A snippet of Green with Envy

Here's a snippet of my first tile for the book I am co-authoring (with many other artists). When I'm making, what I call Mosaic Fused Glass pieces, I spend time sorting through my glass, picking out the colors that please me and then I just start cutting. I cut squares, rectangles,etc. I just spend time cutting a lot of glass and then I sit back and start placing them together on the base glass. I start layering. Sometimes the very first design I work through is perfect. Sometimes I play with the glass a long time, changing the pieces and moving them around. After a while, there comes a moment, when it feels just right and I stop. Sometimes I walk away for a while and come back. It's rare I change anything after I've walked away but every once in a while, I'll think it's too green or too yellow or whatever, or a shape won't look right and I'll replace it with different shapes or colors.

It's like a puzzle that I'm making as I go. After I get to a certain point, the precut pieces of glass left aren't what I need, so I start cutting specifically for that space on the base.

I love leaving the glass at least a little lumpy. That is to say, once I've done my design and I have glued everything down. I put it into the kiln at a very slow, slow program. I set the program so that it rises to about 1250 - 1300 degress depending on the project and then comes back down to room temperature very slowly. This typically takes close to 24 hours depending on the project. I'm rather obsessive about this. I want to make sure the glass retains it's integrity. I don't want to worry about thermal shock or any future problems with stress or weakness in the glass. I purposely set my program so the glass will not full fuse. Full fuse, means that I allow it to melt down to one dimension. I like my glass to be lumpy! People who view it seem to have an irresistible urge to run their fingers over the lumpy texture. And there you have it, a snippet of the first tile!

My work will be PUBLISHED!

I have recently been asked to be one of several co-authors of a book, based on my glass wall art. I'm so excited!!! Whooo hooooo!! I will start blogging a little bit about it as I go. I have an art journal, where I try to write down my ideas - so for the book, I've decided to work on a piece that I've been thinking about for a long time. Several years ago, I was inspired by another artist's interpretation of this common theme. The way I am making it, will require 7 glass "tiles". Each tile representing a separate idea but work together as a whole. I will post a snippet of the first tile tomorrow...Stay tuned. Forgive me for being a little vague, if I give the whole idea away, there would be no point to publishing my work in the book!

Upcoming Events: Exhibits, Classes, etc...Spring/Summer 2011

Opening Reception April 9th, 2-4 pm

April 2nd-30th, 2011
Group Show - TRACx81
Toms River Artists' Community Exit 81
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Idiosyncrazies
1225 Bay Ave. (South of Rt. 88)
Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742
Hours: Tues - Sat: 10:00 - 18:00, Sun: 11:00 - 17:00

Email: info@idiosyncrazies.com
Phone: 732-746-3492
Website: http://www.Idiosyncrazies.com/

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April 1-May 22, 2011

Medford Arts Center
http://www.artsinmedford.org/
18 North Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055
609.654.6033

Yvonne Yaar will be exhibiting approximately 15 wall pieces and jewelry concurrent
with their "Works on Paper" Exhibit.
Hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm

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“The New Show” -A Collaborative Art Show
Exhibit April 2 - April 30, 2011
Cost: Free
Contact: 908.670.1790 spanishishartist1@aol.com

The AEsthetics League
PRESS RELEASE
Zack Shore Properties, 401 Spier Ave., Allenhurst, NJ
April 2nd through 30th daily 1–4 pm.
The AEsthetics League and Zack Shore Properties are pleased to announce their initial collaborative art show, simply entitled, “The New Show”. Newly formed By Ms. Patricia Arroyo, The AEsthetics League is a seasoned group of artists committed to exploring, inventing and collaborating to further make art accessible to the public in both tradi- tional and non-traditional settings. With a clear vision of inclusion and the insight that all good art works well together, The Aesthetics League brings both a cross-section of artistic styles and varied mediums.

Zach Shore Properties’ Regional Manager, Joseph F. Franchi’s appreciation for art is evident by the local art displayed his offices for over two years on a rotating basis. In- spired by Mr. Franchi’s artful passion, Ms. Arroyo has assembled a wonderful group of artists to take Mr. Franchi’s idea a step further and use the wonderfully appointed space as a gallery with the first of what hopes to be an ongoing event.

