Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen & Martin Janecky - Heron

[@joanfurtiere1177]

A stunning creation,done by very good teamwork.. No wonder glass pieces like this are expensive..Well done guys..

[@spooner709]

Got to love that weld! I took a class with Karen about ten years ago, one of the most memorable glass experiences I've had the privilege to have.

[@alexcraig8543]

Absolute legends! The cracked pipe moment was an especially dramatic bit of improvisation.

[@joovezglass4458]

Wow, that emergency weld was insane !

[@The_Ballo]

I wonder how many glass shops are even equipped to do that.

[@jasonl3445]

Yea crazy lol

[@basic710]

Dear Karen, it truly is the most beautiful piece of glass I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing.

[@christineingram55]

What a beautiful creation..I loved the way they patterned the glass and the way it looked so colourful afterwards 😀

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[@tuwlaets]

wonderful in every way: the video, the narration, martin's process, karen's process, the spontaneity of the weld, you are all so accomplished. amazing.

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Thanks very much for your comments, Judy. It was a special day, and I'm fortunate that we were able to capture so much of it in video.

[@tuwlaets]

@@GregOwen-gmanonfire i can imagine how special it was...you caught it so well...both documenting and teaching. i was fortunate enough to work with karen as my gaffer when i was artist in residence at pilchuck in 2000 and 2001. it was an incredible experience...and work shepherded by the "angels" came out of it...a piece exploring the atomic blast at trinity and the next year one related to the holocaust. martin and i shared an apartment at corning in 2017 when we were there as artists-in-residence (i was collaborating with michael rogers)...it was a joy to watch martin at work each day. and a delight to spend time together. you have caught the hard work and the skill that martin lives in his glass.

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Judy Tuwaletstiwa those are some wonderful experiences, thanks very much for sharing them here. I hope some day I can catch up with you in the hot shop while you are working.

[@tuwlaets]

@@GregOwen-gmanonfire thanks, greg. what eventually happened was that bullseye glass gave me an 18 month residency in 2012 at their santa fe resource center and i fell in love with kiln firing. i spent the whole residency making 6" sq. color samples, returning to color after over 20 years of working only in black/red/white (paint and natural fibers, not glass). so, dan schwoerer designed a large, bell lid kiln for me and my husband and eric whittemore built it. glass has become central to my art now. i hope that you continue to make videos that both give the experience and teach...it is rare when a videographer can do both and make it seem so natural.

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Judy Tuwaletstiwa that is high praise indeed. Thank you very much. I'll continue to strive for that balance in my videos.

[@janisfroehlig7744]

Excellent video all around, but I have to say how refreshing it is to hear a narration that isn't afraid of going over viewers heads just a bit. Hitting the 'optimal challenge' (game theory) sweet spot isn't easy, nor is finding your audience. Beautifully executed!

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Thank you for your insights. I used to emcee at Museum of Glass, so I hope to be able to relate to people off the street, as well as established glass lovers. It doesn't always work, but better to aim high and fail than just post fluff, in my opinion.

[@Lulu4Him]

It is beautiful glass but it looks top heavy like it could fall over with the slightest touch. The bird could have been gracefull if the wings had been shaped more delicately, thinner and more eloquently done overall.

[@getin3949]

The only part of it that looks like a heron is it's head and beak.

[@trentonmccall1045]

I've got to get a gig like this. I draw a vague drawing, get someone with amazing skill and talent to make it a reality while I stand around and shout and curse, and when it's finished, I say "Yep, that's what I imagined."

[@michaelscatt1807]

You gotta do all the shitty work first before you can do something like that. He didnt just walk in and say "hey ill draw pictures and yell at you guys to do your job and youll pay me for it"

[@trentonmccall1045]

Wawa Weewa Looks like he's doing the shitty work now. Should just be doing it for himself.

[@stereoette]

Omg, welding the pipe mid-blow is one of the most insane things I’ve ever seen in my whole life 😂

[@lizzy.c.t407]

Ohh my god that is stunning!.. those colours are to die for... just simply beautiful

[@elizabethverney2742]

Lol, did anyone else hear the guy in the background say 'it's like penis' at 09:35?

[@1337fraggzb00N]

Elizabeth Verney lel

[@lhaviland8602]

But does it though?

[@lebronfamily640]

Yes😂😂or came to the comments to see of anyone heard it😂

[@lebronfamily640]

I*

[@stacycowles2843]

Yep!!

[@BeautyDaughtMom]

I would cherish an opportunity to watch them live in action creating a piece! Amazing! Much love, Shelbie =)❤️

[@ronseivertson]

I would like to say y'all have out done yourselves, yet I know there is more to come... amazing piece and process... welding a pipe with a piece on the end of it??? wtf... epic. Kudos

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Many thanks. It was an amazing day, and I feel fortunate to have been there to capture it.

