Glass Nouveau Styles, with Mark Hufford

The demonstrations in the video tutorial cover options for the use of the drawing technique and for adding color to the design. In the video Mark demonstrates the processes and provides multiple options for this style of fused glass painting.

Written directions for the Dragonfly Tray are included in addition to 7 pattern guides: Dragonfly Tray, Iris Garden Stake, Large Iris Panel, Small Daffodil Dishes, Woodland Mushrooms, Holiday Holly, and an Art Nouveau Motif.

Enamels that have been tested for this technique are Unique Glass Colors, Hues 2 Fuse, and Colors for Earth. If using a different brand or type of enamel I recommend you run tests to ensure your enamel choice is compatible with the Layering Mix, and use of Color Concentrates or UGC DETAILS products.

BECAUSE THIS TUTORIAL INCLUDES DOWNLOADABLE AND PRINTABLE PDF MATERIALS, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE A PRINT CAPABLE PC OR LAPTOP TO ACCESS THE CONTENT, RATHER THAN A TABLET OR PHONE.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

As a self-taught artist with a multi-media background, I find my inspiration in nature and wildlife that provides me a sense of calm, contentment and amazement of what is often taken for granted in this fast paced, technology-driven world in which we live, and reminds me how quickly things change with the seasons, lifespan and our environment.

My work is representational and connects me to the planet in a spiritual sense of belonging and purpose. I tend to work on subject matter that is relatable, that may evoke feelings of familiarity, heighten ones' awareness, or link to a fond memory of a time or place.

In my travels, I frequently photograph interesting plant life, rocks and landscape views to use as reference in my designs and art. My design process is very organic, and often reflect recurring patterns seen in nature. Whether used in my fused glass enamel paintings, graphite drawings, watercolors, pastels, or scratchboard art, these reference images trigger the exhilaration of being in that place at a specific time, which in turn recalls my inspiration and vision for a new work of art and the cause for me to have stopped and taken the photograph.