Stained Glass Side Light Windows - Honu Serenade
As part of a complete home remodel, the client wanted a pair of stained glass windows to flank her new sliding glass door in the master suite. She loves green Hawaiian sea turtles so that was a definite element in the design. Her husband is an avid deep sea diver and underwater photographer and is partial to Moorish idols and parrot fish so these sea creatures were also woven into the design. To create a sense of movement in the design, many of the creatures are clustered as though they are interacting, and each of the sea turtles is in a different mode of swimming: coasting, stoking, ascending, descending, etc. The client creates beautiful quilts and the color palette of silvery clear through the range of blues from pale to navy was inspired by one of her favorite quilts. The vertical flow of the water contrasts with the diagonal placement of the sea creatures. The Moorish idols and parrot fish are fused glass elements. This allowed me greater flexibility with the coloring as I could use powders that I fired onto the base glass. There is also some line detail added to the parrot fish that give them a bit of personality as they swim by. Each sidelight window is 72"x 22"
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I create custom stained glass windows and fused glass art work with unique designs and handcrafted excellence. My passion for glass germinated in the cathedrals of France, developed roots in Hawai`i and is now branching out in Oregon. Commissioning artwork is very rewarding. The result is a piece of art to which you have a uniquely personal connection. Your involvement in the process can range from a general idea of the design or purpose of the piece to an ongoing conversation as we develop a design that expresses your voice. Your satisfaction is always my primary goal. Finding the perfect gift is time well spent when you give a quality handmade item that brings joy to the person who receives it. In addition to commission work, I create ready-to-purchase boutique items each of which is unique. From fused glass sculptures that bring new energy into a space, fused glass table ware for that special occasion, to personal items for the office and library, or one of a kind jewelry, you'll find your next piece to gift or treasure at Caron Art Glass.
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Jan Laidlaw
For Window repair.5.0She did a wonderful job installing our window. Highly recommend her to anyone needing help with windows. Very happy.
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Ariel Grange
For Ariel's Glasswork4.5Michelle is great, she is very good at communicating and sent alot of messages most with a picture or 2 of her process which was great to see. I needed it by a certain date and she finished in very close to that date (there was a few issues with material orders) and it was gorgeous!
Very impressed and I thank her very much again! - BM
Brittany Mootz
For Brittany's Glasswork5.0So happy with the product. She did an amazing job. She emailed and kept me updated on the process. Everything went great! Thank you so much!
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Neil McAfee
For stained glass for transom window over front door5.0What a wonderful artist Michelle is! After meeting with us initially to better understand what we had in mind for the transom window, she prepared several artist drawings with suggested themes. Every one was a possibility that we could have been pleased with. With her talent it made it difficult to decide. We settled on one, then changed to another, and finally after incorporating elements from more than one, and with further changes and additions we finally settled on what has become a work of art in the 6' wide arched transom window above our 8' front doors. It incorporates elements of the family's heritage with a truly wonderful rondel at it's center.
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Brooke
For Porch pendant light5.0Michelle was AMAZING to work with! From beginning to end, her expertise and selection of glass and design was perfect. We love our new lamp! Extremely happy with the whole process and have told many people already about Custom Made.
Thank you!
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