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    Posted 8 years ago

    Alan2310
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    Good Evening CW Friends----(11:30 PM)2016-4-8
    This is a repost of one Canadian Piece of Art Glass by Robert Held, from his Art Glass Gallery"Skoocum" in Calgary, Alberta, this Vase coming from my new friend collection, he decided to downsize, I was the lucky guy to acquire this piece a month ago, this vase was pull feather style with nice Purple and Pink iridescent colours, acid "Skoocum" mark on side at the base(pic 4).
    For sure, I like how turn out my picture, but we have to hold this piece in ours hand to appreciated and feel the quality of this piece, we should(as Canadian) be very proud of some very capable Art Glass Artist, like Robert Held.

    This vase stand 6 inch tall, 4.25 inch at the widest portion, 4 inch flat rim, on a 1.75 inch base.

    Thanks for Viewing.
    Alan

    ------------------------------Robert Held Biography--------------------------------

    Born in Santa Ana, California, Robert Held aspired to be an artist from an early age. His father, a sculptor, only lived six years of his son's life, but passed on the talent and appreciation of art that gave Robert the beginnings of a quest to create beauty in form and color.

    In High School his paintings won him the "Ebell Award" for promising students. He studied painting at Whittier College until ceramics artist F. Carleton Ball crossed his path. To explore this new medium, Robert changed colleges, supporting himself through this time as the Art Director of the Los Angeles County Fair.

    Pursuing a Master's Degree in Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, Robert was awarded the graduate assistantship. At this time, he won the prestigious "Glen Lukins Award" for new work in ceramics.

    Upon graduating, Robert was offered a position as Head of Ceramics at a college being built in Ontario. He accepted the position becoming the youngest department head at the Sheridan College - School of Design.

    In 1968, after a visit to the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, Robert Held discovered a new love: the art of glassblowing. He returned to Sheridan College inspired and succeeded in launching Canada's first college level hot glass program in 1969. This program allowed many Canadian artists to become skilled in this medium, and crowned Robert Held as the pioneer of art glass in Canada.

    Eventually, Mr. Held left the teaching world, and in 1978 he began his own glass studio known as Skookum Art Glass Inc based out of Calgary, AB and operated there until 1987. At this time, he moved to Vancouver, BC, and enjoyed much success there at his studio: Robert Held Art Glass. In April 2013, after 37 years in production glass, Robert decided to retire to pursue other art interests and move to Vancouver Island with his fiancée, Irene. After one month of retirement and a fortuitously for-lease Quonset Hut near his new home, Robert decided to re-open Robert Held Art Glass in beautiful Parksville, BC. Today, Robert Held Art Glass is enjoyed through the many fine galleries and gift shops that carry his work throughout North America, Europe and Japan.

    Robert uses techniques that date back as long ago as 2000 B.C. however, his collections range from classic to contemporary. Some works are inspired by the paintings of famous artists such as Monet and Klimt, while others take inspiration from photographers and even interior designers. Our studio prides itself on providing its customers with a large selection of affordable hand-blown gift items, as well as Robert Held's individual creations for the serious collector.

    Robert's glass work has also been chosen for many prestigious awards and collections. His goblets were selected to grace the table of the Governor General's "Perfect Setting" and his newest commissioned piece: a glass bowl encasing 23rd karat gold maple leaves and sparkling dichroic glass now sits in Her Majesty's Royal Collection. In 2003, a piece from Mr. Held's Flower Line was selected as the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association's Gift of the Year. His glass sculptures may also be found in major collections such as the Roland Michener and the Indus man.

    Courtesy of : http://www.robertheld.com/about.html

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    Comments

    1. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Beautiful photos Alan.
      If it's better in the hand that it looks here it is very very special.
    2. Gruff Gruff, 8 years ago
      That is absolutely beautiful and thanks for the great description.
      Wow!!
    3. Gruff Gruff, 8 years ago
      Had to stop by and see this again
      The colors just blow me away
    4. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      Thanks Alan for sharing this magnificent vase and information
    5. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      Karen, thanks for the compliment, i am getting there for sure, like you know glass in your hands always better, by taking a good care of the picture, I try to get closer possible to the real thing, it's hard when the thing it's so beautiful.
      Many thanks for the comment and the love, always appreciated your feedback on my post, also for your constant support, much appreciated to...;-)
      Take care

      Regards
      Alan
    6. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      Gruff, thanks for your double visit, well for sure i have this vase for some time now, it's maybe not Bohemian, but so lovely.
      Like I mention to Thomas, CW this is all about"show and tell", i try if possible to described more possible from the posted item, some time it difficult, but i like to do it this way.
      Many thanks Gruff for the kind comment and the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.

      Regards
      Alan
    7. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      kivatinitz , me gustó mucho su visita frecuente en mi post , muchas gracias por su comentario y el love.Mucho gracias por su apoyo constante en mi puesto.
      Su opinión me importa
      Saludos
      Alan
    8. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
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      AmatoorPikr, many thanks to all of you for the love, much appreciated that you take some of your time to stop by, also for your constant support.

      Regards
      Alan
    9. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      melaniej
      Trey, many thanks both of you for the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.

      Regards
      Alan
    10. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      mluna99
      Deano
      Ivonne, many to all of you for the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.

      Regards
      Alan
    11. MALKEY MALKEY, 7 years ago
      stunning vase the feathering fab & the subtle pink iridescent just tops it off beautifully Alan

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