Mary Beth's Eagle

What can be said of this one, but WOW!! Mary Beth created this wonderful depiction of an eagle in flight for her brother's birthday.













She took her original photo of the eagle, and transformed it into the glass pattern (with just a tiny little bit of help from me!). Then she ordered the fabulously expensive sky background glass from Uroboros.

The workmanship on this piece is exquisite. The piece is absolutely stunning in the sunlight. SPECTACULAR!!

Maria's First Project

Where to start with this one? Let's start with the photo, that pretty much says it all . . .


















Maria nailed the feeling of the Edvard Munch painting "The Scream". Her use of the glass is phenomenal. The colors, grains and textures were all carefully selected for every piece. I am once again astounded at the complexity and quality of work that my students are turning out. I can't believe that "first timers" are doing all these amazing things!!

Maria, applause and hugs for a job well done. I am so proud of your accomplishment!! WOW!!

James' First Project

When you look up "meticulous" in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of James and this panel.

















The perfection extends from the glass selections, to the placement of the pieces to catch just the right grain of the glass. . . to the perfection in cutting and fitting . . . dare I mention the perfection in the foiling . . . and let's not forget the outstanding job of soldering . . . and the fabulously precise zinc framing job.

All kidding aside, I don't know when I've seen a more precisely executed piece. I have certainly never seen a nicer job of framing with zinc. Well done, James. You should be very proud of your accomplishment! I know that I am very proud of you!!

Eve's First Project

Eve is a quilter, and turned out this exquisite little panel for her first project.
















She took a quilting pattern and Suzi (her daughter-in-law and fellow student) helped her make it into a stained glass pattern. She framed the completed project in oak. Eve's attention to detail really paid off in a stunningly beautiful piece. Nice work!!

A Legend in His Own Mind

Our friend, Mark, took a photo in Metropolis, Illinois that was the inspiration for this painting. (They have a giant Superman statue there.) He graciously allowed me to use his photograph. It is in his honor that I named this painting, "A Legend in His Own Mind".















Of course, he and Craig are arguing about which one of them this painting is supposed to be a "portrait" of . . . I rest my case . . . Legends in their own minds!!!!!!!!

Turner Door

My neighbor (and fellow artist), Bill Turner, asked me to create a door panel for his new home, which was being built back in the woods behind our house. He sketched out a design representing the rock formation, apparently man-made, they found when grading the site for the new construction.

The rock formation is pretty narrow. It looks like it could be about the size of a grave. It is situated along one side of a knoll, and some springs emerge from the other side. Who knows what this formation signifies. It is really interesting, though.

Bill thought it would be cool to incorporate this design into the house, thus honoring the folks who came before us to this land.

Here is a shot of the door panel from the outside.




















This is from the inside.




















Check out Bill's work at http://www.billturner.net/

Around the Studio

A couple of scenes from the studio . . .

This is Maria's project "The Scream" in progress.




















And Suzi, ever the thoughtful daugther gives Mom, Karen, a gift certificate (made of stained glass) for stained glass supplies. Mom was pretty happy about that!

Julie's First Projects

Julie has completed two projects recently. The Pumpkin is her first.

















This is the second. She made this small dogwood panel for a garden stake she found.



















Both are beautiful! With excellent choice of colors and nice use of the glass.

Great job, Julie!!!

A Happy Graduate

Sally's son was pretty happy with the Graduation Present:

Suzi's Luna Moth

This is Suzi's latest creation:



Can you belive it? She just showed up in class one day with a photo of a Luna Moth, and sketched out this pattern. By the time she left that day, she had selected glass and gotten everything cut out. She completed this panel in record time. It is absolutely lovely!

Very nicely done, Suzi!!