… is: they spend too little time mixing their paint and too much time loading their brush.
In fact the opposite is often best …
Stephen Byrne
Why Full-Sized Prototypes Are Often Necessary
A stained-glass case study
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Yes, this happened a very long time ago. It happened when our studio was 2, and now it’s 10: so 8 years ago this happened, which, when you think about everything that’s gone on with banks, and stocks, and businesses going bust everywhere, and money in general, and interest rates, and friends, family … – 8 years is a long, long, long time ago indeed.
See What Happens When Your Palette Knife Grows Old
And Why This Matters To Your Work
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You need to know the when tools are wearing out
Some tools (like tracing brushes) are hard to ignore when they tell you they’re worn out.
With other tools, it’s not so clear …
… unless of course you know the signs.
Proof At Last: Not All Artists Are Monstrously Egotistical
A wonderful surprise
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OK so – still here in the US – David and I both spent 3 hours yesterday in the studio of Genius A who is an amazing designer and immensely skillful maker of stained glass.
What A does is painting, etching, enameling, silver-staining:
- Stunning work.
- Awesome reputation.
- Fascinating studio.
And now, as chance would have it, Genius Z – another great stained glass designer; famous, too (which is not the same thing) – was also there in A‘s studio.
And what do you think happened?
Honestly now: what do you think happens when 2 Geniuses – huge talents, big people – share the same small space?
You want to know what happened yesterday?
You up for it?
Really?
Then here for you is …