It'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 Andrea and I really hit it off like old pals, and our chat took a delightful detour with, you know, lighthearted topics, like death, our beliefs about what happens when you die, using art to process fear, accepting mortality, and even ghost sightings. But don’t worry—we do get to glass, and when we do, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We cover everything from navigating Patreon and boosting Instagram engagement to choosing the right respirator for your studio and getting your work into that dream gallery you’ve been dying to show at.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Andrea’s work her instagram is @andreaguzzetta and mine is @runaglassworks.  For all the Patreon members Andrea made an exclusive glass pattern. I love that this pattern isn't too complicated, it’s only got 8 pieces so it's perfect if you're at the beginning of your glass journey OR if you just want to bang out a smaller piece in between your larger projects. If you make it please please send pics to Andrea and I!!!
Honorable mentions from this episode:
Podvantgarde
open.spotify.com
Jackson Polluck/CIA
openculture.com
On Death and Dying
powells.com
Altered Carbon (show):
netflix.com
Altered Carbon (books):
powells.com
Time Enough for Love
powells.com
Many Lives, Many Masters
powells.com

Favorite artists:
Artemisia Gentileschi
wikipedia.org
@James Jean
Kahinde Wiley
kehindewiley.com

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Welcome 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 journey, like many of us is complex, where her deeply personal life experience, her grief and joy, is intricately woven in with her personal style.

In this episode, we'll dive into Heather's story and the techniques she uses to bring her striking visions to life. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open…
To see more of Heather’s work her instagram is @heatherdawnglassworks.  And mine is @runaglassworks 

For the glass cutting hack that Heather shared that she had made a video for, she also sent me a photo, I just posted that photo on my website on her episode page, so take a look: 

 For the Patreon page members Heather made one of her super cute painted horseshoes, measurements are about 4” wide by 5” tall. Drawing will be  12 days after  the  release of this episode.

Honorable mentions from this episode:
SW Art Glass in Phoenix
swartglass.com
Anything In Stained Glass in MD
anythinginstainedglass.com
Epoxy
homedepot.com
Canvas
shopcanvas.co
Procreate
procreate.com
stained glass pricing guide:
bradstreetglass.com/blogs/pricing-stained-glass-art
Favorite artists:
Dan Higgs
occultvibrations.wordpress.com
@lady.luckstudio
@obscureglassworks

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Welcome 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 us as we explore Soeun's personal journey, and her unique approach to depicting the beauty of daily life.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!
To see more of Soeun’s work, her instagram is @soooeeun  and mine is @runaglassworks.  For a lucky Patreon member Soeun is sending a really sweet little glass panel of a pear.  Panel measures approximately 4.5” x 6.5” and you know the drill... Patreon members watch your inbox and pay attention to my instagram stories for the winner announcement 12 days after episode is released.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Adobe Illustrator
adobe.com

@neighborhoodstainedglass

Glass Calligraphy Pen
https://www.amazon.com/Signature-Calligraphy

Favorite artist:
Will Barnett
https://whitney.org/artists/61

Glass friends:
@sacharaps
@Lazuliblack
@thisthisthat.studio

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Welcome 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 commitment to making art a part of our everyday experience.

My favorite thing about Jordan is his passion and excitement for glass. It’s really  infectious. Keep listening and you’ll see what I mean. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Jordan’s work, his instagram is @jordanb_art and mine is @@runaglassworks  Jordan designed the Cracked graphic we spoke about and I made some stickers as well as a limited run of tshirts. The Patreon members had the first Crack (see what I did there) at the tshirts before the rest of the listeners. But there are still some left!! Check them out on my website and there’s a direct link here:
JORDAN X CRACKED TSHIRT + STICKERS:
runaglassworks.com/shop

 Honorable mentions from this ep:
Jordan's glass paint website:
@glass_paint_aus
Favorite artists:
Franz Hals - Dutch painter
frans-hals.org
Harry Clark -illustrations
wikipedia.org
Egan Sheil
wikipedia.org
Peter Chung - Aeon Flux
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Judith Schaechter
judithschaechter.com
Judith's ep of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com

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It'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 see more of Lindsey’s work, her instagram is @luxeyflux and mine is @runaglassworks.  For the Patreon members Lindsey made a gorgeous pattern for all, there’s no drawing it’s just up for all the members. And in addition to the pattern she also included a colored version for color inspo which I think is so cool! 

Please please send pics if you go for it😍 In addition to the exclusive pattern, Lindsey also made a Spotify playlist just for the Cracked listeners to jam out to while Cracked isn’t playing!