[@wingnutzster]

Hahaha 8:00 “you spin me right round baby right round” brilliant vision, execution, and teamplay

[@MLMLW]

You glass artists are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robdude1969]

Holy Crap!!! That's gorgeous glass.

[@jakearnett5049]

You've outdone yourself Greg! Thank you for capturing and sharing these incredible people at work!

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

Many thanks, Jake! This is actually an edited version of a larger 50 minute video of this piece. I'm trying to figure out where to start posting these longer vids...

[@jakearnett5049]

@@GregOwen-gmanonfire I can't wait to see it! Karen and Martin are fountains of knowledge, I love seeing every little subtle thing they do.

[@janisfroehlig7744]

@@GregOwen-gmanonfire When you do, would you be sure to post links on these shorter ones, please?

[@anitaelghandor5489]

I'm in love with glass,so beautiful!

[@childofcascadia]

I respect the craft, skill and art. These are amazing glasseworkers However, imho that huge mass of a glass "wing" threw off the gracefulness and delicateness of the rest of the bird. A beautiful bird sculpture with this huge heavy looking clump of glass coming out of the top of it that didnt really fit the resr of the sculpture. It suggested a cactus far more than a birds wing.

[@SpydersByte]

yea I was hoping they were gonna separate it into 2 wings, they're also kind of oriented in the wrong direction, off 90 degrees from actual wings. Still looks very cool though

[@Nesta-kn6qn]

Ya and it looked very top heavy. One little nudge and it’s breaking into a million pieces

[@wil2525]

That is BAD-ASS Watching the Craftsmanship and Process it took to create such a Beautiful Sculpture was AWESOME. NICE WORK LADY AND GENTLEMAN LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON YOUR NEXT UNDERTAKING CANNOT WAIT

[@rgurung351]

I really like how glass sculpting is about team effort

[@FairyKat1759]

SOOOO BEAUTIFUL~ Simplistic Shape Yet Amazing Pattern & Colors.

[@san1883]

Wow. Those colors are absolutely beautiful, kinda reminds me of an opal

[@Julia_Maduka]

Beautiful work! But don't you need to protect your nose and mouth during the process?

[@michaelscatt1807]

You should but most glass blowers dont

[@studestudestude]

Jason to weld up a pipe with glass on the end of it....... My hats off to You .........

[@brianheidtman6017]

Now that's a workshop when you can just pull the welder out and right in the middle have an emergency and take care of it I just wish they could do this under cooler circumstances you guys are great

[@ale2574]

A masterpiece of art !!!

[@ren-pf6mr]

wheres the sound? i dont have any sound and my volume is all the way up

[@beckaliz]

FANTASTIC music they’re listening to

[@miriam514]

What an amazing piece!

[@imminiman]

At 13:23 I thought it was gonna be a huge pterodactyl. From the start of the video up until 14:27 when they added the beak, it was pretty hard for me to imagine what they had in mind. Even the drawing at 1:24 didn't help me get it. 😅 Nevertheless, amazing work and result! 👍

[@AdityaBasuGamingForLife]

Amazing!! No comments...

[@MAGA33321]

Incredible piece. Really cool glass.

[@kiritvara257]

What a great job. Masters at work

[@c5ster]

Beautiful work, must admit though don't quite get the wings

[@tiggerlady2352]

Unbelievable! So beautiful!

[@-manmanakkumsamaiyal]

Amazing work...

[@RW-ik6ij]

Beautiful piece. Great work, congrats.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Beautiful and real art!

[@rod6666]

amazing, beautiful, expertly made!

[@christianmaurice1494]

Magnifique travail !!!

[@ParanoiaWire]

06:37 what an emergency handling! it is fantastic!

[@GregOwen-gmanonfire]

That was an exciting moment!

[@kimmerdkd]

Absolutely stunning!

[@syedmustak2638]

Woohohoooo!!!!!!!! Diz's wat we call fabulous.

[@germail86]

Beautiful work.

[@raviaviaviavioli]

they also have good taste in music

[@beepot2764]

Well this channel is super awesome.

[@Mooba2]

Wow that is incredible!

[@hunterguzman6232]

Out of force of habit when ever he was welding i covered my eyes

[@ANathan123]

Am I the only one who can’t picture the top part being wings?

[@vala.8581]

Absolutely amazing!

[@coelacanth9311]

Great team work!

[@cass_p]

I aspire to be as calm and collected as these guys are when they realize they need to stop and do some welding.

[@latashapike397]

Awesome job👍

[@designsbydiana9091]

Beautiful art - congratulations

[@Mrodriguez231]

Awesome tracks playing, creative environment, you guys hiring??

[@albertoortega2467]

Impresionante , que trabajo felicitaciones de Argentina 🇦🇷 julio 2020 ..👏

[@denisespurlock7869]

Beautiful!

