Robbie's New Project

Here is Robbie's latest triumph. WAY TO GO!! I'm very proud of you!!!!!!

Did I Mention . . .

. . . that we have some fantastic students in the stained glass classes? Here is the latest batch of finished projects. . .

This is Suzi's first project. She incorporated a hand blown rondel into the center of her panel. I think it turned out great! Way to go, Suzi!!

Ron is turning out projects like a man possessed! Here is his latest creation. Another job well done, Ron!
Once again, my students have produced some awesome work. I'm so proud of them all!

Summer Art Camp Video

Thought ya’ll might be interested in seeing the movie clip that one of our Images compatriots made during the Summer Art Camp. She says it is still pretty rough, but I think it is delightful!! Hope it comes through for you. ENJOY!!

More Star Students

More Star Students may be found shining brightly at Sookie's stained glass classes . . .

This is Shelley's first leaded panel. What a fabulous job she did on it!! I don't think a professional glass artist could have done any better.


The panel looks wonderful in her studio. Even though Shelley didn't want to have her picture taken, she looks lovely also!! (I had to threaten her with bodily harm to get this shot!!)

This is Tina with her new pride and joy. I must say that I am astounded that a first timer produced this exqusite little Volkswagen. Tina is so focused and precise in her work, you'd never know that this was her first project.

My students, I am so proud of all of them. They sure do keep me humble!!

Recent Stained Glass Projects

I have been horrible about keeping things "updated" with Newsletters this year! I am hoping that this Blog will make that a little easier and more manageable for me. Here are some projects that have been completed this year . . . Sookie has been a busy, busy gal!!

This piece was done for Dixie. She had installed shutters in the pass through between her kitchen and living room. The panel was designed as a "shutter topper". I think it turned out really well, and complements her decor beautifully.

The next two suncatchers were made for Cindy. She gave them as gifts to friends and family. I liked the Calla Lily pattern so much, I modified it to use as a piece in my art shows. (Maybe I'll put a photo of that up one of these days!)

The Lady Bug has also made it into the art show offerings . . . it has been pretty popular and is frequently purchased as a gift.

Rusty commissioned me to do a House Number panel to hang on the porch of her home. (Last I heard, though, it hasn't made it out of her living room!! She has it displayed on an easel, and says it is too pretty to hang outside just now!!)

When I delivered the panel to Rusty, Katherine saw it and commissioned me to do a Magnolia panel for her, too. She didn't want the house number, but was intending to hang it beside her front door. I thought "Welcome" would work for this application.

I used a foil overlay for the lettering. I think this worked out splendidly! I will definitely use that technique again. You can put in plenty of detail without worrying about cut lines.

Finally, I was able to finish the "River Center" logo which was commissioned months ago by Enoch Morris, the Executive Director of the River Center for the Performing Arts in Columbus, GA. You should check out their website: http://www.rivercenter.org/ It is a happening place. They host extremely professional productions and have a lovely, elegant facility. I will be exhibiting there at WinterFest 2007 from November 30th through December 2nd. WinterFest 2007 is an Art and Fine Craft Show that will be held in conjunction with the concerts and events focused around the Christmas celebration. It is an event not to be missed!

That's all for now! Stay tuned for more updates . . .

40th Anniversary Present

This piece was completed on Saturday (6/23). It was made for a couple I met at the Virginia Highlands Summerfest back in June. Their friends are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, and this is to be a present for them.

I used elements from existing patterns to fabricate this sweet little suncatcher. Note the heart shape formed by the joined beaks and the twisted wire which connects the flower to the hummingbird bodies.

It is simple, but I like it.