Glass Spirits

In today's mass-production world, stained glass remains a somewhat costly and rare commodity due to the cost of the materials and the intensive labor involved in the craft. When you commission stained glass from Glass Spirits, you are buying " art for your architecture." My customers, their interior designers or their architects are able to specify dimensions, designs and colors. My job as an artist is to listen to the customer values and interests and inquire about home or office architecture.

It is also important for my customers to know that we take pride in our work.

What is the commissioning process?

The process of commissioning a Glass Spirits piece requires the future owner to carefully consider the final product. This includes aesthetic requirements (such as color, finish, shape and design), the architectural environment in which the commissioned piece will be placed and the desired functionality, if applicable.

The next phase is the design phase, during which the customer and I review various options for their commission. It is during this beginning stage that I submit several preliminary drawings to assist the future owner in determining the final design. Once the customer is completely satisfied with the design, I will produce a final drawing reflecting the agreed-upon specifications.

Depending upon the commissioned piece, the last design phase involves selecting such particulars as type of glass (opalescent or cathedral), texture, depth of the piece, fusing options and of course color. The panels are created utilizing the copper-foil "Tiffany" technique and finished with a black patina and a lead or zinc border.

During the actual construction process, I will provide regular updates to the customer on the progress of their commission, either through e-mail (includes digital pictures) or in person. It is quite amazing to view the transformation of quality raw materials into a work of art specifically designed for you.

All Glass Spirit pieces are dated and signed for authenticity.

 This Peacock panel is

4' x 5 1/2'

and it is hanging proudly in a foyer in Lutz, FL.

If you love the beauty of sunlight dancing through pieces of glass and how each piece of art will become transformed again and again at different times of the day, then you may deserve a piece of glass art that represents you & your home.

Let me help you make that vision a reality!