by Linda Banks | 25th November, 2020 | Blog
This year has been totally unlike any other, with a lot of misery and distress for many. Let’s hope that the new vaccines will ensure 2021 sees us beat the virus and regain some normality. Hopefully we will be able to plan ahead and visit people and places that...
by Linda Banks | 25th November, 2020 | Blog
Another interesting stained glass challenge recently was the creation of one new stained glass window out of two old stained glass windows that were still in their wooden window frames. The two panels looked very similar at first glance, but they were different sizes...
by Linda Banks | 24th November, 2020 | Blog
Pool table lamps are like buses, it would seem. I have never had one to repair in my (long) career as a stained glass artist, but then I received three at once that were all in need of attention. These genuine vintage American pool table lamps were imported to the UK...
by Linda Banks | 19th November, 2020 | Blog
One of my favourite recent projects was this stained glass window featuring seagulls in flight. It was based loosely on a wallpaper design that the client liked but had been unable to use in her home refurbishment. A part of her home renovation was the addition of a...
by Linda Banks | 8th October, 2020 | Blog
One of the great things about being an artist is that you have the opportunity to work with customers to make their visions a reality. This was the case when I had an enquiry for a bespoke birthday present for a lady who was turning 60. Her daughter sent me an idea...