Vitri-Fusáille is a hybrid technique which combines the process of Contemporary Flat Glass Fusing with Traditional Glass Painting. It allows for a degree of immediate and expressive artistry which until recently was never possible in stained glass.
I studied under the creator of Vitri-Fusáille, world renowned artist Peter Mcgrain, and have mastered this new art medium. I can achieve the highest level of imagery by utilizing the art of tracing and mating in traditional stained glass painting fired on fused glass, rich in saturated color. Incredible possibilities exist for capturing your favorite pet, scene, or landscape. Passion is the corner stone of every piece I create in Vitri-Fusáille.
To see my Vitri-Fusáille glass artwork in person, please visit LV Dog Resort in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on my work click on the link to the featured article in the Las Vegas Sun Newspaper. or watch the video of my recent Exhibit at the Summerlin Library Gallery below.
"Holly & Lennon"
"Holly & Lennon"
"Holly & Lennon"
This 14" x 12" Vitri-Fusáille glass panel of "Holly & Lennon" received Third Place in the "Gallery of Excellence" at the recent 2011 Bead & Glass Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was commissioned by a repeat client that I created a stained glass panel of "Harley" , the rabbit for a surprise for his wife. When he saw this technique, he wanted me to create a Vitri-Fusáille glass panel of "Holly and Lennon", his two black cats. This Vitri-Fusáille panel is framed in a custom hanging light box so they can see it day and night. I incorporated a miniature of "Harley" in the background to surprise her again! They both absolutely love it and are delighted to have an award winning art piece of his favorite cats as well!
"Golda"
"Golda"
"Golda"
The client commissioned me to create this 15" x 12" Vitri-Fusáille glass panel of his beloved golden retriever, "Golda", out at her favorite place, where she loved to run in the open space of Red Rock Canyon. The client was thrilled as he relayed that I really captured her spirit and personality and and for that he is most grateful. This Vitri-Fusáille panel is framed in a custom hanging light box so it can be lit day and night to bring back good memories of Golda's presence always.
"Barron"
"Barron"
"Barron"
This commisioned Vitri-Fusáille piece is of a client's German Shepherd, "Barron". "Barron" is her best friend and she wanted his personality captured in glass. This 10"x 10" panel is display in a lightbox I created for just him!
"Bootsie"
"Bootsie"
"Bootsie"
"Bootsie" is an 8" x 8" Vitri-Fusáille commissioned glass panel of a client's beloved Chihuahua. It is displayed in a lightbox I designed for this type of glass art. My client has told me that she can't wait to go home and see "Bootsie" after work everynight!
"Shredder"
"Shredder"
"Shredder"
I created this commissioned Vitri-Fusáille glass piece for a client as a surprise for her friend's birthday. My client said it brought tears to his eyes when he saw his beloved cat, "Shredder" captured in glass. This 8"x 8" panel is display in a rod iron stand that can be back lit by spotlight or candle light for a dramatic effect at night.
"Domino"
"Domino"
"Domino"
This Vitri-Fusáille art piece is of my beloved Dalmatian, "Domino". With the Vitri-Fusáille technique, I can capture detailed markings of any type of animal. I can create a Vitri-Fusáille art piece in an 8" x 8", 10" x 10", 12" x 12" or custom size panel.
"Lali"
"Lali"
"Lali"
I created this 8"x 8" Vitri-Fusáille panel from my girlfriend's favorite picture of her beloved Yorkie, "Lali". I designed this glass piece to capture the memory of her dearest friend, "Lali", for life.
"Boomer & Kutya"
"Boomer & Kutchya"
"Boomer"
"Kutchya"
I created this custom "12 x 15" Vitri-Fusáille panel of "Boomer & Kutya", the Pulis for a surprise for my client's father and his wife for Christmas, but it became a Thanksgiving gift instead! It was totally unexpected and a wonderful surprise. They both were thrilled as they have many pictures of their adored Pulis in their home, but nothing that has captured their personalities together like this in a one-of-a-kind Vitri-Fusáille glass art piece! This Vitri-Fusáille panel is framed in a custom hanging light box so they can see it day and night. "Boomer & Kutya" was shown in the "Gallery of Excellece" at the 2010 Glass & Bead Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada
"Blondie & Bailey"
"Blondie & Bailey"
"Blondie & Bailey"
This "8 x 8" Vitri-Fusáille panel is of a Blond & Black Lab named Blondie & Bailey. This was a surprise for a customer's husband's birthday. I can create a Vitri-Fusáille Glass Art piece of your of animal(s) from your favorite picture too! The Vitri-Fusáille panel can be displayed either in a light box I designed for this type of glass art or in a rod iron stand.
"Alladin"
"Alladin" is a Vitri-Fusáille panel I created of a tiger at "Keepers of the Wild " Nature Park. "Keepers of the Wild " is dedicated to the dignified rescue of exotic animals. I can capture the essence of variety of animals with the Vitri-Fusáille technique. This 10" x 10" Vitri-Fusáille panel is displayed in a light box I designed for this type of glass art. This Vitri-Fusaille piece was apart of my Exhibit at the Enterprise Library Gallery in Las Vegas, NV from 9/15/09-11/15/09.
"Surprise"
"Surprise"
This "12 x 12" Vitri-Fusáille glass panel is of my childhood horse named "Surprise". It was shown at jbs Environments at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. I can create a Vitri-Fusáille Glass Panel of your cherished horse or any animal from your favorite picture too! The Vitri-Fusáille panel can be displayed either in a light box I designed for this type of glass art or on a rod iron stand.
"Puffer Fish"
I discovered this polka-dotted Guinea Fowl Puffer Fish diving off the Island of Granito de Oro in Panama. I really wanted to capture the markings of the puffer fish in glass and the Vitri-Fusáille technique gave me the ability to do just that! This 10"x10" panel, including stand was recently shown at the Garys Island Home Store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA.
"Bernie in Belize"
"Bernie in Belize"
"Bernie in Belize" is a seahorse that I photographed while on a dive trip to Belize.I discovered it in the lagoon at St. George's Caye Resort.I loved the seahorse so much that a wanted to create it in glass! "Bernie in Belize" is a "8 1/2" x 8 1/2" Vitri-Fusáille Framed Glass Panel which can be hung on it's own in a window or display in a 14" x 16" wrought iron stand. To view stand check out my "Hearts & Flowers" webpage.
