When it comes to home decor, we tend to obsess a lot over the interior - the colors of the walls, types of furniture, etc. Meanwhile, the exterior gets neglected when in reality, it needs attention the most. Not everyone sees the inside of your home, unless they're your guests...
Stained glass windows are by far one of the most fascinating features of religious architecture. Almost immediately, when we walk into a church with stained glass, our eyes are drawn to the beautiful colors back light by the sun. The elegant designs and hand-painted details in stained glass are so...
Deciding between restoring and removing stained glass in a Fort Collins church is no easy task. First, there are historic preservation matters to consider. Stained glass is a very old art form, and there are few windows remaining today. Furthermore, it's part of Fort Collins' architectural history. Nevertheless, stained glass restoration...
With all the beautiful historic buildings here in Fort Collins, there's a significant amount of stained glass featured throughout the city. Stained glass is really a form of art that can provide so much beauty and function. By improving aesthetics and enhancing privacy, stained glass can quickly become the staple...
Have you recently noticed a change in the appearance of your stained glass? If so, you may want to have them looked at by a professional. Stained glass windows are fairly hardy. Even after coming in contact with intense heat, snow, and rain, for years and years, many stained glass windows...
Homes throughout the Fort Collins area can experience signs of deterioration due to UV exposure, hail, vandalism, and the natural aging process. Many factors in Colorado can accelerate deterioration among antique and historic stained glass windows. In order to stop these signs of deterioration from subsequent damage, it is crucial...
Frank Lloyd Wright is America’s architect. He designed more than 1000 houses and sought to make buildings functional yet beautiful. He incorporated artistic elements into his designs and always managed to blend nature and man-made items in a way that made the house feel like a part of nature itself....
Many churches feel that their stained glass windows are a prized possession. Stained glass is one of the most beautiful and oldest art forms. The skill and labor required to create something so complex and exquisite is remarkable on its own. Cathedral stained glass connects churches to their past, present,...
Marc Chagall The Fine Artist The famed artist Marc Chagall is well known in by nearly any art lover in the world. You too have likely heard of him. A Russian-French artist by birth, his creations grace galleries, churches, home, and school worldwide. He was an early modernist--although he was not...
Stained glass has such an interesting, deep-rooted history that goes back centuries to Europe. Modern-day stained glass artisans can really learn a lot from these historic pieces of stained glass. Understanding all the different techniques can really implement a new artistic style and offer inspiration for current stained glass pieces....