Link to purchase crating instruction downloads:
runaglassworks.com
Concepts app
concepts.app
Delphi
delphiglass.com
Leslyes Glass Hut
etsy.com/LeslyesGlassHut
Glass Hack magnet:
amazon.com/Magnetic
Paul Veto (light boxes + wood carvings)
@paulvetostudios

Favorite artists
Kelly Keith
@fuckericclapton
Alex Garant

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Today 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 large that it cannot be ignored.

Korina’s truly my twin flame in community building. Here’s the thing about Korina (and if you know her you already know this): Whenever I’m talking to her I feel like we’re whispering, on the verge of giggles, the entire time. She and I have an inside joke but I have no idea what it is. Korina was the first interview I did for this season and so whenever I would mention her name to everyone after, everyone smiles, and I think that’s the thing about Korina that makes sense that she’s so good at doing community work.

Today Korina and I are going to discuss some of her personal work as well as her community projects, their future and how you could and should get involved!!! 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!!

To see more of Korina’s work, her instagram is @korinaoswald and mine is @runaglassworks 

For the Cracked Patreon members Korina is gifting one of her gorgeous plant trellises. I’ll be doing a drawing for that the 15th of September, 2024. She also made a stretching studio playlist for all of the Patreon members to enjoy. I love this- she made the playlist 25 minutes long so that you know when it ends, it’s time to stop what you’re doing and move around, stretch and I quote,  “give your dang neck a break” :)

I did go to Seattle to see Korina and the amazing crew at Fremont Antique Glass this spring! Shout out to them and thanks again for taking the time you did with me. Check out my visit in my story highlights on instagram. 

Favorite artists:

@nicola_wiltshire
@aiden_milligan
@yasmin_davidson

@judithschaechter
@kerbi_kerbi
@susanaparici0

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Welcome 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 York City and around the country.  

Tom, who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, shares with me today his experiences and insights into the world of large-scale installations. 

Join me as I crack it all wide open…

To see more of Tom’s work, his instagram is @tomfruin and mine is @runaglassworks.  
For a lucky Patreon page member Tom is gifting some stickers and one of his glass patchwork candles. The best part: as the candle burns down, the colors glow through the glass it’s really pretty! I’ll be doing the drawing for that September 8th, 2024.

Favorite artists:
David Hammons
wikiart.org/en/david-hammons
urbanglass.org

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Today, 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 season! And they are really good ones you will want to incorporate into how you work moving forward… 

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Juliet’s work, her instagram is @juliet_forrest_glass and mine is @runaglassworks . Juliet will be sending out one of her cosmic bird stained glass piece to a lucky Patreon winner!!  The panel measures 14cm wide x 13cm high and will be raffled on September 1st!

Honorable mentions:

The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass 

glazierscompany.org.uk

Ashton Hill Award 

glazierscompany.org.

Derek Hunt 

derekhuntartist.com

Jonathon Kirk

jonathankirk.net

Tom Denney

thomasdenny.co

Chapel Studios 

chapelstudio.co.uk

John Piper 

artuk.org/discover/artists/piper-john

Patrick Reyntyens/Carpentry Cathedral 

vimeo.com

Favorite artists:

William Morris 

williammorrissociety.org

William Blake 

wikiart.org

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Juliet Forrest 8/20/24

@juliet_forrest_glass

Tom Fruin 8/27/24

@tomfruin

Korina Oswald 9/3/24

@korinaoswald

Lindsey Thacker 9/10/24

@luxeyflux

Jordan Benson 9/17/24

@jordanb_art

Soeun Lee 9/24/24

@soooeeun

Heather Dawn 10/1/24

@heatherdawnglassworks

Andrea Guzzetta 10/8/24

@andreaguzzetta

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Today 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 me as I crack it all wide open! 

For the final Patreon page drawing of the season,  I'm doing a drawing of 2 names!  One winner will receive the Map Mundi print + a set of greeting cards and another winner will receive a sgraffito stained glass white lily made by Lil and a set of greeting cards. The Map print is 11”x13.5” and the flower is 3.5”  I'll be doing a drawing for those on September 17th.

Honorable mentions from this episode:

Artists:
Harry Clark
harryclarke.net
Grayson Perry
graysonsartclub.com
Pinkie Maclure
pinkiemaclure.net
Kit Williams
kitwilliams.co.uk
John Bauer
wikiart.org/en/john-bauer

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