tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post8836107229072022425..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: The Glass Blowing Workshop with Mart MartorellGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-72396041707125502172012-02-20T12:39:30.757+01:002012-02-20T12:39:30.757+01:00LCT: It really was a marvelous day in every way. ...<b>LCT:</b> It really was a marvelous day in every way. We do have to go back to take some more pictures, once the shop is ready for the Open House. Maybe Astrid will get another lesson? Well see. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57095283308472460222012-02-20T11:20:40.329+01:002012-02-20T11:20:40.329+01:00That must have been so great, what a place, full o...That must have been so great, what a place, full of treasures and so interesting pieces. I love that airplane the most but I can understand people buying the embryo glass as congratulations to new parents. There are several objects I could enjoy having....<br /><br />Ha ha, what a concentration in the video - it must have been so fun to try it! Is she thinking of continuing to learn it?Lifecruiser Travelhttp://www.lifecruiser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-68362909050460960082012-02-18T08:02:54.292+01:002012-02-18T08:02:54.292+01:00Victoria: You always build me up so well, Lady, a...<b>Victoria:</b> You always build me up so well, Lady, and make me smile. :) Thank you. I always love finding out which images you like the most. And to think we get to go back and be more "official."Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-85657713370041399102012-02-17T23:13:48.896+01:002012-02-17T23:13:48.896+01:00Oh boy... the new test (two words with tricky appe...Oh boy... the new test (two words with tricky appearance) to prove I'm not a robot is very difficult... I tried three times before I think I have one that will pass when I get done writing my rave review of this post.<br /><br />Meanwhile, my FAVORITE images this time around are the tiny deer (reindeer?) and the 9 image collage under that one. The video is absolutely fabulous... so many images went into the making of that! It just blows my mind!!! (as it does yours according to your post) and the dabbing and molding collage is another one that is truly marvelous. IF you weren't retired, you could definitely have a career as a photo-journalist!<br /><br />And Astrid's talent at catching on so quickly is just marvelous as well. I am so impressed! I will go comment on her drink stirrer post on Shutterchance shortly. (I think I still remember my login... HA!)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170129859014155605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-29430616204821081062012-02-17T12:16:04.400+01:002012-02-17T12:16:04.400+01:00Mad: Thank you, dear lady. Astrid was the same w...<b>Mad:</b> Thank you, dear lady. Astrid was the same way, always wanting to see how it was done. I think she's still pinching herself! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-26599786734725641142012-02-17T10:08:10.115+01:002012-02-17T10:08:10.115+01:00what a lovely experience! I've always wanted t...what a lovely experience! I've always wanted to learn how to blow glass. How wonderful it must have been to learn from a true master.<br /><br />I spent several minutes looking at all the details of your photos and the video.madretzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476635723827784265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-34005698078467388872012-02-17T09:58:02.742+01:002012-02-17T09:58:02.742+01:00Tim: It was a bit like heaven on earth! Thanks.
...<b>Tim:</b> It was a bit like heaven on earth! Thanks.<br /><br /><b>WS:</b> You and Larry would totally love the whole thing, Susan. Awesome is a good word. Thanks. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-70095244581314694962012-02-17T05:25:02.919+01:002012-02-17T05:25:02.919+01:00Now that's what I call a studio! The whole exp...Now that's what I call a studio! The whole experience looks just awesome!windrock studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361331676987978496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-47041206896188194492012-02-17T01:01:01.310+01:002012-02-17T01:01:01.310+01:00Beautiful art! It looks like a wonderful day to be...Beautiful art! It looks like a wonderful day to be sure. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179486046864119527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-66495464323215389692012-02-16T08:27:22.016+01:002012-02-16T08:27:22.016+01:00DB: I LOVE the idea of those swizzle sticks, Dian...<b>DB:</b> I LOVE the idea of those swizzle sticks, Diana. I knew there had to be a name for them. HA! Yes, I knew you'd be enamored over all this glass. You'd be in heaven there in Mart's shop! Thank you for commenting.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-17938562107529018622012-02-15T21:56:32.049+01:002012-02-15T21:56:32.049+01:00You know how crazy I am about glass art, so you ca...You <i>know</i> how crazy I am about glass art, so you can imagine how I enjoyed every bit of this post. I love the relaxed pace with ample koffie hours, which I'm sure is essential for the final products. How else could one conjure up the whimsy of a teensy camera, the green bromfiets with the sidecar, the ooievaar with baby, and the reindeer in perfectly natural poses? All marvelous! <br /><br />The YouTube clip is great. I love the mural in the background. It reminds me of Diego Rivera's murals. <br /><br />Believe it or not, I have a glass swizzle stick collection that I began collecting on my first trip to Mexico back in nineteen-forgotten. They each have a different animal except for the tulips my Mom brought back from Amsterdam one year. They are so fun to use for parties, plus it's easier for everyone to keep track of their drinks.