by Linda Banks | 21st May, 2019 | Blog
One of the perks of my job working with stained glass is that I am asked to make new and different artworks by customers. One such request was for a garden artwork to fit on a narrow upright of a pergola. Art in the garden The customers had recently had their brand...
by Linda Banks | 12th March, 2019 | Blog
When I was researching the market before I set up Orchid Stained Glass, I came across a competition to have glass works of art shown at the lovely Cumbrian Arts and Crafts house, Blackwell. Having visited Blackwell a few years earlier, I was immediately inspired to...
by Linda Banks | 2nd November, 2018 | Blog
This tree design was a special birthday present for a man who loves J R R Tolkein’s famous ‘The Lord of the Rings’ books. He wanted an Elvish feel to the tree of life-style panel, so I collaborated with him on translating his thoughts into a stylish stained glass...
by Linda Banks | 23rd October, 2018 | Blog
The home is a great place to express your individuality and personal tastes, whether you like a minimalist space or collect Victoriana. Whatever your interior design style, there are ornaments, artworks and lighting that can help you reflect your home decor...
by Linda Banks | 22nd August, 2018 | Blog
Another totally unique commission resulted from a request from a mother of a bride for a special wedding present for the happy couple. She wanted a gift that would reflect the surnames of the bride and groom. The result was this pretty bowl, decorated with fish and...