Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
End of summer...2013
Last few day's I have completed a number of pieces pictures up soon! The candlestick set below is engraved a running Cheetah on one side and on the the is one waiting to charge. The fascinating thing about this set is you can sit them together or divided and they still look complete with a 3D effect. I have included several pics for you! Hope you enjoy:)
This are two candle sticks sold as a set...
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Private commission, mini crystal perfume bottle holder
This is a mini bottle perfume bottle engraved all round with flowers. The top is also engraved. This mini bottle makes a perfect holiday gift as well as a Mother's Day gift! I have included pictures of the initial sketches which I always sketch directly on the glass. Hope you enjoy it!
Initial sketch...
After sketching with a black marker I go over it with a diamond tip....
Finished bottle, signed and numbered...
Inside The Artist Studio...Akoko Okeyo
INSIDE THE ARTIST'S STUDIO: Glass Artist Akoko Okeyo
She's in the zone. Glass artist Akoko Okeyo, barely recognizable beneath goggles, respirator, ear plugs and a blanket of iridescent dust, skillfully coaxes her creations to life as the pop strains of Beyonce compete with a demanding drill. Ensconced in her garage-based studio for hours at a stretch, the girl is truly in her glory.
Based in Newport Beach, California, Akoko is one of a small, select group of artists who hand-engrave glass art, a technique requiring great skill, training and certification. From perfume bottles to custom shower doors (and, everything in between), Akoko's artwork frequently features African animals, dolphins, florals, dragonflies and nudes. Much of her work is commission based - and, because each piece is hand engraved, no two works are identical. In fact, she limits herself to a maximum of five commissions of the same work to maintain quality and to keep her artwork fresh.
Her process is both intensive and time-consuming. She bases her decisions on subject matter requirements and glass properties. Envisioning what goes onto the glass is only the beginning; what goes into the glass is what gives her work its dimension. Composition, pose, bone structure, glass thickness, light, and surface area are all primary considerations. Knowing where to begin is one thing; knowing where to stop is yet another.
Once she decides on a subject, Akoko studies photographs to confirm her knowledge of bone structure and surface detail. From there, she "sleeps on it" for several nights to allow ample time for her vision to take shape. Only then will she sketch onto glass and begin to drill. She places her artwork on the top, bottom, sides, and even the insides of glass vessels - requiring her to visualize, plan and execute her artwork upside down or inside out while still maintaining surgical skill and precision. Depending on size, a single work of art can take up to several days to complete; larger works can take several months.
The results are breathtaking - particularly when displayed with a carefully positioned L.E.D. light. You'll find Akoko most weekends in Art-A-Fair booth B24. Don't miss your opportunity to see and purchase the exquisite works of this talented artist! Art-A-Fair is open daily through September 1, 2013.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Perfume Bottle, Mini engraved with flowers
Engraved a series of mini fragrance bottles which turned out great! Very pleased with them..I have included pictures to show you from sketch to finished product...I use a permanent marker to sketch the image on the glass. Then use a diamond point to outline the image in the glass and proceed to engrave. Hope you like it! Both pieces currently available for sale at Art A Fair...
Finished product above...Oleg Cassini perfume bottle...
Sketches on glass using a black marker...
Work in progress....above...👌
Crystal Perfume bottle engraved with butterflies..
This is one of my best sellers...it's engraved with butterflies on all sides giving it a 3D effect. Very simple yet very elegant. Perfect gift for perfume bottle collectors or bridal gifts, Mother's Day and all! You can't go wrong with it...all my engravings are signed and numbered. I also do in store engagements at department stores and can personalize your favorite fragrance...
Friday, August 23, 2013
Female Nude Breast, hand engraved...
The Tree of Life. Female nude engraved in glass. Set in a beautiful wooden frame the glass is a 1/2" thick, 2'.1" wide and 3'.6" high with LED lights embedded in the frame, giving a soft glow. Completed over a 6 week period.
Please note that this is a large piece, this piece took hundreds of hours to complete and is beautiful in real life.
Hummingbirds engraved on crystal tumblers...
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Measurements: 4.5"H
Perfume bottle, engraved with flowers, butterfly
Thuno Ario, (Nude) Breast
Giraffe collection...
Engraved this set of wine glasses with giraffes for a personal collector. He had visited Kenya some a couple years ago... Each piece had two giraffes on them and at the bottom i hand engraved the words "Karibu Tanzania" which means welcome to Tanzania. They turned out awesome and he was very pleased.
www.akokoart.com
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