Patria has about 400 artists in his rolodex. The decorative themes are limited only by your imagination and the creativity of the artist. No job is too small or too large. Julie McDonough, a Royal Oak, Michigan artist, assisted with renovating an entrance hall by designing and inserting stained glass panels into the large front doors. The panels are now showering colored facets of light into the formerly dark and dreary hall.
Many artists perform virtuoso works by forming incredible shapes with blown glass.
McDonough's lampworking combines floral-shaped glass shades with metal sculpture. On the practical end, she also casts glass tiles for bath and kitchen backsplashes. When approaching an artist or gallery for glasswork, remember the unique features of glass and ask the artist to help you design your project and define solutions. Select a design theme or motif from your favorite patterns or color and incorporate your favorite objects. Glass goes on windows, walls, countertops, and even ceilings.