Artist Spotlight: Stacy Polidoro – Stacy.Does.Glass.

Artist Spotlight: Stacy Polidoro – Stacy.Does.Glass.

Few artists have had as much impact on the fluid art community as Stacy Polidori. Known for her innovative techniques, educational content, and passion for helping others succeed, Stacy has inspired countless artists to pick up a cup of paint and begin creating. Through years of experimentation, teaching, and sharing her knowledge, she has become a respected voice in the world of acrylic pouring. In this Artist Spotlight, Stacy shares insights into her artistic journey, creative process, and the lessons she has learned while helping shape the fluid art community.

My Professional career spans over 36 years. I spent the first 15 as a Corporate Design Manager for Fortune 100 Design Departments, ultimately heading up Design & Promotion for Campbell Soup. I had finally left the corporate world to start a family & by necessity, wound up teaching, mentoring, training & preparing artistically gifted children, such as my Daughter, for college & careers in the Art Industry. This was all started & still continues today in my thriving home Studio & that was 10 years ago!

I discovered Fluid Art while getting my Life Coaching Certification, while my Studio was shut down during Covid. I was blown away!!! I quickly mastered all of the Fluid Art techniques and went on to discover my love for pouring over Glass. That’s how “Stacy.Does.Glass.” was born! 

What draws you to the medium of paint pouring? What do you enjoy most about it? 

As a Fine Artist fluent in many mediums such as pencil, painting with watercolor & acrylic, pastels (both chalk & oil), and felt tip, I was used to total control of the medium. With Paint Pouring, all of that goes out the window! You are constantly trying to control the uncontrollable – and that is VERY exciting!!!

Do you frequently use specific techniques or methods in your paint pouring work? Could you walk us through one of your favorite techniques? 

The methods used on Glass are very different from the methods used on canvas. When applying paint on Glass – it is extremely challenging because everything wants to slide right off! So, getting the kinds of patterns and pioneering the use of Micas/Pigments on Glass is something I am very proud of. The application of Micas/Pigments on Glass was a technique & category that I had created that did not exist & had never been done before on Facebook. One of my favorite applications is another technique that I had created, which is hand layering Micas/Pigments on Glass.

What inspires your artistic style and choice of colors? Do any particular themes or motifs recur in your work?

Everything inspires me, and I just LOVE COLOR! It could be something I see in nature, a piece of beautiful fabric, a photograph or just something I dream up in my imagination. Also – I really love a challenge, which is why I fell so in love with pouring on Glass! Getting beautiful patterns on Glass with separated colors is so challenging & that’s why I’m always pushing the envelope & creating new techniques & applications.

Second – Was the discovery that my Glass pieces were just as beautiful on the inside as they were on the outside!  Many of my open concept pieces such as bowls, the views can appreciated from both inside and outside of the piece.

How do you overcome creative blocks or challenges when working on a project?

I rarely have creative blocks; my challenge is more so choosing one of the many ideas that are on my ongoing list of things I’d love to try & experiment with!

However, I do have to be careful with burnout. My Studio is REALLY busy, and because most of my Students/Clients are planning on Artistic careers, both Students & Parents really rely on me to navigate many important things in addition to their Artistic training. 

Things such as college prep, portfolios & college applications. I am very proud to say that all of my graduates have gotten into one of the top 5 Art Colleges here in the U.S. & all of them with scholarships. Somewhere in between classes, I have my own personal artwork to get done, a family and a household to take care of & managing my Facebook page, not only content but editing videos. It gets to be overwhelming sometimes, and every once in a while, I have to take a few steps back to catch my breath!

How do you know when a paint pouring piece is finished? What criteria do you use to evaluate your work? 

It’s a funny thing as a natural born Artist – you just “know” it’s a  “knowing”, and it’s always been there for me.

What advice would you give to aspiring paint pouring artists who are just starting out?

Experiment! Try things out! Try anything & EVERYTHING that you are curious about! Don’t take other people’s words for it. There is nothing like trying things out for yourself and making so many surprise discoveries along the way!

Lastly, where can we find more of your work or connect with you online?

As I mentioned earlier, I own and operate a very busy Art Studio where I teach and sell my work. My Business and students come first, so currently, my only social media platform is Facebook. You can find and follow me @Stacy Polidoro or Stacy Does.Glass.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists

Stacy Polidori’s influence extends far beyond the artwork she creates. Through her willingness to share knowledge, develop new techniques, and encourage artists around the world, she has helped countless people discover the joy of fluid art. Her dedication to creativity, education, and artistic growth continues to leave a lasting impact on the community she has helped build. As she continues to innovate and inspire, her passion for teaching and creating remains a driving force that encourages artists of all skill levels to keep learning, experimenting, and creating.