GLASS BEADS, JEWELRY & STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
www.GlassArtist.com
Ilene Richardson, BFA
Fine Art & Glass Artist

East Coast MidAtlantic, USA  
CUSTOM STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

ORDERING A CUSTOM STAINED GLASS WINDOW
Custom design consultations are arranged through email by appointment, so just send an email from the "EMAIL THE ARTIST" page on this website to inquire about a stained glass window for you.

   Ever dreamed of ordering your own custom design stained glass window?
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MY RECENT ADDITION TO THE STUDIO IS "PET PORTRAITS"

My favorite window to create in my glass studio has been stained glass windows for people of their dog or other pet, a much loved member of their family.

 With just a few photographs of your pet, I create a drawing and design for your stained glass window. It takes over 40 hours to complete a window from the concept drawing to the finished stained glass window. This is the journey I love the most, seeing the pet artistically come alive in glass.

I CAN CREATE A WINDOW OF YOUR PET…THAT YOU WILL CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!

A FEW QUICK THOUGHTS
& SOME QUICK BASICS ABOUT MY GLASS

The Stained Glass Windows I create are artistically created and life-like with shadows and realistic colors; My windows are not the cartoon type window that others offer for sale on the internet.  I use hundreds of pieces of glass in each window, as if I'm drawing by choosing pieces for their light and their shadows to get a realistic look and then I choose the colors as an artist would choose her paints. There is much drawing and color selections that go into the planning stages of each window.

I have created stained glass windows that were 30" wide circular which can be seen on the website photo book for stained glass listed as "Two Koi" window which was over 30 inches across, in addition there is another window which is a portrait of a woman playing guitar and measures approximately 32 inches wide. There are two custom panels being created this summer, that are quite large at 54 inches tall to go on both sides of a fireplace.  

What sets my stained glass work apart from others, is letting the colors in the glass do my drawing for me with shadows and brightness of colors. There are hundreds of pieces of glass in each window. This is what sets my windows apart from the cartoon-type windows you'll find online and at craft shows. 

You are always offered the options of deposits, pre-payments, gift certificate payments or multiple partial payments, if that is easier for you. I accept Paypal which allows you to pay using checking account or credit card.

Feel free to send me some photos of your pet, a picture of your home, a vacation spot or whatever you like and also tell me approximately what size window you are interested in.


Let's talk more to see what we can come up with for you. 
My glass work is something you will treasure forever.

Sincerely,
Ilene Richardson
Custom windows begin with a private consultation by email, phone, webcam or in your home or office. Ideas, colors and designs are explored so the perfect window can begin to be created for you. Sometimes a second consultation takes place. Sketches are created and special stained glass software is used to draw the window and prepare for its creation. Deciding to have a stained glass window created just for you can be a very exciting experience and your life will be enriched when you own a custom designed stained glass window.
YOUR NEW WINDOW CAN BECOME A REALITY!


What normally happens when you decide you want a stained glass window for your home? After the initial contact, (unless you have the exact measurements and already know what you desire) we would meet in your home if possible to discuss the location, position and size of the window you have dreamed about and want created for you. The price is determined by size and number of pieces depending on how detailed your window may be. Most windows can have hundreds of pieces. The degree of details and choices in glass and any supportive structures needed in the window are included in the price. There are many options to choose from which allows us to agree on a price. 


Actual installation of the window is handled by you or your carpenter/builder, suggestions and options are explored during this time. Usually, installation is nothing more than solid hooks of your choice installed onto the wall, into window framing or held in place in a window by moldings.   People have also displayed my windows sitting on a mantel and various other installations. Please note: I do not create small glass windows like those found in craft shows that hang with suction cups in front of windows. All of my windows are one of a kind, original designs in stained glass, a treasure to last more than a lifetime! 


You are provided with a good image of the window designed for you before it is created and of course, the fee for this service is deducted from the cost of the window’s final purchase price. Mainly, it provides for my hours of time in developing the window for you. We then consult again for a second time to explore the drawings, to make changes if needed in colors, shapes, details, etc, and then your window becomes a reality.  



THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO BEFORE WE MEET...


OPTIONAL & SUGGESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Explore online the different types of windows by going on the internet and searching the following types of windows: Edwardian Style Stained Glass, Victorian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and even the familiar, Frank Lloyd Wright,... just to name a few. You will find that you are drawn to a particular style and that will help greatly in creating a window for you that you will enjoy for years to come. If you are already contemplating a special design, please share that with me so your wishes can be accommodated.


Here is an important website link that describes stained glass windows; you may find it interesting and helpful in deciding what you want for your home.   Wikipedia.org is a website that has a great amount of information on different styles of stained glass. My work is created using the Copper Foil style that allows for more shapely and defined, detailed designs. Each piece of glass is selected for its offering of not only color but the correct light and shadows in the particular color that I am seeking. The drawings I make are realistic, using as few lines as possible which create wonderful designs. 


How long does it take to create your window? My windows are completed in approximately four weeks time however, my life is very diverse and stained glass work is one part of what I do with my creative time. Normally the 40+ hours to complete a window, which is usually three weeks time, may depend on how many other windows are being completed at the time of your order.





Lets explore your stained glass window by phone, email, webcam or in person.


Working with stained glass for over four decades has been a wonderful experience, which continues to enrich my artistic life and more importantly, the lives of others.


Ilene Richardson, Glass Artist
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