Nov 19, 2018
WyzGuy Minute Ep.3-Creating an emotional response
through intention
Throughout the years working at Disney as a
glassartist, a common question I get asked is “what are some of the
favorite items that I get to create”.
There’s a few default answers I give but the answer to that
question is “Anything that creates an emotional response “.
Whether it’s a smile, laughter, tears and even sometimes
disappointment. While last one isn’t always the best it can still
be a positive response and here’s why!
When you’re creating works of art you need to
think about the person that is going to purchase what you’re
creating. Even if you don’t know who that person is and
whether you’re creating one-of-a-kind art or just simple
production, every step of the creative process can be
seen in the final product whether you realize it or not.
Here’s a few questions I want you to ask yourself.
-If a stranger with zero art knowledge gets to hold and admire
an item you made will they be able to tell that it was well
crafted?
-Will they think an amature or new glass artist made it?
-Will they immediately be able to tell that heart and soul was put into this work.?
-Will they see and understand the imperfections were intentional or maybe due to oversight from a lazy artist?
-Will they think an amature or new glass artist made it?
-Will they immediately be able to tell that heart and soul was put into this work.?
-Will they see and understand the imperfections were intentional or maybe due to oversight from a lazy artist?
When creating your work I would like to suggest you put the
effort into every step as if you are being watched by some of the
most prominent glass artists and collectors in the industry.
Don’t put pressure on yourself per say but treat everything
you make with intention. It doesn’t matter if your a newbie
and have only been behind the torch for a month or an O.G. like
myself who been behind the torch for close to 20-years, you must
make every step of the process intentional. If you see a step
was missed ask yourself why you skipped that step. Why is
your work looking the way it does?
Here’s a great example: If you receive an order
for 10- 3” wrap and rake spoons and the customer expects each one
to look the same minus the color variation, are you going to just
make 10 and then hand them off. Or are you going to make 15
of them and pull out the 10-that look the closest to each other?
Say you make 20 spoons and none of them look the same.
You need to ask yourself why they don’t match.
Are you using a formula when creating a pattern? Have you
broken down the process step by step before even turning the torch
on?
A customer has certain expectations and an emotional response
will be the first reaction you receive from them. Pay
close attention to your process and be intentional. Show
your integrity as maker through your process, not the
final piece but the actual process.
Start off with a plan, make sure your glass is clean and your
bench is organized. Write down what materials will be used for said
item you’re going to make and truly be intentional. Every
step counts and if there’s a step of the process that you struggle
with then practice just that step. Find a way to refine the process
and eventually everything you make will speak intentionality and in
the end create a positive emotional response from your customer.
Being intentional and paying attention to the details will
change the way you perceive your work and many other areas of your
life. Be open to critiques and don’t allow your ego to get
in to way.
Next time your about to turn on the torch tell yourself you
are going to be intentional throughout the creative process and in
the end the emotional response you receive from the customer will
reflect who you are as an artist.
And this has been the WGRM
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