Mark M. McCourt's Gallery
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This vessel / urn was made by incorporating two different colors of powdered frit.I named it after my dog Anneabelle,who passed away earlier this year.Now she has a much more beautiful place to rest her soul.We miss you everyday that passes Annebelle! True height is 13.1 inches tall.
This vessel was created by using three different colors of powdered frit. By incorporating the powders together I was able to create a watercolor effect on the surface of the vessel. True height is 13.9 inches
This is a three section encalmo beer mug. This beer mug fills to exactly 16 oz. True height is 5.5 inches tall. I gave this beer mug to "Chip" who is the owner of "The Bier Stein" in Eugene, Oregon.
New Colorado inspired artwork. I am on a mission to recreate mother natures plant life.True height is 15 inches tall.
This piece was very, very difficult to make. I used all clear rod and tubing to create the piece. Then I sandblasted it and oil painted it. Many, many hours of intense labor were involved in the creation process.True height 16.7 inches : True width 10.2 inches. This piece was gifted to my two best friends, Jason Green and Amy Miller just before I departed Eugene, Oregon.
This piece is a 5 section incalmo vessel using the graal technique to produce the bonsai tree images.Frits and powders were used to create this vessel. True height is13.6 inches.
Collaboration goblet by Mark Lammi and Mark McCourt.
This is a 3 section incalmo vessel with a textured cacoon squid on top. I used fine and powdered frit for the vessel body,foot and cacoon. The squid and cap were made with onyx color rod.True height is 17.8 inches. This piece was given to my good friend Karol in trade for some framing work.
This goblet was created by Mark McCourt and Mark Lammi. The stem was made by Mark Lammi and the cup and foot was made by Mark McCourt. Assembled by Mark McCourt.True height is 14.1 inches tall.
Beer mug all double amber purple frit powder with dark elvis lip wrap.True height is 5.4 inches.
This piece is a 5 section incalmo vessel using all frits and powders. True height is 16.3 inches.
This is a collaboration piece that I made with Grace and Cuatro Kruse. I recently took a trip South to Durango, Colorado to work with these guys on a few projects. The week was fabulous! We created many pieces and still made time to go to a couple of breweries. This piece didn't quite fit in the kiln, so I think it is about 17 inches tall.
This is a very large 3 section incalmo vessel. I used a technique called "graal" to produce the tree images on the surface of the glass.To create graal images on glass, you must use a sandblaster and photo resist paper.This piece was very tough to make because of size and complexity. Frits and powders were used to create this vessel. True height is 18.4 inches. This piece was donated to the Eugene Glass School for there annual auction.
This vessel was made by using two different colors of powdered frit.I also used dark elvis for the stem and top.True height is 15.8 inches tall. This vessel sold at "Oceanic Arts Gallery" in Newport, Oregon for $ 495.00
Three section encalmo vessel. Fitted with a glass top and rubber seal. True height is 6.8 inches tall.
Traditional style venetian goblet.True height is 9.7 inches tall.
Martini glass with ice cubes, lemon zest, and stir stick. True height is 5.5 inches, True width is 6.5 inches. Drink up! This martini glass sold at " Oceanic Arts Gallery" in Newport, Oregon for $ 175.00
This is another collaboration piece that I made with Cuatro Kruse on my vacation to Durango, Colorado. This piece stands about 15 inches tall.
This oil lamp was made with rust red fine frit and dark elvis for the stem and lip wrap. True height is 5.8 inches. This oil lamp is currently on display at " Oceanic Arts Gallery" in Newport, Oregon.
New Colorado inspired artwork. True height is 12.8 inches tall.
This rice bowl and sake set was created together by Mark McCourt and Mark Lammi.
I made this rice bowl set to match the colors of a custom kitchen.
This rice bowl was created by incorporating two colors of powdered frit. It has a bright red lip wrap where you rest the chopsticks. These chopsticks are made with caramel color rod and sandblasted to produce such vibrant colors. These rice bowls are very functional and fun to use when you plan to have guests over for a fancy Oriental meal. True height is 4.5 inches. True width is 5 inches. Chopsticks are 7.7 inches long. Eat up! * Featured Page *
I created this vessel during the 2004 Robert Mickelsen class at the Eugene Glass School.True height is 9.7 inches. This vessel was gifted to my good friend "Rue" for trade on organic vegetable gardening lessons.
This is the most complex ink well I've ever made.I call this piece "the goddess".True height is 11.5 inches tall. * Featured Page *
I created this piece of art during the 2004 Robert Mickelsen class at the Eugene Glass School. True height is 10 inches.
I made this set of champagne flutes for my web designers wedding coming up in July. True height is 13 inches tall.
These are very fun pieces to make and very functional as well. It takes many pieces and sections to create these ink wells. There is a pen that detaches and a removable top cap where you store your ink. Great for the fancy reception desk or just art for the office.True height is 10.3 inches.
This is a very functional pen & ink set. True height is 11 inches tall.
This is a 3 section incalmo oil lamp made with blue moon powder and peacock powder. These oil lamps work great! True height is 6.7 inches.
3 section encalmo rice bowl made with rust red and double purple amber frit powders. Chop sticks made with Portland gray color rod.
Does anyone out there have a phantom or mirage that they are willing to sell? Please, if so.... let me know and we can do bizz. Thanx!
Photo of me working in my old shop in Eugene, Oregon.
Artist:
MarkM.McCourt
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Thank you for viewing my gallery. Everything you see above is made with borosilicate glass. I took a long break from glassblowing to seek other forms of artwork, but I am back in the game again with lots of new inspiration and creative ideas. Thanx to all who supported me on my way.
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bravo. Posted by
Sol
on 12/12/2005 7:41:42 PM.
Inpiring... Posted by
JonesArtGlass
on 2/23/2006 12:13:22 AM.
Nice work Mark!!! Posted by
BenBurton
on 10/19/2006 1:10:27 PM.
Absolutley beautiful work Mark, I absolutley love it. Jenny
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jenniferh621
on 9/24/2007 7:56:55 PM.
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