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James Alloway Art Glass Est.1987 Me and the cat hard at work One of my latest Wall Platters www.jamesallowayartglass.com My story begins in Portland, Oregon. I was born February 3, 1957, the oldest of three children. I have spent my entire life in the Portland area, my two children have attended the same schools that I went to growing up. On a couple of occasions they have even had teachers that were my classmates when I attended school. My first encounter with glass happened when I was in the fourth grade. My mother had enrolled me in a summer school science class, I remember bending glass tubing in an alcohol burner for a class project. In 1970, I visited Colonial Jamestown, where the very first glasshouse for our nation started operating in 1608. It is interesting to look at the postcards from this adventure to Jamestown and see that I am currently using the same kind of tools every day that they were using in 1608. My next encounter with glass would come in a high school ceramics class. Our class visited a stained glass studio where I first saw Tiffany style lampshades being made, I was very impressed with their beauty. At this time in my life, my father owned and operated a service station, which involved my other passion, working on cars. It seemed only natural that I would end up working as an auto mechanic, I did this for the next 10 years. I sustained a back injury and needed something to keep me busy while I recuperated, I started taking a class in stained glass windows. This is where my ideas about glass really started to take off, I started visiting art galleries to look at stained glass windows to get different ideas and see new styles. In exploring the galleries, I rediscovered another form of art glass, mouth blown glass. The art glass pieces that I was seeing weren't the same crude vessels that I was familiar with from Jamestown years ago. This glass was beautifully shaped and the colors were bright and bold. I knew at that time that I would not make any more stained glass windows, I was enthralled with the idea of making mouth blown glass. I investigated and soon found a glass blower in Portland that was giving classes, this was where I was introduced to glass blowing. By the time that my eight week long, two hours a week class was finished, I had constructed a studio in the garage of my home. I consider myself to be 90% self-taught, my style has been inventive to achieve the looks that I envision as nobody has ever told me what I "can't do". In doing this, it has eliminated restrictions, allowing me to be creative from inside of my mind. Glass blowing takes patience, timing and a passion to accomplish. Timing is imperative with blowing glass, you can do just the right thing at the wrong time and it will turn in to a complete disaster. My desire to be successful in this craft draws me to my studio, the pleasure that others receive from my work keeps me there.James Alloway combines superb craftsmanship and vivid imagination with an artistry not describable in words. His work speaks volumes. To fully understand this statement one must see his creations first hand. This Master glass artist is sought out by collectors as well as other craftsmen worldwide. Being primarily self taught his methods and techniques are inventive to say the least. Each piece is a unique creation that has made a magical journey from a mass of molten glass to a visual treasure. The many years perfecting his techniques has definitely been time well spent. The fluidity with which he works is analogous to a highly trained ballet dancer. Every step of the creation process seems to move effortlessly into the next. Within the privacy of his studio, James Alloway sheds his earthly facade and hears only the silent voice of his soul. Unencumbered by the outside world true creative genius flows as does liquid glass. This year marks 21 years of making glass. Each item that James crafts is a unique one of a kind design. Superior customer service is top priority with each transaction. The feedback file shows the level of dedication to the eBay clientele. Good luck with your bidding! Listings To protect bidder privacy, when the price or highest bid on an item reaches or exceeds a certain level, User IDs will be displayed as anonymous names. For auction items, a bold price means at least one bid has been received. Note: Anonymous names may appear more than once and may represent different bidders. Item Start End Price Title High Bidder/Status 120473335876 Sep-24-09 Dec-23-09 08:56:33 $300.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway 10 Cane Filagrana48 Available 120490825087 Nov-08-09 Dec-08-09 23:33:16 $250.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Psychedelic # 41 Available 110455700150 Nov-09-09 Dec-09-09 09:05:57 $250.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Psychedelic # 41 Available 120490999765 Nov-09-09 Dec-09-09 10:17:52 $250.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Psychedelic # 42 Available 110455734859 Nov-09-09 Dec-09-09 10:37:55 $250.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Psychedelic # 46 Available 110461201906 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 18:10:55 $95.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway New Design#342 u***1 110461203696 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 18:20:33 $87.70 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway MINI PW #341 i***r 110461204764 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 18:30:17 $34.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway GLD ADVENTURINE#827 y***d 110461206211 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 18:40:49 $68.89 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway NEW Glitterball#126 i***r 110461207456 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 18:50:15 $86.00 Paperweights: Handmade Contemporary Glass Alloway # 68 y***d 120496926101 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 19:00:28 $149.00 Paperweights: Handmade Glass Alloway Southern Belle#32 i***r 110461210720 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 19:10:50 $50.99 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway NEW Design #826 y***d 120496929454 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 19:20:38 $68.00 Marbles: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Psychedelic # 45 y***d 110461214183 Nov-22-09 Nov-29-09 19:30:26 $100.00 Paperweights Art Glass Contemporary Psychedelic # 130 u***1 110461449181 Nov-23-09 Dec-23-09 10:15:15 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#129 Available 120497178679 Nov-23-09 Dec-23-09 10:28:46 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#128 Available 120497186752 Nov-23-09 Dec-23-09 10:44:03 $425.