This section is all about inspiring you to create beautiful stained glass. I have gathered a mixture of Reader’s Work and established glass artists. The images range from very old medieval Church Windows through to Contemporary Pieces. I hope you enjoy browsing this collection of stained glass images.
Like stained glass bees, daisies and cacti? Get inspiration from Reader’s Work and start designing your own unique panels.
See inside some of the most exciting church stained glass windows and experience that unmistakeable ‘wow’ feeling.
Explore the stories and thoughts behind three of the most exciting glass artists working in the UK today.
St Mary’s Church, Fairford Seeing St Mary’s Church stained glass windows in Fairford is an amazing experience. I’ve always been a huge fan of medieval stained glass painting, but this is something else; a huge … (read more)
Buschulte’s Colourful Masterpieces The one thing that strikes me when looking at Buschultes church stained glass windows is: How does he get away with it?! When I was at art school I was always told … (read more)
History Of Stunning Medieval Windows Chartres Cathedral is the home of the most famous medieval stained glass windows in the world. Hardly surprising, when you think of the amazing feat of its construction – every … (read more)
Jochem Poensgen Poensgen’s church stained glass windows are more about the church than the windows. Contradictory as this may sound, his stated priority is to make windows you can live with, not windows to look … (read more)
Jacob’s Ladder There are lots of church stained glass windows in Swansea, Wales. A while ago I went on a tour to look at them. Back then, cameras and slides were the thing, and I … (read more)
A variety of stained glass windows from readers BunBun – a stained glass toy! A favourite toy in glass This panel was based on a very battered, much loved toy. I started by photographing and … (read more)
Blue Marlin Stained Glass Panel I was intrigued by this pattern because the splash went through the bevels. To my surprise it was not as hard as I had expected. My nephew and his wife … (read more)
Impressive Applique Panel Called Big Bang We divested our s.g. stock in Ontario, but had the usual superabundance of residual scrap, some of which was exceptionally sightly, so made a design-as-you-go applique panel for our … (read more)
Amazing stained glass art made by first-timers. Colourful lead came panels showing skill and talent.
The Winter Tree design for this glass art work was based on photos and drawings from a range of sources, including my own photos of bare trees against the West Country sky. I’d seen some … (read more)
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