The artist themselves have collectively shown and sold hundreds of works throughout the United States. Their common bond is their commitment to art and their New Jersey base of operations.

The artists to be featured for “The New Show” are:
Yvonne Yaar Glass Sculpture
David Dziemian Realism
Robert Edelhauser- Portraits
Ellen Eun Park-Abstraction
Maria Cristina Borrero-Cubism
Patricia Arroyo- Figurative Abstraction

For More informationP lease contact Ms. Patricia Arroyo @ 908.670.1790 spanishartist1@aol.com

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Monmouth Festival of the Arts
http://monmouthfestivalofthearts.com/
The 41st Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts, New Jersey’s largest art invitational, will take place April 9 through April 13, 2011 at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls.

Yvonne Yaar * Demonstration*
Sunday, April 10, 2011
12:30 - 2:15
Title: Flameworking (aka Lampworking)
Description: Flameworking is the ancient art of manipulating molten glass in front of a torch. Come see it done!

Festival dates are April 9-13, 2011.
Ticket prices are: $8- Adults, $5- Seniors & Students, $18- Series Ticket (Sunday- Wednesday)

Saturday, April 9, 2011- Opening Gala $60 purchased before or $65 at the door.
FESTIVAL HOURS:
April 9th at 7:30 p.m.- Gala
April 10th-12:00 pm -8:30 pm
April 11th- 9:30 am- 8:30 pm
April 12th- 9:30 am- 8:30 pm
April 13th- 9:30 am- 5:00 pm

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Tuckerton Seaport Art Show
April 2 to 24, 2011
Tuckerton Seaport, Lighthouse Gallery
120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ
Ph: 609-296-8868
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April 4, 11, 18, & 25th

In depth 4 week session of Fused Glass
Mondays, 3-5pm
Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
732.842.4000

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May 14
(Saturday)
Dichroic Glass Earrings
10-12:30am
LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
Long Beach Island, NJ
http://www.lbifoundation.org/

609.494.1241
Fee: $20 member, $25 non-member
Materials fee paid to the instructor: $15

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LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
Instructor: Yvonne Yaar
Contact Phone#: (609) 494-1241
Event Type: Class / Workshop
Event Title: Mosaic Rings- Learn how to make one!
Event Date: July 5, 2011
Event Time: 10-11:30am

Description: Small pieces of glass, called millefiori are placed into a silver plated ring base and then grouted to make a beautiful Mosaic Ring. Go home with your stunning creation.! Renowned artist Yvonne Yaar will be teaching the class at the LBI Foundation.

Price/Cost: Member $25 Non-member $35, Materials Fee: $20
Event Address: 120 Long Beach Blvd, Loveladies, NJ 08008
Inquiry Phone#: (609) 494-1241
Website URL: http://www.lbifoundation.org/

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Organization: LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
Instructor: Yvonne Yaar
Contact Phone#: (609) 494-1241
Event Type: Class / Workshop
Event Title: Flameworking Glass Beads
Event Date: Aug 30 & 31, 2011
Event Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Description: Learn basic glass bead making using Hot Head torches. These small torches are a convenient and accessible way to practice flameworking at home, once you learn the basic skills in this class. After you learn the basics, move on to intermediate skill like drop pendants and glass cane! Experience is not required, but those with experience will enhance their skills. Taught by renowned artist Yvonne Yaar.

Price/Cost: Member $45 Non-member $60, Materials Fee: $25

Upcoming Events: Exhibits, Classes, etc...Spring 2011

Mar 19
(Saturday)

Fused Glass Tiles

10-12:30pm

LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences

Long Beach Island, NJ

http://www.lbifoundation.org/

609.494.1241

Fees: $20 member, $25 non member

$15 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (so entire cost $35/40)

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Monmouth Festival of the Arts

http://monmouthfestivalofthearts.com/

The 41st Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts, New Jersey’s largest art invitational, will take place April 9 through April 13, 2011 at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls.



