COMMENT 234227
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2011-11-19 09:40 AM |
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amazing work!
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SBJULES
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2011-11-19 09:53 AM |
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Wow, what a magical find. Beautiful work.
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COMMENT 234231
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2011-11-19 09:54 AM |
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Great article! Thanks for sharing Sauls' story.
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COMMENT 234233
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2011-11-19 09:56 AM |
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Beautiful story and work.
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COMMENT 234234
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2011-11-19 10:00 AM |
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WOW!!!! Thank you so much for this article! It made my day ... seriously!
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COMMENT 234235
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2011-11-19 10:01 AM |
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I was close to tears reading and seeing this piece of work. THANK YOU so much for sharing a beautiful and touching story.
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COMMENT 234236
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2011-11-19 10:03 AM |
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Saul did some custom lampshades for a custom (hard to fit) iron chandelier for us years ago, he was amazing to watch and work with. I encourage anyone who wants a special piece made to talk to him.
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COMMENT 234238
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2011-11-19 10:09 AM |
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Interesting story, thanks for sharing. I realize that having lived here most of my life there are still so many people and places to meet and see. That area where he does his glass work is a neat area, did some surfboard shaping for Al Merrick during high school, and during college breaks. Good and interesting people from all walks of life.
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INQUIRING MIND
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2011-11-19 10:14 AM |
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An excellent article. Kudos to Saul, the author and Edhat for covering this very interesting and inspiring selection of our city.
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COMMENT 234242
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2011-11-19 10:21 AM |
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Good article, thanks. I've lived here most of my life and there is still so many people to meet and places to see. That area where he does his work is a cool place, used to shape surfboards there and miss all the interesting people.
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COMMENT 234250P
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2011-11-19 10:48 AM |
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FYI - Last night I walked past the Yes Store (it opened yesterday) and saw Saul's glass work in the window. He has a nice variety of things and they are all very beautiful. He's a superb artisan.
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COMMENT 234252P
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2011-11-19 10:55 AM |
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Now THIS is inspirational!
I am sending the link off to some of our teachers
who are mentoring students facing crucial choices
along their life paths.
Thanks Edhat. This made my day.
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COMMENT 234259
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2011-11-19 11:25 AM |
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Facinating as well as inspirational story! Nicely illustrates how we should never give up on our dreams ... Absolutely stunning glasswork.
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COMMENT 234262
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2011-11-19 11:43 AM |
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SBCC should bring back the glass blowing.
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WESTZYDE
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2011-11-19 11:48 AM |
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Wow. Thank you.
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COMMENT 234267P
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2011-11-19 11:52 AM |
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Truly a wonderful story and a terrific start to the day to read it. Saul does beautiful work. Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures.
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AUNTIE S.
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2011-11-19 12:36 PM |
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What a beautiful article and inspiring story. I have two Christmas ornaments and a prefume bottle of his. The jellyfish lights are amazing - Santa Barbara's Dale Chihully.
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COMMENT 234288
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2011-11-19 12:57 PM |
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Wow! Are those huge chandeliers hanging in the upper left hand corner of the first photo behind Saul? Those are absolutely amazing, would've loved to watch him make those.
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COMMENT 234291
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2011-11-19 01:06 PM |
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This was a wonderful story. It made me remember watching the blowers in Tlaquepaque near Guadalajara.. It was so exciting to also see the young boys waiting their turns to be the next "helper". Now that I am living near Ensenada, his story was truly inspiring.
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HATTIE
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2011-11-19 01:39 PM |
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what an incredible inspiring story & photos! thank you, urban hikers, for writing & sharing this--& thanks to edhat for providing the opportunity for all of us to enjoy it.
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COMMENT 234319P
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2011-11-19 03:13 PM |
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Beautiful, amazing work. AUNTIE S. echoed my thoughts exactly. A question for the Urban Hikers: the previous owner of my house left what are now 20-year-old copies of the Wall Street Journal in the rafters in the garage (not sure why). Occasionally a couple fall down and we recycle them. Would Saul want them? I'm not sure how many are still up there, but he wouldn't have to buy new copies for a bit if he's interested in ours.
