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Elementary School Teacher and Professional Glass Smith Joby McGowan Adds a Whimsical Touch of Color to Functional Art
- Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Permalink
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Joby McGowan Glass Smith ArtistJoby grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and currently resides in Seattle, Washington. His work takes on whimsical color schemes that are sure to make you smile.
Joby completed undergraduate work at Mount Mercy College in the area of elementary and early childhood education. He went on to obtain a masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Reading and Language Arts. Today, Joby teaches elementary school in the Seattle area by day and creates fused glass by night.


All of the fused glass pieces are made with COE 96 fusing glass and fired in a digitally controlled kiln to ensure proper annealing for durability.

 

 

Fun Whimsical Wall Art FacesArt Glass by Joby McGowan"I am drawn to vivid and whimsical color schemes. I have made many trips to Pike Place Market in Seattle just to look at the rows and rows of perfectly lined fruits and vegetables that pop with color Spending so much time with young children you cant help but tap into your own creativity and inner child. Thus, I fuse glass "

 

Fun Whimsical Wall Art Faces
These pieces are made from fusing glass and are sure to add a splash of color to any home or work space. Specify what color face you prefer when ordering. See color selections below. Each face is handmade and unique.

Stunning Stripes Table Art Glass SculptureStunning Stripes Table Art Glass Sculpture
This table art has texture galore and sure to be a conversation piece. Product Dimensions & Details - This piece was made with System 96 and Uroboros COE 96 fusing glass

Handmade and ships from Joby's studio in Seattle, Washington

 

Glass Earth Inspired WindchimesEarth Inspired Windchimes
These wind chimes are made to order. Each set has 5 chimes in various colors. Your chimes will look similar to the ones featured in the photos. Colors will vary, but each chime on the set will be a different color with accenting squares of color at the bottom of the bar.

Wooden sticks, wire, fused glass Each set of chimes will vary in size from approx. 10-12 " wide by approx. 8-10" tall

 

Decorative Art Glass Sushi Set for 2Decorative Art Glass Sushi Set for 2
Looking for the perfect gift for a newlywed couple? Look no further! The young couple in love will enjoy sitting in front of the fire place with a bottle of wine and two hand made sushi plates staked with sushi, cheese, crackers or whatever else hits the spot. Product Dimensions & Details - Measures: 4.25 inches square.

 

 

Decorative Art Glass Serving PlateDecorative Art Glass Serving Plate
This serving plate measures 7 inches square. The base was made with transparent red glass. Twenty-Seven squares of various colors in descending size were cut from opaque glass and stacked on top. The structure was then fired in a digitally controlled kiln at 1425 degrees to create a single sheet of glass. The fused piece was then placed on a ceramic plate mold with a slight corner curve to be slumped at 1250 degrees. Both the firing and the slumping took place in a digitally controlled kiln to ensure proper annealing for durability. Product Dimensions & Details - Measures 7 inches square. Made with System 96 - Spectrum Fusing Glass.


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