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Here are thumbnail images and summaries of projects I've completed, arranged chronologically.  Click on the thumbnail to see the larger image.

First Pieces (1996-1997)
"MBNMS" (lead)
 
This was the first project I ever did other than some goofing around when I was a kid - none of it preserved (or worth preserving - especially the solder "splat jewelry").  It was the product of my first set of classes at Cradle of the Sun in San Francisco.  It is supposed to represent the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. I was inspired by a special chart that NOAA issued on the establishment of the Sanctuary - it is beautiful, and if I can find an image of it I'll post it here - and maybe someday make a window that will do it (and the Sanctuary) justice.  Currently hanging in a window on the roof deck, adjacent to the weather station.
 
"Artichoke" (lead)

One of my favorite pieces - designed by Nina, executed by me.  It currently hangs over our kitchen sink.

"Abstract" (foil)

Really a study in several areas - my first foil (rather than lead came) piece.  It also was my own exploration of light playing on different types of glass - seedy clear and colored, different textures in the glass as well as different colors.  The shape was not square, with the overall shape oval and no real "right" way of viewing it.

"SkyLamp" (foil)
    
For my final project at Cradle of the Sun, I wanted to get experience with 3D works.  I had been inspired by a "dome" over the hot tub at Sweetwater Gardens in Mendocino, but a simple flat-panel lamp was more practical.  It is supposed to represent the sky - with the horizon around the bottom.  You may recognize several attempts to capture the silhouette of Mount Tamalpais (as seen from Sausalito).

Early purpose built (1997-2000)
"Pineapple" (lead)

Made as a wedding gift for my best friend.  Pineapple as a symbol of welcome and good luck.

"SEA" (lead)
 
The logo of Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) a non profit community sailing group in San Francisco, rendered to be the same size as a panel of the windows in their offices at Fort Mason.  Don't think it was ever installed in the window.

Seattle (2000-2003)
"frontlamp" (foil)
   
Made to replace the ugly plain glass panels in the lamp in front of my Seattle home.

Basement entrance
"Alki" (lead)
       
Made as part of the replacement of the shelter for the entry to the basement of my Seattle home.  The panel is a representation of the location of the house - the outline of Elliot Bay where it opens to Puget Sound.  The off center "cross hairs" are the latitude and longitude of the house.  This and "Tree" were designed to be seen through one to the other - a couple of the photos try to show this.

"Tree" (lead)
     
Made as part of the replacement of the shelter for the entry to the basement of my Seattle home along with "Alki".

Baltimore (2004- )
"1528" (lead)
           
Leaded glass street numbers over the front door - as every good Baltimore rowhouse should have.
I took progress photos as the glass was being laid up.

"votive holder" (foil)
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Playing with ideas for small but useful objects to make for pracice and as gifts.  Four sided foiled panels and a mirror base - place the votive candle inside and enjoy on the roof deck while listening to an Orioles game on the radio.

"circleofskwerls" (lead)
 
Initially started out as a set of interlocking circles, from very basic Islamic designs.  Decided to add something to the center of the design, and running squirrels got into my brain and haven't left yet (as you can see with the neon project I've also done)...

"Hatteras" (foil and lead)
       
The design is based on the nautical chart for the area around Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.  Designed to fit a window at my parent's place in Avon, NC where it was installed Easter weekend 2005.


Ideas and works in progress
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