Kim's First Panel . . .

Note the precision and alignment of the leaded lines, the beautiful color and texture choices, and the look of satisfaction and accomplishment on Kim's face.

That's what it's all about. I've gotta say, we should all give him a round of applause for a job well done!!

Way
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He's already got another one started . . . Can't wait to see what he comes out with next!!

By the way, if you're in need of tires, auto repairs or brake service for your car or truck, Kim is the guy to see. He owns Binion Tire Company in Newnan. I am quite sure he'll take good care of you!

Kim Duncan
Binion Tire Company
(770) 253-4608
26 Spence Ave
Newnan, GA 30263

Karen's Heron

Karen just finished a spectacular rendition of a Great Blue Heron. She did a fantastic job of rendering the bird in exquisite detail. She even photographed a heron in the wild to make sure the coloring was anatomically correct. She did a wonderful job in selecting glass to represent the feathers and various landscape features.





















Awesome job, Karen!!!!!

Beverly Finishes TWO Projects!!

Beverly and I always laugh about how many projects she has going at one time. It is my job as the instructor to remind her to finish something!

She has really gone above and beyond for her first panel, and finished TWO!!!
















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Both are simply gorgeous!! The color selections are just outstanding, and the precision of her work is nothing less than amazing!

We are especially proud of her for finishing two lovely panels!!

199th L.I.B. Christmas Surprise

Kay,
I wanted to thank-you for creating a beautiful stained glass Christmas gift that proudly hangs in our home.
As the sun shines the Redcatcher stained glass artwork explodes with colors of the 199th LIB Unit insignia and reminds me of all the brave young men I had the honor of serving with during that troubled time.
Take care, stay healthy and happy
Rodger Crum
LTC USAR, Retired

Cathy's Water Lily

Another wonderful use of the medium by Cathy. She surely has a knack for interpreting the movement and images captured in the glass. This water lily and dragon fly are rendered beautifully. The background glass is just fabulous. If only the photo could do it justice!!

Kate's First Project - Portrait of Pooh

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This is Kate's first project. An exquisite portrait of her first horse, Pooh. She did an outstanding job, capturing the details of the horse's expression. Also, she managed to recreate the precise details of the bridle and reins. The picture really doesn't do this one justice at all. It is BEAUTIFUL!!

Nicely done, Kate!!

Brenda's First Leaded Panel

Brenda is making three panels, one for each of the big bay windows in her kitchen. She has finished the center panel! It looks FANTASTIC!!





















I just had to throw in the next photo. It captures the essence of Brenda's personality. She is delightful, beautiful and funny. What a great time we have on Mondays!!




















Here's a photo of Brenda with Hombre, me and Carol.




You can't tell that we have a good time together!!

Ann's Carousel Horse

Ann loves Carousel Horses. She chose this beautiful boy for her second project.

She did an amazing job with her textures and color choices. Way to go, Ann!! Another FABULOUS piece!!

Deborah's Portrait of Robbie and Josh

The photo doesn't do it justice, but you can always come by the Studio to see it in person!!


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Deborah has really out done herself again. This is a beautifully executed portrait of her sons Josh and Robbie.

Way to go, Deborah!!

Deborah's Portrait of Steven

Deborah created a portrait of her oldest son for her second project. This is absolutely amazing. I had my doubts about a black and white stained glass piece initially. I told her if she could see it, then go for it!!

I think she nailed it!! Of course, the photo does it no justice at all. The panel is fabulous. Right down to the woodgrain texture she captured on the logs. WOW!!

Portrait of Ali and Rose (Rocky, too!)

Trisha Herring of NiteStar Australian Shepherds (http://www.nitestar.net/) has been one of my staunchest supporters over the years. She has commissioned me to do portraits of three of her dogs . . . so far :-) !! She also saw fit to let me have two of her beautiful girls, Peggy Lee and Callie.

The first portrait Trisha commissioned was of her "heart dog", A-BISS AKC/ASCA Ch NiteStar's Eye of the Tiger, "Rocky" . Here are some photos of that first portrait (my first dog portrait!).





















