The artist studies are my sketches as I start a piece.
I just sketch with glass. I start with my
photographs and first do a pencil drawing. Then to
figure color combinations and light/shadow dimensions
I create the glass sketches. These range in size from
a 6" x 12" to a 9" x 18" or variations of this scale.
I focus on the faces but also can include ears, noses,
feet, spots -- all to give me information for my large
fine art pieces. If I need additional information I
then do a miniature vitreous painting giving me more
complete information.