Since 1977 Karen has been creating custom stained glass including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detail of larger installation, completed September, 2009.

 

 

Sidelights, completed June 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This design was intended to have the exciting feeling of Las Vegas, incorporating a representation of the Bellagio and fountains, the blown glass floral Dale Chihuly ceiling, and a variation (personalized) of the landmark welcome sign. I painted and fired lots of details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

The panel at right incorporates a new technique for me of permanent glass painting, fired to over 1200 degrees, like traditional church window detailing done for many centuries. The leaves and flowers were fired in a kiln. 

 

Completed Dec. 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The 2 panels above, completed Oct. 2008, were designed to create a feeling of bringing the outdoors in, and blending with the natural surroundings. The background is a shimmery clear semi-antique imported from Germany with light distortion. Semi-antique is a good choice for background where privacy is not critical.

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Please consider the following details:

1. Size

2. Need for privacy

     Textures and opalescent glass provide more privacy

3. Color preference

    Clears and neutrals are advisable for permanent installations.

    Clear beveled glass is available in many designs and can be combined with

    assorted textured clears or with transparent colors. 

4. Design style

    a. Traditional

    b. Contemporary

    c. Arts and Crafts

    c. Representational

    d. Floral

    e. Landscape

    f. Wallpaper, photograph, image or your own design

5. Installation Options

    Small to medium size panels can be bordered with zinc and hung by chain or installed 

    with a variety of techniques using strips of wood to hold the panel in place from the

    inside of an existing window. Professional installation is an option.

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Outer Banks Lighthouse panel was based on a postcard. It was made as a wedding gift to represent the place of the event

 

 

 

To the right are all clear custom cabinet doors using clear bevels and many textures.

 

 

 

 

 

The transom above was completed Sept. 2008 for a private residence.

 

 

 

      If you are not local and would like to work with Karen by e-mail, a design fee will be necessary, based on time spent preparing designs.

      When all details are agreed upon, work will be scheduled and must be paid in full before order is started.