Custom Stained Glass

Nowadays, people are beginning to see stained glass as something modern instead of vintage. If you go on social media, particularly Instagram, you can see incredible works of art that talented stained glass artists have created. From the mesmerizing colors to the one-of-a-kind designs, these five artist accounts will surely leave you in awe!
Modern Stained Glass Instagram Artist 1

@lumie.glass

Stained glass wall hangings created by this amazing artist are characterized by subtle hues and basic forms. Her minimalist approach is not only lovely but part of her wide appeal.
Modern Stained Glass Instagram Artist 2

@sunnyday_windows

This artist didn’t follow the same old stained glass playbook. Instead, she used forward-thinking geometric shapes and colors to make wall hangings that fit perfectly in modern times.
Modern Stained Glass Instagram Artist 3

@dewsreign

This artist’s bold utilization of colors in his ancient Arabic style shapes creates magical and eye-catching stained glass windows with a modern flare.
Modern Stained Glass Instagram Artist 4

@luluandglass

By far, this artist’s most popular items are these gorgeous stained glass hair combs. Her style is playful and whimsical, and she obviously loves to create lovely everyday objects out of stained glass.
Modern Stained Glass Instagram Artist 5

@scottish.stained.glass

Our parent company is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, both modern and vintage. However, their most stunning work is their modern stained glass architectural installations!
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With the holidays upon us–some people are planning to jet set for the holidays and a trip to Europe to soak in some culture is a popular trip. If you are one of those people–congrats to you! There are of course a lot of things to do in Europe and one thing we suggest, being the company of a European immigrant, is to check out the stained glass. We absolutely adore the stained glass culture abroad and it is something that greatly influences our work. Of course, we are a tab partial to Scottish works of stained glass art–because that is where our owner Martin Short learned the craft. But we also know there is amazing stained glass across the world and all over Europe. So, on your European travels this holiday season, should you be near any of the locations below, be sure to check out some of what we consider the most notable stained glass these areas have to offer.

Germany 

The Augsburg Cathedral: A Romanesque church built in the late 11th Century these windows are one of the most ancient examples in situ are. Containing portraits of Moses, Daniel and other biblical figures prophets are elegantly depicted surrounded by marvelous marble borders. 

France

Christ of Wissembourg: Another example of ancient stained glass this work of art was also constructed in the late 11th Century. While not as magestic as much cathedral stained glass–the rich history makes it something worth seeing. An excellent example of why stained glass is often called the “poor man’s bible”, this gorgeous portrait of Christ likely came from a Benedictine abbey in the north of Alsace and was likely used to tell the story of Christ’s love. It now sits in [...]

For hotels in the Fort Collins area, deciding which stained glass is right for your commercial establishment is the key to design success. This is especially true for historic hotels, where keeping an antique vibe is critical. You want your stained glass to mirror the authenticity of your throwback theme. This helps you continue to draw in visitors who come to you for that very reason. We here at Fort Collins Stained Glass have a lot of experience in this type of stained glass. So, we have collated some of our most popular vintage looks for hotels and even vintage homes here in Fort Collins to use as inspiration
 Historic Stained Glass Ideas For Fort Collins Hotels
 1. Mackintosh Stained Glass: The iconic designs from artists Charles Rennie Mackintosh include the Mackintosh Rose also called the Glasgow Rose. It is incredibly recognizable and is featured prominently in many works of art worldwide. However, Mackintosh moved easily from design style to design style, so any stained glass work mirroring his works will fit well in your Fort Collins hotel or hospitality venue. 

 2. Greene & Greene Stained Glass: A lot of architecture here in Colorado was made at the turn of the last century–right around the time, the Greene and Greene business was thriving. This is why the Greene and Greene or Craftsman style stained glass will fit perfectly into historic hotels here in Fort Collins. The designs of these two talented brothers have never gone out of style and can be seen in homes and businesses all over Colorado. A unique native beauty appearance–sometimes geometric, sometimes with flowing lines– makes up to these types of stained glass windows. But there is always incredible attention to detail and color. 

 3. Prairie [...]

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 exclusive to that style. His vast painting portfolio of work includes “The Poet or half-past three” pictured below.

As mentioned above he was mostly associated with the modernist movement but was definitely known for amazing work in a number of stylistic categories. Likewise, he created art in many different formats painting, book illustrations, stage sets, ceramic, tapestries art prints notwithstanding.
Marc Chagall The Stained Glass Master
A prolific artist known for his intuitive use of color, Marc Chagall was also, a stained glass artist.  In fact, Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows grace chapels and schools around the world But, Chagall didn’t start working in stained glass until his 70’s–which is amazing considering how many pieces he created and sheer talent of his stained glass work.  It is also no surprise that he was such a success in the stained glass medium either because, in all of his artwork, Chagall was incredibly in tune with light and color–a skill he easily transferred to stained glass creation. This attention to exactly how and where light would shine through his stained glass windows coupled with the clever exploitation of glass properties to instill the most amazing colors–were the keys to his overwhelming success.  
Marc Chagall Stained Glass For Churches
Chagall did quite a few church stained glass windows though his artistry was not solely bestowed upon churches.  Although he did do many church stained glass [...]

Stained Glass Restoration Tips For Fort Collins Churches
You may have noticed that any of the beautiful Fort Collins churches fortunate enough to possess their original stained glass windows are definitely starting to look worse for the wear. Due to manufacturing constraints at the time, stained glass made in the early 20th century begins to deteriorate at the 80-100 year mark. Besides missing panels claimed by neglect and the weather, bowed frames may be apparent, as well as sagging in the leading or cracks in the glass panes.  Fear not, though, for these iconic stained glass fixtures in Fort Collins churches can be renewed and restored for another 150-200 years with our know how. As with all restoration undertakings, here are a few things for your church to consider.
What Will Your Fort Collins Church’s Stained Glass Restoration Cost?
A full restoration of church stained glass can reach easily into the thousands of dollars.  But, this not only restores the splendor and preserves it for future congregants and admirers, but contributes to the maintaining the rich historical endowment of Fort Collins as well.  When initiating a stained glass restoration project, we urge you to get a full and thorough estimate of the time and costs associated with the program.
How Long WIll The Restoration Take?
We at Fort Collins Stained Glass, a first-rate church stained glass repair operation, understand very well the time and attentive care needed to repair stained glass to its former glory.  This is no quick overnight fix! So, should you decide to undertake stained glass restoration on your Fort Collins church, please be certain that your church can make do with the temporary windows that will be in place from [...]