Paul Stankard alert!!!

[Racer X]

His book is done and released. Get it. I've read several chapters that he has been sending me over the last year, one of which made Milissa cry and I got a little choked up over it too.

The guy is papa bear for us flameworkers and is extremely supportive of the flameworking community. I think his acceptance and curiosity for the latest generation of flameworking is rare amongst people who could easily just keep quiet and make money off of us.

My first class was with him at Corning in 2000. He called me a week before the class and asked me some very direct questions about myself and what I do. He claimed he was going to change my life... I thought he was nuts. He was right. I would have kept sweatshopping it until the wheels fell off... because of him I have been able to continue working in glass and completely change.

Since that whole experience, I keep in touch with him and continue to get invaluable advice and encouragement.

http://www.paulstankard.com/

[colonel4bin]

I've heard the book is good, I'll have to check it out. Haven't had good Stankard experiences myself, but thats because I was a scientific student!!! lol Glad to hear the old man is still kickin!

[skip]

Sweet.... Where is it available? Can't wait to check it out...

Oh and by the way


and I got a little choked up over it too

Your a pussy.

[e-jipt]

Your a pussy.

lol

[Mac Maestro]

"Papa Bear for lampworkers" That sounds pretty accurate.

Can't wait to read it.

http://www.mwpubco.com/NGB-forPSdescriptionpage.jpg

I'm guessing all the major glass distibutors will sell this one?

[Mac Maestro]

"The creative journey of an artist in glass"

From Stankard that should be pretty deep. Looks good!

[Steve Sizelove]

Paul is awesome! Go buy the book.

Here's the link - http://www.mwpubco.com/PaulStankard.htm

[Swampy]

Thanks Steve.

[Fire on the mountain]

http://www.paulstankard.com/images/mtlaurel.jpg

damn thats ridiculous. these look more like flowers than real flowers

[Racer X]

I've got a few of his pieces. Only one botanical... but it always seems to freak people out who nothing about Pauls work or glass in general. They think it's like real flowers and bugs preserved somehow. I'd like to get at least one more piece off of him... one of those Orbs with the death masks in them... those things are off the hook good. I wish I could afford it.

[Chris Carlson]

a must read.

[beachglass]

probably my favourite living glass artist....i would give a nut to just hang out and watch him for a couple hours, but i guess this book is the next best thing lol

[Racer X]

Hey Beachglass, come to the Salem flameworking conference. You'll get more Paul than you can handle.

Also, Paul called me last night to say that hits on his site have gone up because of this announcement and he would like to thank all of you for showing some interest in his book. I've been trying to get him to register in here and post, but I think he's a little too buisy.

You all know he loves us... he's so excited about all the young people that flamework and recently wrote some pretty cool stuff in regards to pipemaking and the current generation of flameworkers. Gotta support a guy who supports the scene.

[PyroChixRock]

ooh how awesome! i'll try to get us a copy for the library. :D

[Swampy]

Terri just ordered this as my Christmas present plus if you order while stocks last, you can get a copy of this celubrious catalogue;

Quote:
'IN ADDITION, M&W has acquired a limited supply of the 2004 Catalog from the Museum of Arts & Design's exhibit: Paul Stankard--A Floating World, Forty Years of an American Master in Glass. This beautifully illustrated 48-page full-color catalog features many of Paul's early works in combination with his paperweights, orbs, and botanicals through 2004.

This catalog originally sold for $22.95 and is now being offered at $9.99, a discount of more than 45%, and now available with the purchase of either the softcover or hardcover edition of No Green Berries or Leaves.'

[Racer X]

Friggin' sweet there Swampy! I haven't seen that calendar.

[vetropod]

This is going on my Xmas list... Thanks Rex!

[Ro's Glass World]

its on my night stand waiting for me to not fall asleep,i got one of the signed ones, i love books. it looks great, computer issues then crazy busy and now a new Akita puppy, i havent been on here in weeks. still need to post agi photos. heres a pick of Roxanne. Roxie is 10 weeks old today.
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[Johan]

bump...

[Blacksheep]

looks like a great book!
hey Rosglassworld beautiful pup !
post some more pics of her in a different post
i have a 4 mo old ill post - beautiful bobtail
Catahoula

*sorry love pups :)

[phab]

...lol@ the puppy with her legs crossed! nice looking pup blacksheep.

[richsantaclaus]

Here's my brood

[Udai Hussien]

Rich, that cat is plotting to murder you in your sleep. LOL that cat has a "sleep with one eye open motherfucker!! look on his face!!

Here is violet, with her favorite toy.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1106/114/123/730824260/n730824260_1088634_0.jpg

[LadyCharlie]

Thanks for reviving this thread. Just placed my order for Paul Stankard's book.