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Stained Glass Pentagram (commission) 2009 by Neil Witney

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:29:44 MST

This Stained Glass "Pentagram" design is constructed using the copper foiling method with the use of clear rippled waterglass texture. The soldering lines have been cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect. This "Pentagram" was a commission (2009) from a customer in Kent, England, United Kingdom. The colour/glass choice was by the customer and on completion e-mails were sent for their approval, 3 of these Pentgrams were made in 3 different sizes by request of the customer. This stained glass "Pentagram" is located in the home of the customer in Kent, England, United Kingdom. The design is copyrighted to Witney Stained Glass (2009).

Letter Panel heart shaped "commission 2009" by Neil Witney

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:30:01 MST

This Stained Glass "Letter Heart Panel" design is contructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of glass colours and textures. The background glass to the lettering is in a rich cobalt blue rippled water glass which gives the rippling/reflection effect against the natural background light (as you can see from the photo). The soldering lines have been cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect. A solder bead surrounds the outside edges of the panel to give extra strength. This "Letter Heart Panel" was a commission (2009) from a customer in Cheshire, England. The colour choices of using a mixture of blues are by the customer and on completion e-mails were sent for their approval. The design is copyrighted to Witney Stained Glass (2009).

Lighthouse Scene (commission leaded panels) by Neil Witney

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:33:07 MST

These Leaded stained glass panels were a commission (2009) made for a private residential premises. The panels were constructed using the traditional way of using lenghts of lead "came" then soldering the joints and finally lead puttying the whole panel and a clean up. The design and glass colours/textures were agreed with the customer, the panels are situated at the top of the stairs to shine both artificial and nature light against the colours and textures of the glass (as you can see in the pictures from the different light sources). The design is a representation of the St. Marys lighthouse scene in Seaton, North East England. (Copy Righted by Witney Stained Glass)

Stained Glass Letter Panel "commission 2009" by Neil Witney

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:23:56 MST

This Stained Glass "Letter and Heart Panel" design is contructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of glass colours and textures. The background glass to the lettering is a clear rippled water glass which gives the rippling/reflection effect against the natural background light (as you can see from the photo). The soldering lines have been cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect which you can see in the close up picture against a whita background. A solder bead surrounds the outside edges of the panel to give extra strength. This "Letter and Heart Panel" was a commission (2009) from a customer in Edinburgh, Scotland. The colour choices and positioning of the colours are by the customer and on completion e-mails were sent for their approval. This stained glass "Letter and Heart Panel" is located in the home of the customer in Edinburgh, Scotland. The design is copyrighted to Witney Stained Glass (2009). This is the customers testimonial for the panel as follows....... "Neil, the panel arrived safely and I and really thrilled with it! I had to show Max instead of keeping it for our wedding anniversary! he loves it too!. It's hanging up at the window in our kitchen/lounge and it looks fantastic, we'll be able to look up at it when we're doing the dishes. Thank you so much for all your help with the design of the panel, it's amazing what can be done over the internet! The colours are lovely and the quality of the work is very good indeed. I will have to get thinking of more stained glass for us!. Thanks so much again" (Kate & Max, Edinburgh, Scotland)

"Loving Care" (commission 2009) by Neil Witney

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:51:54 MST

This Stained Glass piece named "Loving Care" is constructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of glass colours and textures. The soldering lines have been cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect. This Panel "Loving Care" was a commission (2009) from a customer in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. The colour choices and positioning of the colours was left to me by the customer and on completion e-mails were sent for their approval. This stained glass "Loving Care" is located in the home of the customer in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. The piece is copyrighted to Witney Stained Glass (2009).

Stained Glass Letter "L" commission 2009 by Neil Witney

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:39:01 MST

This Stained Glass "Multi-Coloured Letter L Panel" design is contructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of glass colours and textures. The background glass to the lettering is a clear rippled water glass which gives the rippling/reflection effect against the natural background light (as you can see from the photo). The soldering lines have been cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect. A solder bead surrounds the outside edges of the panel to give extra strength. This "Multi-Coloured Letter Panel" was a commission (2009) from a customer in Essex, United Kingdom. The colour choices and positioning of the colours was left to me by the customer and on completion e-mails were sent for their approval. This stained glass "Multi-Coloured Letter Panel" is located in the home of the customer in England, United Kingdom. The design is copyrighted to Witney Stained Glass (2009).

Stargazer Lily (commission 2008) by Neil Witney

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:35:58 MST

This Stained Glass panel (Stargazer Lily) was constructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of glass colours and textures. This stained glass panel was a commission and now located in (Slovakia). Rich opal pink and white glass was used for the lily, the rest of the colours are translucent glass. The solder lines have been polished to give a silvery finishing effect. The design is copyrighted by Witney Stained Glass.