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-80608374153113035452012-02-14T07:37:21.556+01:002012-02-14T07:37:21.556+01:00ET: We felt like kids, too, in that "store&q...<b>ET:</b> We felt like kids, too, in that "store" of goodies, Jen. Thanks.<br /><br /><b>SA:</b> I noticed the same thing, Linda...how clean everything was. I certainly wouldn't want the job of dusting in that place...unless it paid well! HA! <br /><br />Thanks for enjoying this experience with us. I just HAD to share it, of course. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-61804886526897228792012-02-14T06:07:30.120+01:002012-02-14T06:07:30.120+01:00You know what catches my attention? How absolutely...You know what catches my attention? How absolutely pristine the entire environment is. It never had occurred to me, but of course - a glass blower has to worry about dush and debris in the same way that a varnisher does. He has the great advantage of being able to keep better control of things. Looking at your photos makes me want to clean house.<br /><br />The glass,of course, is beautiful, and the whole experience is amazing. I'm so glad you were able to have such an opportunity - and to share it with all of us!shoreacreshttp://shoreacres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-18140393073962731732012-02-14T00:12:19.084+01:002012-02-14T00:12:19.084+01:00wow! It's like a kid in a candy store.. OR a...wow! It's like a kid in a candy store.. OR at least that is what I thought of if I were going to be there.. How much fun!!! I've always dreamt of doing something like that and then taking home everything..<br /><br />Love the camera and the watering plant holder. I need one! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-58241289282582020382012-02-13T19:16:56.714+01:002012-02-13T19:16:56.714+01:00PC: You would love his place, Maria, and the pric...<b>PC:</b> You would love his place, Maria, and the prices seem very reasonable to me. Above in the text is a link to his own website where you can find a link to Producten (products), like at this link: http://www.glasblazerijmartorell.nl/producten?page=shop.browse&category_id=7.<br />The embryo in the glass apple, for instance, is €35, which seems perfect for what you're getting. But then, I'm not sure about the shipping, etc. I'll look into that over the next weeks while working with him. Thank you.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-3943968012371504842012-02-13T18:08:10.837+01:002012-02-13T18:08:10.837+01:00incredible experience for you both. how mind blo...incredible experience for you both. how mind blogging such a talent can be. thanks for sharing these and the photos of his works you captured are truly delightful. i don't know if i could afford anything, but probably one of the tiny figurines. does he have an online store or something?Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-9793844066843882782012-02-13T16:15:26.522+01:002012-02-13T16:15:26.522+01:00Ruth: Your tears touch ME, dear sister. Thank yo...<b>Ruth:</b> Your tears touch ME, dear sister. Thank you. And yes, all of it is a Gift much bigger than ourselves. Sometimes Life is just like that!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-12543053178685193132012-02-13T15:24:38.259+01:002012-02-13T15:24:38.259+01:00Boots, I have tears, I am so touched by that whole...Boots, I have tears, I am so touched by that whole experience for you and Astrid. The space is delicious, your photos in the YouTube slideshow are so wonderful, and it all just brought everything so close and lovely. How fun to see the glassblower in the mural behind Astrid as she blew. Wow.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-34458234798461221022012-02-13T10:01:04.445+01:002012-02-13T10:01:04.445+01:00Margaret: Spencer would be so short of eyes, and ...<b>Margaret:</b> Spencer would be so short of eyes, and so would you! And yes, that IS an airplane inside the ball/vase. Amazing. <br /><br />I have no question that if Astrid were able to continue this art form, she'd sell everything she made! Thank you for your vote of confidence.<br /><br /><b>Astrid:</b> You were like a little kid with excitement, and the thing is, it's written all over your face! I love it. I can't be happier knowing you were able to connect with Mart like this. It feels so serendipitous!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-6860999438564211552012-02-13T08:10:23.182+01:002012-02-13T08:10:23.182+01:00I am re-living that fabulous day again. For me to ...I am re-living that fabulous day again. For me to be able to get a workshop glassblowing was a dream come true. Glas fascinates me since childhood. To be able to work with it, is like magic. Creating things is, I think, my alter ego. To show at the end of the day.....'see what I've made?' The thought of going back (and maybe give it a try again :D) is very appealing. This is an wonderful post, great photography and wonderful writing.<br />(Thank you Margaret for your kind words, I am sorry that nothing is for sale (yet) Maybe after I am able to make some more)Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-10146443373174294472012-02-13T07:46:54.112+01:002012-02-13T07:46:54.112+01:00Oh, I can just imagine letting Spencer in there......Oh, I can just imagine letting Spencer in there... like a bull in a china cabinet. I think I saw a glass ball with an airplane in it... that would fascinate him. I really liked the stork! Just gorgeous. Astrid has very artistic looking hands. I clicked on HERE to see the elephant! Stunning. It looks like a very special day. I'd love to see the rest. Hey! I would love to purchase something Astrid made! Seriously!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.com