I started making marbles in the summer of 2006, after a one year fascination and collecting frenzy of vintage machine made marbles. I was very drawn to the incredible colors and swirls, the smoothness of the glass, and of course the shine. This fascination, and a lifetime of pursuing different art forms made a connection.

After a bit of research, a book or two, and perhaps a couple DVDs by some incredible artist, I purched some very basic equipment and supplies.  It took a bit, but soon I was making some very simple marbles.

Marble making was a perfect match for my personality. As an artist I have used many mediums, Oils, water colors, medal, and wood. the problem is I never had the patience with most to see the work completed. Glass has a quick gradification turnaround. I can spend an hour or two behind the torch fusing glass together and manipulating it, and within a few hours I am holding my finished work in my hand. I remember working on an oil painting for weeks and still never finishing it. I have a very nice watercolor painting of a butterfly wing around my house somewhere that will likely never have a butterfly body painted next to it.

From summer 2006 to now I have learned a great deal, and as I look at other artists work and see the possibilities I am amazed at the diversity within a single medium. I hope to bring this world many pieces of glass art that will be around for generations to come.

Check out more of my glass art:

www.mcmarbles.com

www.mcmarbles.etsy.com