Roses Roundel by Neil Witney

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:55:05 MST

SOLD.....This Stained Glass "Roses" panel/roundel is constructed using the copper foiling method using a selection of glass in different tones and textures. The solder lines are cleaned and polished to give a silvery finishing effect. This panel/roundel measures 11" in diameter. This original stained glass panel was sold to a customer in Devon, England (November 2008), the hanging hooks for the chain have been de-soldered as this panel is to go into frame work to an outside porch area. The design is copyrighted by Witney Stained Glass (2008)

Tree of Enchantment (2) by Neil Witney

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:11:37 MST

This Stained Glass "Tree of Enchantment" is the same piece of work already listed but with photographs taken in different light sources. There are lots of things going on within the design so I have allowed the observer(s) to pick out and see what they want to see in mind and thought. The glass used for the tree trunk and branches is Iridescent glass which displays a spectrum of colours that shimmer and change due to interference and scattering as the observer(s) position changes. Also I have used some semi-translucent glass in some of the leaves so with the combination of semi-translucent and Iridescent glass this whole design/piece appears different in various light sources. The zoomed up picture (although not a good one) shows the semi-translucent glass in the leaves coming to life as natural light begins to drop and artifical light takes over.

Tree of Enchantment by Neil Witney

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:28:35 MST

This Stained Glass "Tree of Enchantment" is constructed using the copper foiling method with a mixture of vibrant glass colours and textures. You can see by the photograph the rippling/reflections of the textured glass against the natural background light. There are lots of things going on within the design so I have allowed the observer(s) to pick out and see what they want to see in mind and thought. The glass used for the tree trunk and branches is Iridescent glass which displays a spectrum of colours that shimmer and change due to interference and scattering as the observer(s) position changes. Also I have used some semi-translucent glass in some of the leaves so with the combination of semi-translucent and Iridescent glass this whole design/piece appears different in various light sources. This piece is supported in an Iron Wrought Gallery Stand so that it can be positioned anywhere also for the observer(s) to see both sides of the panel for glass texture and also to see that the soldering is equally done to the same standard on both sides. The solder lines have been stained using a copper "Patina" solution and polished to give a copper finishing effect. This Stained Glass "Tree of Enchantment" measures 18" in diameter. The design is copyrighted by Witney Stained Glass (2008) The zoomed up picture of the tree was a photograph taken at a different angle against natural light to show the different types/shades of green glass used.

Blog Entry - June 21, 2009

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:17:58 MST

"Charles Darwin Legacy" exhibition at Hempstead, New York (20th February to 22nd May 2009). A piece of my work that can be found on my artwanted portfolio named (Tree of life) rainbow colours, a print of this work was asked for and purchased to be displayed for the above event. You can see by the picture it was displayed above right to the lectern. I am deeply honoured and most greatful to be asked for a piece of my work to be displayed in such a prestige event. This is the write up below of the event: On the Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was published in 1859. His ideas were considered revolutionary in the world of science and his impact on the culture and climate of the 19th century was felt as well. This was an age when phrenology (the study of how the shape of the skull indicates different traits) was a popular science, when an emphasis on realism best defined the art world and where the plight of the poor was serialized in newspapers and magazines. At the time, the concepts of natural selection were debated by both the clergy as well as scientific authorities. Today, Darwins contribution and discoveries in the natural sciences are recognized as the fundamental concepts of biology, although they are still not always universally accepted. His writings about natural selection and evolution were quite revolutionary and these concepts have been mulled over by both the general populace as well as by artists. The focus of this exhibition is the original Tree of Life sketch that Darwin included in his 1859 publication. Artists since Darwin, inspired by the image of the Tree of Life, have created their own versions using various artistic techniques. The original sketch, when viewed as an artistic work, is simplistic and childlike. Many of the reactions to the original are also uncomplicated, both in shape as well as colour ; others are much more complex. Whether in oil or acrylic, mixed media or stained glass, Darwins symbolic use of a tree often depicts all that is natural or found in a natural world. Although the artists in this exhibition do not always portray this tree in a realistic way, the tree is still the most recognizable form. Using leaves or branches or earthly colours, the symbol of a tree grounds each of the artworks. The legacy of Darwin, may be interpreted by scholars or debated by the clergy, however, these artists have embraced the depiction of the natural world as he defined it. Guest Curator Geri E. Solomon Assistant Dean and University Archivist Hofstra University

Blog Entry - February 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:02:07 MST

Here is a selection of pictures taken of one of my stained glass pieces namely "Tree of Enchantment". There is not trick photography here as photos were taken in different locations and light sources to show the changing visual inpact with the use of some iridescent glass. I have put this on YouTube, please feel free to take a look and comment if you wish to.