Cracked with Chevonne Ariss

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 tec...

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 Ameri...

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 shado...

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. B...

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 maximali...

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 h...

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...

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...

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  Thank you to this season's sponsors: The Stained Glass Association of America The Professional Trade Ass...

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....

 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 o...

Today 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, g...

Today 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,...

Hello 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...

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 Septem...

Today 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 curr...

Today 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...

Today 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 n...

Hello 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 s...

Hi 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...

Welcome 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 “firs...

Hellooooo 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 whil...

Today’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 year...

Hello 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...

Today’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 Safet...