Empathic Reactions

Nothing compares to the reaction of a satisfied client when they see their completed piece for the first time. I have been fortunate to have never experienced a bad reaction… I'm pretty sure it has more to do with the captivating nature of the glass itself rather than my artistic ability or craftsmanship. I know glass of all types captivates me on a daily basis!

The Long's stopped by today on their daily walk to check on the progress of their window. I felt horrible… I had taken the piece home to frame and it wasn't here for them to see. Then I remembered I had my camera and had taken a picture before I loaded it in the car. Mrs. Long's reaction to the 2" image was emphatic! I cannot wait to see how she reacts to seeing the full size actual window. It truly did turn out beautiful. The colors go together very well and I am anxious to see how they look in their bathroom.

I found another recent reaction to my work humbling. I was visiting a client who is now having another window done. I was tickled when she asked me if I wanted to see the window I had previously done. She was so comfortable and excited showing the window off that she even wanted to show it off to me! She shared with me the reactions of visitors to her home and how the piece has changed the whole personality of the room. To think that something I created with my own two hands could have such an impact on someone else is very humbling and I do believe it has more to do with the glass than with me.

Now it's on to the next project. A pair of lunette windows for a bathroom, one over the tub and the other over the door leading out to the patio. The windows will be done in the same elegant pattern using all clear glasses, but in different sizes.