[@misabhengu8858]

This is amazing 😙

[@keagangramling7957]

Do you think you could make a glass spoon or fork

[@AZCaveMan480]

Love the music choice

[@mrunknown724]

How much will it cost to buy 1 of these????

[@sun5h1nex14]

9:36 has me crying omg that voice sksksk 😂😂💀

[@erichodges6066]

Not in USA? Or out of country

[@allthingsoutdoors5609]

Amazing work!!👍🏻.... would anyone know how much this piece sold for at all please??:)

[@AN-ou6qu]

Very cool Karen!

[@bfarm44]

Doesn’t look like wings at all

[@antonioalbul00]

yeah it looks more like a peacock tail to me

[@uzwalleembu1220]

How much should i have to pay for that ????

[@Eddie-wn8tu]

Gorgeous glass. Distinct lack of personal safety equipment. Sorry, I'm not trolling , I was just a little distracted.

[@ryotaryuu]

Very nice but those wings are not my style.

[@arachanine]

Gotta say, fantastic video and great people, but that bird’s wings are ugly as hell. It’s the artist’s vision and I respect that, but wow... lost opportunity for something fantastic

[@FuriousGeorge3001]

If you can't go hyper realistic, impressionistic is the way to go. Trying to make something look real and not getting it all the way makes it look like a child's crayon drawing.

[@arachanine]

FuriousGeorge3001 did I say hyper realism? No. The wings are ugly.

[@oknotyet9630]

@@arachanine Disagree completely and I think ur missing the point I believe the artists objective was to create the overall "Shape" of the bird, so you can tell what it is but also marvel at its ovular structure. what they came up with was something that blurs the lines between the actual reality of how the wings should look in nature and an artistical choice of how the wings look like within the sculpture. It reminds me of a colorful 3D cave painting and the linear structure is satisfying as well as difficult to pull off. They manage to do quite well the birds smooth design and seamless curves that are birthed out of its circular base to show again the birds "Shape" a basic outline that parallels nature in a simplistic way but thats my opinion art is subjective

[@arachanine]

OK NOTYET nah bro, it’s ugly. Things can be stylistic and look nice too

[@oknotyet9630]

@@arachanine As I said art is subjective so what you think looks nice is only what you think...sorry bud. And its cool I gave the reasons I find it interesting you just think it looks bad without any reason or thought as to why ur like a shitting baby with no class. Form a thought process think about why you don't like it sweetheart

[@dilarahtc3231]

Wonderful👍👍👍

[@T_RAWMOTO]

martin is a beast!!!!!

[@Viktoria-ni4qv]

Молодцы👍👍👍

[@Spthomas47]

I got a Marco Pierre White feel here. And that's not a bad thing.

[@maxmendizabal2296]

Is it only me tht thinks tht guys tattoos look like really well drawn sharpie tattoos

[@robinblackman4509]

The wings look shit ......cant they see that

[@jcrim88]

Those so called wings look terrible

[@oknotyet9630]

Disagree completely and I think ur missing the point I believe the artists objective was to create the overall "Shape" of the bird, so you can tell what it is but also marvel at its ovular structure. what they came up with was something that blurs the lines between the actual reality of how the wings should look in nature and an artistical choice of how the wings look like within the sculpture. It reminds me of a colorful 3D cave painting and the linear structure is satisfying as well as difficult to pull off. But thats my opinion art is subjective

[@uwuowo3869]

Who else heard Tainted Love when they ran back to the room.

[@ferneyarbelaez7473]

EXCELENTE, SON GENIALES.

[@revelation2and3]

Amazing

[@MrATN800]

Powdered glass.... Screw the heat, there's the really dangerous part !

[@Trth1707]

Lots of skill and work, but the big blob on the back ,not evocative of wings for me, we have a beautiful grey heron, in our paddock,every line is elegant like a ballerina, the wings are elegant and delicate. I applaud the consummate skill, and work, the head and neck are beautiful such a great interpretation.

[@augustosiqueira4687]

Faltou terminar o pássaro ! Cadê os olhos dele ? ! 🤔

[@misha478]

Fabulous

[@chamarystigers8731]

Cool welded pipe with glass

[@shifttube1283]

seen chris tap the side of the kilm

[@longlee1100]

ok, i have an issue with that thick ass tail

[@ОльгаБондаренко-и2б]

Super!!!

[@daverupes7022]

Sure seemed like Martin did the bulk of the work but he was listed as an assistant basically 🙄

[@andrewduxxx6126]

Нереально круто!

[@tatyankaskr7770]

Очуменный красавец!

[@elenabrambilla95]

some G funk vibe in the background

[@antonioalbul00]

the wings look more like a peacock tail to me

[@1ofhis518]

Just think if we die without JESUS as LORD and SAVIOUR we will melt just like that in Hell

[@nevermore4971]

Looks more like a peacock

[@Klaproossje]

That guy has a serious focusface

[@swilson5320]

The bros are such bros