Connection

"Throughout all of human exploration, Art, in one form or another, has always been our first vehicle." - B.E.Johnson, 1970

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The Making of the 21st Century Orrery — Glass Casting

Casting glass seems a daunting process when you first consider learning it. It takes special equipment and a budget. It also takes patience and perseverance to succeed. A bit of courage doesn't hurt either but wonderful things are possible.

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An Orrery for the 21st Century – in Blown Glass and Carbon Fiber, No Less

It's always good when a project is finished; even better when it's a success, better yet when it's never been done before and the top when someone almost inevitably says: "You can't do that!"

The bonus prize is doing it under severe adversity and not caving. Kinda like beating yourself in the head with a ball peen hammer, 'cuz it feels so good when you

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What’s Your Take: One or Many? – Part II

Yesterday's article was from the collectors'; point of view; what you think artists like ourselves should do. Were weird, so a lot of that doesn't apply. Today's article is about what you, as an artist, are doing or are considering.

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