ARTS & CRAFTS

After visiting a number of arts and crafts houses in Arizona and Colorado, I looked for some simple designs that would complement homes that were less complex in design (neither Victorian nor modern), but nevertheless interesting and elegant in style, —perhaps where mission style furniture would fit.

This piece, Arts and Crafts Rosebuds with Leaves, has simple lines but is accented with leaves and rose buds and can adapt to any architectural period.

The second piece, Arts and Crafts with Colorful Dots, is a combination of arts and crafts, with its simple designs, but fun colorful dots at the bottom of the piece, using many different types of glass and colors from many previous pieces. It changes colors throughout the day as the sun sets.

The piece with blues, reds, and white is a pattern I observed in a museum in Shanghai of decorative screens dividing rooms. thought it would look great as a stained glass hanging piece, a simple design made complex by colors.

The tall vase in yellow inspired by a 19th century window, and the floral - of multiple flowers likewise. Between the two floral designs was a challenging piece, the gold medallion. This one has a beautiful border which, while complex, compliments the center, and was one of my most challenging projects. The last two are the Coat of Arms for St. Francis and St. Ambrose, recently completed for a Rectory in Park Heights, Baltimore, two very enjoyable projects.