Bowls, crystal or glass, are beautiful things to decorate with. I notice a lot of glass being used for decoration lately. It can be functional and beautiful. When the bowl or vase is empty it can still be stunning when the light catches the glass or even better when it has a design or some special meaning engraved on it. I do quite a few bowls for wedding and special anniversary gifts or just decorative pieces to dress up a room. A bowl can be a wonderful commemorative piece as well. These bowls shown, have a west coast flavor to them. They were both commissioned wedding gifts. They are intaglio engraved, which means they are quite deeply carved into the thick glass and have a very 3 dimensional look to them. They become functional art pieces.
Discovered glass engraving while attending the Interior Design Program at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1986. While researching glass, found the guild of Glass Engravers in London, England.
Started engraving glass in 1986 as a hobby and began taking commissions over the years. Relocated to British Columbia in 1988 and engraved mirrors, window and cabinet panels for two local glass shops and completed numerous private commissions on diverse glassware.
Previous Gallery representation, Lloyd Gallery, Penticton, B.C. and the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan, gift shop.
Started an Engraving business out of my studio in Naramata B.C.
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley surrounded by orchards, vineyards and a lake, my tiny rustic studio sits on Naramata Creek at my home. Currently engraving heirloom, heartfelt pieces for private clients as well as decorative pieces for the interior design market.
Elected craft Member of the Guild of Glass Engravers. www.gge.org.uk The primary aims of the guild are to promote the highest standards of creative design and craftsmanship in glass engraving.
e-mail tommoloney@shaw.ca
Bowls, crystal or glass, are beautiful things to decorate with. I notice a lot of glass being used for decoration lately. It can be functional and beautiful. When the bowl or vase is empty it can still be stunning when the light catches the glass or even better when it has a design or some special meaning engraved on it. I do quite a few bowls for wedding and special anniversary gifts or just decorative pieces to dress up a room. A bowl can be a wonderful commemorative piece as well. These bowls shown, have a west coast flavor to them. They were both commissioned wedding gifts. They are intaglio engraved, which means they are quite deeply carved into the thick glass and have a very 3 dimensional look to them. They become functional art pieces.
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