Yvonne Yaar * Demonstration*

Sunday, April 10, 2011

12:30 - 2:15



Title: Flameworking (aka Lampworking)

Description: Flameworking is the ancient art of manipulating molten glass in front of a torch. Come see it done!



Festival dates are April 9-13, 2011.

Ticket prices are:

$8- Adults

$5- Seniors & Students

$18- Series Ticket (Sunday- Wednesday)

Saturday, April 9, 2011- Opening Gala $60 purchased before or $65 at the door.

FESTIVAL HOURS



April 9th at 7:30 p.m.- Gala

April 10th-12:00 pm -8:30 pm

April 11th- 9:30 am- 8:30 pm

April 12th- 9:30 am- 8:30 pm

April 13th- 9:30 am- 5:00 pm



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April 4, 11, 18, & 25th

In depth 4 week session of Fused Glass

Mondays, 3-5pm

Thompson Park

805 Newman Springs Road

Lincroft, NJ 07738

732.842.4000



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Medford Arts Center

http://www.artsinmedford.org/

18 North Main Steet, Medford, NJ 08055

609.654.6033

Exhibiting in April- exact dates to be announced....



Hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm



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May 14

(Saturday)

Dichroic Glass Earrings

10-12:30am

Fee: $20 member, $25 non-member

Materials fee paid to the instructor: $15

Mosaic Rings!!

Use Millefiori (literal translation, a thousand flowers)- little circles of patterned glass, to make a beautiful ring. Learn how to lay pieces of glass into a ring base and fill with substrate to complete your mosaic. Materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor (Yvonne Yaar).

Saturday, November 6, 2010
10-11:30am
LBIFAS Fee for the class:
$25 members, $35 non-members

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
120 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, NJ, 08008

Remember to check out Art Starved- Feed Your Head

http://artstarvedezine.blogspot.com/

For listings of local art happenings/ cultural events - follow this blog! For the art lover, whether you are an artist, who wants to promote your own art on the blog or an art connoisseur, who wants to know what's going on in the Art Scene- Art Starved is a great place to find out what is happening in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Theatre events, art exhibits, art opportunities are some of what is listed there.

Teaching @ Thompson Park!

Dichroic glass contains multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which make the glass shimmer and sparkle. Get to know the tools and processes for cutting, shaping and fusing glass while making a beautiful piece of jewelry. An additional fee of approximately $25 for materials is required. Instructor: Yvonne Yaar

One 2-Hr Session $16.00 Per Person

Earrings
Mon, Oct 11 3:00-5:00 PM....................................Z9404A

Pendant
Mon, Nov 1 3:00-5:00 PM.....................................Z9604A

Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1628
(732) 842-4000

Idiosyncrazies Exhibit almost over!

If you haven't been into Idiosyncrazies - hurry! My solo shows ends soon!
1225 Bay Ave, Pt Pleasant, NJ

Last day- Sept 30th

Girls Night Out!!!! This Friday @ Idiosyncrazies

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
Idiosyncrazies,
Sept 17th, Fri, 7-9pm
Take a Fused Glass Jewelry Class with Yvonne Yaar
Guaranteed Fun - what more could you want?
Sparkley stuff that you get to make into jewelry....
1225Bay Ave, Pt Pleasant, NJ
*732-746-3492

Images from my current Solo show at Idiosyncrazies!

Girls Night OUT!!!!

Make Fused Glass Pendants !
Idiosyncrazies, 1225 Bay Ave, Pt Pleasant, NJ
732.746.3492
JULY 16, Friday, 6:30-8pm

GIRL's NIGHT OUT!!!

Girls just wanna have fun....with glass and sharp objects and a piece of jewelry as an end result! Not to mention Idiosyncrazies is a very cool Gift Shop/ Art Gallery!! Whoo hoo, I'm getting psyched!

Flowing- An Art Exhibit: Yvonne Yaar & Joe Graziano

Artist Reception
Friday June 4, 2010
6-9 pm

Where:
Virginia Perle Art Gallery
96 E. Water Street
Toms River, NJ 08753

732-244-4300

Gallery Hours: Weds - Sat. 12-4pm
[Last Day of Show: July 2]

Tuckerton Seaport Bluegrass & BBQ Festival (May 16, 2010)
What a beautiful day for a festival! I demonstrated the art of flameworking on and off all day...

