Meet Mouchette
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How many years have you been an artist?
I knew I wanted to be an artist by the first grade. I originally thought I'd be a book illustrator, but eventually found out there were a zillion more talented illustrators than I, and I had way more natural talent with glass.
How many years have you worked with glass?
I started working in glass about 22 years ago. Professionally about 20 years ago.
What triggers ideas for new projects?
I am often really motivated by the materials I work with. I'll find some beautiful piece of glass or a wonderful vintage ornament and start designing around it.
When do ideas come to you? How often?
My ideas seem to come sporadically. I tend to have creative burst for a month or two then a lag time.
What percentage of the day do you think about or work on your art?
I'm working on art at least a little bit every day. Sometimes producing stock, sometimes restoring old windows, and sometimes I'll put aside blocks of time to create new work. I feel a bit lazy sometimes too, but but when I do get down to creating- I don't stop till it's done and a lot of pieces will get made.
Do you create daily?
If I'm not out rock climbing or dealing with my internet shops, I'm usually in the studio. I don't create daily, but I do tend to do a lot of prep work for when I am going to be working. I'll pre-cut glass, pre-make tons of curled wire hangers, etc. Pre-pick the glass sheets for a particular art-piece for when I'm ready to start it etc.
How important is it for you to create art?
It is immensely important for me to fill my life with beauty. I'll never stop being an artist, but I find as I get older, I need to balance it out with other hobbies that are not art related. It's easy to get burned out and it actually really helps my creative process if I break it up with other activities.
Do you feel that choosing the artist’s life has been a sacrifice?
Have you given up certain luxuries?
I have been immensely lucky in my chosen profession. I have actually been able to make a moderately good living at it. I had almost 18 years of full-time work making windows and teaching classes up until the recent recession. I actually own my house. The main luxury I miss is having time and money for more traveling.
Describe your studio:
For the last 12 years I have worked out of corner of the retail store I managed. As of this year I got laid off and I've finally converted my garage into a full blown stained glass studio. Glass storage shelves. Sink, tables, etc. I still have to run my kiln at the old studio. The 1945 electrical in my house can't handle a kiln without constantly blowing fuses, but my old boss is cool with it.
Tell me something about you:
About me? Well... other than being a glass artist, I mentioned I'm a rock climber. My boyfriend and I are quite serious about it and climb several times a week. My boyfriend describes me as "A forward-thinking Renaissance woman". (when I'm not being "scatterer-brained"). I have a big sense of humor and can be irreverent at times.
I knew I wanted to be an artist by the first grade. I originally thought I'd be a book illustrator, but eventually found out there were a zillion more talented illustrators than I, and I had way more natural talent with glass.
How many years have you worked with glass?
I started working in glass about 22 years ago. Professionally about 20 years ago.
What triggers ideas for new projects?
I am often really motivated by the materials I work with. I'll find some beautiful piece of glass or a wonderful vintage ornament and start designing around it.
When do ideas come to you? How often?
My ideas seem to come sporadically. I tend to have creative burst for a month or two then a lag time.
What percentage of the day do you think about or work on your art?
I'm working on art at least a little bit every day. Sometimes producing stock, sometimes restoring old windows, and sometimes I'll put aside blocks of time to create new work. I feel a bit lazy sometimes too, but but when I do get down to creating- I don't stop till it's done and a lot of pieces will get made.
Do you create daily?
If I'm not out rock climbing or dealing with my internet shops, I'm usually in the studio. I don't create daily, but I do tend to do a lot of prep work for when I am going to be working. I'll pre-cut glass, pre-make tons of curled wire hangers, etc. Pre-pick the glass sheets for a particular art-piece for when I'm ready to start it etc.
How important is it for you to create art?
It is immensely important for me to fill my life with beauty. I'll never stop being an artist, but I find as I get older, I need to balance it out with other hobbies that are not art related. It's easy to get burned out and it actually really helps my creative process if I break it up with other activities.
Do you feel that choosing the artist’s life has been a sacrifice?
Have you given up certain luxuries?
I have been immensely lucky in my chosen profession. I have actually been able to make a moderately good living at it. I had almost 18 years of full-time work making windows and teaching classes up until the recent recession. I actually own my house. The main luxury I miss is having time and money for more traveling.
Describe your studio:
For the last 12 years I have worked out of corner of the retail store I managed. As of this year I got laid off and I've finally converted my garage into a full blown stained glass studio. Glass storage shelves. Sink, tables, etc. I still have to run my kiln at the old studio. The 1945 electrical in my house can't handle a kiln without constantly blowing fuses, but my old boss is cool with it.
Tell me something about you:
About me? Well... other than being a glass artist, I mentioned I'm a rock climber. My boyfriend and I are quite serious about it and climb several times a week. My boyfriend describes me as "A forward-thinking Renaissance woman". (when I'm not being "scatterer-brained"). I have a big sense of humor and can be irreverent at times.
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