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Large Psychedelic#131 Available 110461467020 Nov-23-09 Dec-23-09 10:53:55 $200.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #129 Available 110461475526 Nov-23-09 Dec-23-09 11:09:31 $250.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway New Design#343 Available 120497740295 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 17:06:18 $200.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #130 Available 110462024912 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 17:19:22 $225.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #135 Available 120497746705 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 17:33:53 $425.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Large Psychedelic#138 Available 120497750476 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 17:49:31 $200.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #131 Available 120497754534 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 18:03:05 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#135 Available 110462039862 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 18:22:28 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#133 Available 120497763215 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 18:37:09 $275.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway 9 Cane TLF #57 Available 110462054103 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 19:25:19 $125.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway New Design#344 Available 110462060450 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 19:55:26 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#134 Available 110462062470 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 20:07:00 $225.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #134 Available 110462065637 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 20:24:47 $250.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway New Design#345 Available 120497790988 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 20:40:46 $225.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #133 Available 110462071881 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 21:06:50 $250.00 Paperweights: Handmade Glass Contemporary Alloway LF#69 Available 120497796782 Nov-24-09 Dec-24-09 21:19:14 $250.00 Paperweights: Contemporary Glass Alloway End of Day #18 Available 120497980343 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 09:48:36 $275.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway 9 Cane TLF #56 Available 120497984931 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 10:00:33 $225.00 Paperweights: Handmade Art Glass Alloway Quadmania #132 Available 110462261358 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 10:13:50 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#137 Available 120497995779 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 10:26:48 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#132 Available 120497999728 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 10:34:51 $350.00 Paperweights Art Glass Alloway Portland Psychedelic#136 Available 120498006061 Nov-25-09 Dec-25-09 10:48:38 $425.00 Paperweights Contemporary Alloway Gaffers Revenge # 71 Available Go see all current items for sale by this member. FeedBacks User:nascarnut21( 542)  Date:Nov-27-09 14:54:43 PST Praise: REALLY KOOL MARBLE. GREAT, FAST SELLER. THANK YOU. User:booom( 402)  Date:Nov-27-09 05:56:52 PST Praise: Awesome Item!!! Great E-bayer!! AAA+++ User:dianeamethyst( 804)  Date:Nov-26-09 07:39:59 PST Praise: Excellent craftmanship. A truly gorgeous item to showcase. Packaged well. User:dianeamethyst( 804)  Date:Nov-26-09 07:35:54 PST Praise: Wonderful color choices&stunning design. Super fast, friendly service. Recommend User:pete0502-2007( 91)  Date:Nov-26-09 03:15:38 PST Praise: Beautiful marble; excellent quality as always! User:kvp1648( 391)  Date:Nov-25-09 20:41:13 PST Praise: Outstanding products and great service! Thanks User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-25-09 16:58:51 PST Praise: super packaging, super fast & one heck of an artist. AAAAA++++++ User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-25-09 16:57:10 PST Praise: THANKS ALWAYS ANOTHER GREAT PAPERWEIGHT. User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-25-09 16:56:12 PST Praise: super artist. THANKS AAAAA++++ User:grumpyboybarry( 1203)  Date:Nov-25-09 15:47:43 PST Praise: Thank you James. Another impressive marble with fast ship, expert pack, all A+! User:gofergravy( 363)  Date:Nov-22-09 20:11:29 PST Praise: Very fast shipping, Exellent service, top grade merchandise.A#1 artist/sculptor. User:ronbuol( 678)  Date:Nov-21-09 14:02:24 PST Praise: fantastic marble, thank you very much User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-20-09 10:22:51 PST Praise: super artist. THANKS AAAAA++++ User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-20-09 10:21:58 PST Praise: ANOTHER SUPER PAPERWEIGHT AND SUPER PACKAGING. THANKS User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-20-09 10:20:12 PST Praise: super artist. THANKS AAAAA++++ User:mountainmonster( 1995)  Date:Nov-19-09 11:00:07 PST Praise: very good transaction, thanks User:grumpyboybarry( 1203)  Date:Nov-18-09 16:48:14 PST Praise: Love the Green in this one James. It really 'POPS' in the sunlight. Thank you! User:dianeamethyst( 804)  Date:Nov-12-09 16:56:17 PST Praise: Impressive craftmanship& creative design.A radiant beauty. Excellent service. User:uncompahgre24( 172)  Date:Nov-12-09 16:11:20 PST Praise: beautiful work, thank you User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-12-09 09:24:39 PST Praise: super craftsman, great packaging, and fast AAA+++++ User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-12-09 09:23:41 PST Praise: super artist. THANKS AAAAA++++ User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-12-09 09:22:59 PST Praise: super artist. THANKS AAAAA++++ User:gretasue1937( 582)  Date:Nov-12-09 09:22:08 PST Praise: ANOTHER SUPER PAPERWEIGHT. THANKS User:markbrabcab( 44)  Date:Nov-07-09 23:28:08 PST Praise: fantastic marble arrived very quickly as described User:ru4dawgs( 163)  Date:Nov-07-09 20:13:52 PST Praise: Super piece of art!! Great ebay seller - each item more beautiful than last! To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page.

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