An appreciation of the visual arts

It always gives you a lovely warm glow when your work is appreciated - especially if the piece you are designing and making is for someone you know.

The design has been agreed - the glass chosen. In many ways the most difficult part of the process has been achieved. That just leaves the making. It's really good as each piece is cut out and assembled to ponder, 'Where in their house will it go?' The nature of the glass has already dictated whether the piece is wall - bound or destined for a windowsill where light can stream through.

The artwork was duly delivered and placed carefully.

'Wow....' was the unsolicited response, as vivid colours met the gaze of the observer.

I was overwhelmed when the observer rushed off and came back to present me with a sticker... the seal of approval. The observer stood before the artwork once more to make sense of it.

'It's got an eye..... and ears
.....and ....... bogies.'

The new owners saw a Mackintosh - inspired piece. The young observer saw something quite human.

I hope everyone enjoys the piece for many years to come - putting their own interpretation on what they see.