Here is a comparison of the portrait to the photograph:









Earlier this year, Trisha's husband commissioned me to do a portrait of Trisha's two foundation bitches. Rose and Ali also happen to be the mothers of my two girls, Peggy Lee and Callie. Following are the photos and drawings I used to work up the pattern for the stained glass panel.

ASCA/AKC Ch Navarro's LoveStory of NiteStar, STDs, RS-N, GS-N, JS-N, NAC, NJC, NGC, DNA-CP, "Ali"




















Hall Of Fame and ROMX-I, A-Ch Woodstock's Color Me "Rose" STDs, DNA-CP
















The drawing used to make the stained glass pattern:

Here is the completed portrait. Everyone who saw it in the studio thought it was a portrait of Peggy Lee and Callie . . . they are indeed chips off the old block!!

Carol's Horses

This is Carol's first piece . . . and what a doozie!!
















This is a portrait of her two paint horses, Sissy and Sunshine. Carol did a fantastic job of glass selection to get just the right colors for the horses, the manes and the hooves. Her work is just fantastic!!

Way to go, girl!!!!

Maria's Mustang

Once again, Maria has done a magnificent job!! This one is a "portrait" of her Uncle's Girlfriend, his 1967 Mustang Fastback. Her Uncle's wife commissioned this piece as a birthday present. Check it out!!

He looks pretty happy to me!!





Maria also looks very happy and proud of herself. . . . as she should be!! Very nicely done, Maria. You did a magnificent job!!

Ron's Great Big Ole Window Installation

Ron has constructed the largest student project to date. It is a GREAT BIG OLE window for his bathroom window, over the garden tub. Following are some photos of installation day.

A final polish . . .



Ron, on the left, is thinking, "WOW, I can't believe I built this thing!!"
Bathroom window "Before":
















Not to fear, Sookie is here!!






















This tub ain't big enough for the three of us!!




















Rub a dub, dub. Two men in a tub.





































What can be said about this one, but WOW!! It is absolutely magnificent. Very nicely done, Ron. I know you are very proud of yourself, as are we all!! Thanks again for opening your home up to the class for installation day. We had a great time!

Brenda's Hummingbird

Here is a photo of a very proud Brenda with her first project. She did a fantastic job!! Wonderful use of the glass, and beautiful, bright colors.


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I can't wait to see what she'll do next!!!

Great job, Brenda!

Deborah's Portrait of Koz

Here's Deborah's latest masterpiece! It is a portrait of her friend's dog, Koz. Her friend was thrilled to receive such a special gift.









As usual, the photo doesn't do it justice. She captured every detail of Koz's expression, right down to the pupils of his eyes and his nostrils, and the shadow on his tongue. I think he looks like he is smiling.

Way to go, Deborah. You did a FANTASTIC job on this one!

Danny's Flame

Danny's second panel was made for his daughter's High School graduation present. The story behind it is very interesting.

Danny's daughter took a photograph of a tiki torch flame and smoke, and entered it into a photo contest. She won first prize for the photo!

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Danny took the photo and we designed a small stained glass panel for her. His exquisite workmanship really shines in this panel. I know his daughter was thrilled to receive such a stunning present.

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Way to go!!

Karen's Poppy

For Karen's next panel, she chose a Georgia O'Keefe painting of a red poppy.

No doubt, Georgia O'Keefe would have been very proud of Karen's tribute. This piece is absolutely stunning in the light. Karen did a fantastic job in her use of the glass. The foil overlays she used for the center details put the icing on the cake.

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Very nicely done!!!

Cathy's Kingfisher

Cathy has done it again, with this beautifully rendered Kingfisher.


The glass she chose for the background is absolutely spectacular. This one is a show stopper. Way to go, Cathy!

Maria, Carol and Brenda Works in Process

Maria took some photos of works in progress around the shop. Here is Brenda's first leaded piece. It is shaping up nicely!


This is Carol's first piece. It is a portrait of her two horses. It is going to be awesome!



Maria also sent the photo of her latest creation. I think it is going to be pretty wonderful!!