~ VERY ~ LARGE ~ HAND BLOWN GLASS FLUTED BOWL ~ SIGNED ~ BRIGHT VIVID COLORS ~ PATTERN MADE WITH GLASS CANES ~ Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 277.00 Time Left - Bid Count 15 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 13, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Maineville, Ohio See more about '~ VERY ~ LARGE ~ HAND BLOWN GLASS FLUTED BOWL ~ SIGNED' Description   Be sure to see my other glass auctions - click here      VERY LARGE HAND BLOWN GLASS FLUTED BOWL   "Design Created With Bright Canes of Colored Glass"       BY ARTIST DARREN GOODMAN    Up for auction is a unique piece of hand blown glass art!!!     It's brand new.  I just made it.   This piece is an original design by the emerging glass artist Darren Goodman (me).           Here are the details for this piece:     Width:  19"     Height:  12½"     Colors:   The colors on this large fluted bowl are very deep and vibrant.  The outside pattern was made with glass canes of different colors.  The inside of this bowl has additional white glass canes with the outside colors showing through.  The bowl will sit very nicely on its side if you want to display it like that.   See photos below. Although I sell my art in stores and galleries, I also sell on Ebay because I can quickly find out if people like a particular style.  Also... at galleries I may have to wait months for a piece to sell, and then another month or two to collect 50% of the selling price.  On Ebay, my piece will sell quickly and I get paid right away.  It's also a good deal for you, because you are buying directly from the artist (me), and you determine the value.  Click here to see my other glass auctions This work is in perfect condition and has no chips, cracks or any structural defects.  This piece is very stable and will not wobble at all.   It has been signed and dated on the bottom (Darren Goodman).  It comes with a money back guarantee (below).   Sent along with this piece comes an artist picture and bio sheet.  Who knows...  someday I might be famous and this piece could be worth a lot.  Do not miss this opportunity to own a very unique and beautiful piece of art and help out a new artist too!!!    Thanks for looking and good luck!!!!   Glass art is a great way to decorate your home.  It also makes a great gift for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc.   Interested in having a custom made piece of glass in YOUR COLORS???   Visit my "me page" for information on having a custom piece made sold thru Ebay.    Click here   The high quality of my glass art is indicated by my extensive feedback and my high percentage of repeat customers. Click here to see my feedback   <-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19"--------------------------------------------------------------------------->     Note that the white spots are reflections from the photo lights.     Click here to see my other glass auctions     Click here to see my feedback     This bowl will site nicely on its side if you want to display it like that.     Click here to see my feedback     First I made the canes - then I made the piece.     Click here to see my feedback     Click here to see my other glass auctions                      RECENT QUESTIONS I HAVE RECEIVED:   What kind of galleries do you show your work in? I mostly show my work in contemporary glass galleries. The pieces for these galleries are highly sophisticated sculptures which are cut and polished (the picture to the right is an example). This series is called my "Pathway" series. Do you operate your own glass blowing studio? Yes - I started my own glass studio about one year after graduating college, and have now been operating my own hot glass studio since February 2005! I teach private lessons during the spring, winter and fall, and during the summer I focus exclusively on my work - primarily the sculptural glass.  Running a hot glass shop can be pretty expensive and a whole lot of work, but in the end it is all worth it! What other interest's do you have? I am very interested in music. My father is a musician, and I grew up playing music within my family. Though I know how to play the drums and piano, I mainly play acoustic guitar and do the singer/songwriter kind of thing. I perform around once or twice a month in my free time. My all time favorite musician/songwriter is Ray Charles and my favorite living musician/songwriter is Jason Mraz.   A letter from a recent customer... Hi Darren: Just wanted to say thank you so very much for my beautiful bowl which arrived here safely today. I must say that I was absolutely stunned when I unwrapped it.  It's far more beautiful than I ever imagined. Thank you for a lovely piece of art and joy for our household!  I can't wait till my husband gets home to see your incredible work! Our most sincere thanks....    Cathy   Please only bid with intentions to buy and ask all questions before you bid.    SHIPPING & INSURANCE:  Shipping on this piece will be $40 to anywhere in the US.  That will include insurance and professional packing with double box, peanuts, and bubble wrap.    PAYMENTS:  I prefer paypal, but will also accept a personal check or money order.  Shipment will be within 48 hours after you pay.  For checks, I do wait until it clears before I ship.  Thanks and feel free to ask me any questions you might have.   MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - I really want you to be happy with your purchase. If you don't like your glass piece for any reason, just return it back to me in perfect condition, and I will refund your money less shipping charges (the shipping charges and insurance to return the item is your responsibility).   Click here to see my other glass auctions !!! Check my me page:  Click here I want to thank everyone for the kind words they are saying about my glass...       RECENT FEEDBACK Click here to see ALL my feedback Comment From Better than in the pictures. Fast shipping and double boxed too. A+++ asahi2002 ( 44) So beautiful...absolutely breath taking :) excellent shipping and packaging !! bellabeania ( 29) Beautiful piece. Well-packaged. Thanks, Darren. AAAAA+ ajcdesigner ( 93) Awesome piece of glass!! I will be watching for more!!! Fast shipping!!! nwohpackrat ( 11) REPEAT BUYER! Excellent item, well packed, prompt & reasonable shipping!! 1eaglesoar ( 616) Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!! Item is more beautiful in person!!!! krys114 ( 10) Fast shipping, item was beyond expectations, packed terrific. Thank you, AAA++++ davecols ( 33) Beautiful beyond picture and description. My 2nd Dirwood piece and I am thrilled! jgagle ( 45) Bowl is absolutely beautiful and loved by recipient. Great shipping and service. vcbp_alum ( 41) Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!! Item is more beautiful in person!!!! krys114 ( 10) AMAZING!!! Fantastic artist!! He is destined to become the next chihuly! capys5 ( 220)   Click here to see ALL my feedback     Check my me page and see my "Glass Tower" Click here       Place a Bid!