Art Glass Ware !

I'm having a blast making functional art!


I'll be at TUCKERTON SEAPORT on Sunday, May 16th 11-4pm
for the Bluegrass and BBQ Festival.
Tuckerton Seaport-
A Working Maritime Village Located on Tuckerton Creek
in Historic Tuckerton, New Jersey
120 West Main Street, 609-296-8868
I will demonstrate flameworking glass beads and fish and of course, I'll have my Art Ware and jewelry for sale :)

Ocean County Library & Ocean County Artists' Guild

Howdy Folks. I'll be showing in both venues throughout September. Both shows end Sep 29th. The Ocean County Library is located:
101 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753
732.349.6200

For the OCAG: Juried Members Show will run from Sunday September 6th through Tuesday September 29th at the
Ocean County Artists' Guild,
Island Heights, NJ
Opening Reception
Sunday, Sep 6th, 1-4pm.
732.270.3111

Bayonet Farm Art & Music Festival

I will be demonstrating Flameworking @

Bayonet Farm

Art & Music Festival

Sept. 13, 2009

The Bayonet Farm Art & Music Festival will take place noon-5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel (rain or shine).

Artists will sell original artwork and compete in a plein air competition and juried art exhibition judged by Holmdel gallery owner James Yarosh, and Fine Art Connoisseur magazine editor Peter Trippi. There will also be demonstrations of raku, flameworking and water media/mixed media.

Musical performers include the Brookdale Jazz Quartet, Monmouth Civic Chorus, acoustic blues guitarist Elliott Fischer, and rock band Late 4 Lunch. Local artists include the Celadon Youth Ensemble, and the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Youth Association dance troupe. There will also be readings and films by Holmdel High School students, and a puppet show. Food will be provided by the Kimisis Greek Church, Holmdel.

Admission $5, and free for children age 12 and younger. For details, call Janis at 732-946-2820, ext. 1225, or email Joni at bayonetfarmart@aol.com.

Ocean Grove Boardwalk Art Show

SATURDAY,
JULY 25th
9am to 4pm
RAIN or SHINE!

OCEAN GROVE BOARDWALK ART SHOW
Featuring ME & 74 artists displaying and selling their work.
Glass, Oils and acrylics, pastels, watercolor, mixed media,
pottery, sculpture, photographs, paintings on floor cloths,
jewelry, etchings and paper collage.

Downtown Toms River Arts & Music Festival

Keep track of all the activities at DTR Arts & Music Festival
http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/arts/arts_fest.htm
May 16th, 2009

June 7th, Opening Reception 1-4, Ocean County Artists' Guild

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April 9th, 2009

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Yvonne Yaar, Glass
The Monmouth Museum is beginning the third season of its New Jersey Emerging Artists Series in the Nilson Gallery with an exhibition of works in glass by artist Yvonne Yaar.

"Switchboard Without an Operator"

Yaar is especially interested in the medium of glass, intrigued by its transparency, color and light-reflecting qualities.

She creates both glass jewelry and wall art/sculpture. Each work is made in front of a torch, with a kiln, or with various tools used to manipulate molten glass. She favors organic, asymmetrical shapes and sacred geometry. Her art incorporates themes of motherhood, love of nature, humor and addiction in her work. She has lived on three different continents and believes her exposure to different cultures has also played an important role in her art.

Yaar will share insights on her work in a gallery talk and give a demonstration at the museum 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required, since seating is limited. Call the museum at 732- 747-2266 to register and for additional information. The exhibit will run through April 26.

"Yellow Cityscape"

The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series is an ongoing program for artists who have not previously held a one-person show.

The artists selected represent the diversity of talent in the state and demonstrate their creativity in a wide variety of media. Six artists working in a variety of media are selected each year for a month-long exhibition in the Nilson Gallery.

The Monmouth Museum is located on the Brookdale Community College campus, Newman Springs Road, in Lincroft.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $7.

For more information visit www.monmouthmuseum.org.