Mike Gallegos (That's me) was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After graduating with my Fire Science degree, I moved back to Portland and started working at The Third Eye Shoppe. While I was working there, I met Dan Sweeney of Sweeney Glass. Dan was awesome enough to invite me over to watch him work, and when he let me get behind the torch, I WAS HOOKED. Mike G Glass was established back in 2017, but I've been a lamp worker since 2015.
A lot of what inspires me comes from my daily life. Firefighting was something I worked really hard for and I pay homage to that chapter in my life with my Firefighting themed glass pieces. I also just think to myself, "What kind of glass would I enjoy to see in the world." and I work my way to making it a reality. Doesn't always work out, but I keep pushing myself till it eventually does. Watching something take shape in my mind and then in the world is one of the best feelings. I can only hope that my passion for this craft comes through in my work.