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STACE
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2011-11-19 06:44 PM |
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@319P - Urban Hiker here - knowing what we know about Saul, we're sure that he would love to have the old Wall Street Journals...In fact he probably pines for the "old fashioned" papers. If you ask Ed for our email, we'll be sure to coordinate a transfer of the papers. Thank you so much!!!
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COMMENT 234357
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2011-11-19 06:59 PM |
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Wow, I'm blown away by this story and by Saul's beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your write up and photos with us. Saul's story could make a great movie!
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AQUAHOLIC
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2011-11-19 08:00 PM |
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Inspiring, gritty and wonderful story of an artist and his amazing journey. Thank you Urban Hikers!
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COMMENT 234418
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2011-11-20 07:33 AM |
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Thank you so much for this article. I admire your curiosity and love reading about your urban adventures.
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COMMENT 234454
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2011-11-20 08:36 AM |
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Fantastic article and supporting photos. I knew there was a glass blowing community here but you gave a part of it a face and a story. Thanks.
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SPACE
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2011-11-20 08:38 AM |
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Another great article and inspiring subject - thank you Urban Hikers and Ed Hat. Well done Saul, good job in making a life for yourself here in Santa Barbara.
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COMMENT 234467
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2011-11-20 08:50 AM |
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What? No complaints about another illegal immigrant sucking up this nation's resources?!? Fortunately for Saul, he developed an obvious and admirable artistry in making his way in life. Those 'illegals' who pick our fruit, wash our dishes, rake our yards, roof our houses, and on and on, also are craftspeople - just not as sexy craftspeople - and many of them have dramatic stories of heroism about arriving and surviving here, some life-risking. Saul's is a wonderful story; there are many wonderful stories in SB and elsewhere if one just sees them as people and neighbors rather than 'illegals,' or whatever label we use to keep distance between ourselves and others. Fine story - thanks!
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MTNDRIVER
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2011-11-20 09:08 AM |
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What an inspiring story, and such lovely glass work, thanks so much for sharing all of it.
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COMMENT 234517
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2011-11-20 09:46 AM |
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Wow, who would have given that young boy in Ensenada much chance for a succesful life. Great true story, and I have seen some of his work, which is beautiful. Made my day reading this.
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LOURAY
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2011-11-20 10:22 AM |
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Remarkable man, astonishing talent, dramatic story. I'm glad someone mentioned Chihuly upthread; that was the first thing I thought when I saw the jellyfishy piece, but now when I see Chihuly I can think "Alcaraz." Thank you again UHers.
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HANDS08
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2011-11-20 10:53 AM |
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Fascinating story! I was in Murano, Italy watching a glass blower with a group from the Santa Barbara Art Museum a few weeks ago, thinking it was a dieing art. Who knew this was happening in our own backyard?
Saul is very inspirational. It would be wonderful to compile stories like his into a book. I highly recommend the new film "A Better Life."
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COMMENT 234575
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2011-11-20 12:05 PM |
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Wow, I think this is the best story I've read all month. Maybe one of the best all year, anywhere. Thank you so much!
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COMMENT 234838
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2011-11-21 10:08 AM |
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Ok, now that I've wiped away my tears, what a beautiful story and I so look forward to a visit to his shop. There are millions of stories like his, kept secret for obvious reasons and I am so glad his was told, someday I will share my grandmothers story.
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ZEBRA STRIPES
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2011-11-21 11:42 AM |
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Fabulous story about Saul, Gina, and Santa Barbara Art Glass. We found Saul in 2006 when we were looking for a custom dining room chandelier. He crafted 9 pendants, all different colors, patters, shapes. We love night-time viewing -- including the wonderful reflections in 3 windows, clock face, and our glass dining table. So amazing I no longer use candles! It was a joy to work with Saul & Gina. We even visited during production. I highly recommend SB Art Glass!
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