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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