The Glass Anvil Blogfolio

Royer's Round Top Cafe

2009-11-21T19:39:00.000-08:00

When I heard that my friends at Royer's Round Top Cafe

were to be featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show,

I just had to create a mosaic sunface to

celebrate the occasion.

At the cafe...

Royer Family

Filming day - It was great fun meeting Bill Geist

and the CBS crew!

Thanks Bud, Tara & Rick and the rest of Team Royer!

http://www.royersroundtopcafe.com/

The cafe segment will air on CBS Sunday Morning

on November 22, 2009 - for more information

link to the cafe or CBS

www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday

Best wishes to Royer's for continued success!

Reddance inspired ....

2009-09-08T18:31:00.000-07:00

Dallas, Texas

Modern Dancer/Choreographer, Amanda Jackson,

of REDDance is captured on film and glass.

Photography and graphics by Jesse Scroggins.

Glass art by Diane Tovey ~

http://www.reddance.org/

Wearable Art......Fused glass jewelry.

2009-09-08T18:04:00.001-07:00

Fused glass incorporated in a silver plate bangle.

Each bracelet is one-of-a-kind individually designed

with a variety of glass colors and metal accents -
A collection of bracelets are available at
The Copper Shade Tree
Round Top, Texas
www.coppershadetree.com

Complimentary SideLites

2009-09-08T17:37:00.000-07:00

Giddings, Texas

A new front door needed the appropriate sidelites.

The updated door contained a beveled and textured glass

insert with brass came. The homeowners wanted the

sidelites to compliment the door design. The

new sidelites complete the custom look

for this front entry.

Transom and Companion Panels

2009-09-08T17:19:00.000-07:00

Ledbetter, Texas

Homeowners needed a solution to help tame the

glare of the setting sun in the dining area transom window.

An antique window they selected was repaired

and two companion panels constructed to

complete the transom dimension requirements.

"The Tree Frog" by Diane Tovey and Jesse Scroggins

2009-06-05T12:30:00.000-07:00

Original sketch and artwork provided by

Graphic Designer, Jesse Scroggins of

Dallas Texas. Fabrication and glass work

by Diane Tovey. The work is 30" X 30"

and is constructed using the copper foil

method and incorporates fused glass

components and dimensional soldering techniques.

The Tree Frog is currently displayed at

The Glass Anvil Studio.

Fused Photo Frames

2009-06-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

Each frame is one-of-a-kind individually designed and fused

with a variety of glass colors and accents -

A collection of frames are available at

The Copper Shade Tree

Round Top, Texas

http://www.coppershadetree.com/

Front Entry Door for TGA

2008-09-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

Carmine, Texas

The front entry to my office provided a challenge -

the door could not be standard size
due to the existing header.

An Antique English door was found
and modified to fit the opening
and the English glass was repaired for use

while a new insert was designed.
Colors were chosen to compliment
the original TGA logo and

the building the exterior.
The design combines a traditional

focal point inset in a torchere -
with the "ribbon" of color
adding a contemporary look.
The dragonfly is found in old world
craftsman design and is a personal favorite.

New Hope United Methodist

2008-09-08T08:01:00.000-07:00

Waller, Texas

Christian art often uses symbols
to illustrate spiritual concepts.

The symbols can be a direct link
to scripture or church history.

In the center of the left window is
the focal point symbol -

A Dove with Olive Branch. A dove represents

the Holy Spirit and the olive branch symbolizes peace.

In the center of the right window are a Chalice,

Bread and Grapes. This represents the Lord’s Supper,

the broken body of Christ, and the blood of redemption.

Each of the windows of New Hope offers symbols

to compliment worship and inspire the congregation.

Whale of a Tail

2008-09-06T13:11:00.000-07:00

Ashburn, Virginia

Clients selected an ocean theme with a GST Bevel Series

for a stained glass fireplace screen to compliment

the other nautical items in their living room.

A custom made frame with brass shells for feet,

holds the glass panels in place.

Summer vacations on the Atlantic coast

are not so far away from the winter days

that are warmed by this fireplace.

Palm Trees and Paradise

2008-09-06T12:47:00.000-07:00

Houston, Texas

Vacations in Hawaii and a passion for palm trees were

the inspirations behind the window for this

master bathroom. The home had a leaded

glass panel in the original construction,

but after many years of service and -

an incident that damaged a pane or two,

these home owners were ready

for a new look with their new window.

Mariposa Companion Series

2008-08-09T19:25:00.000-07:00

Boerne, Texas

The home owner had a pair of existing windows hanging in the transoms of the master bedroom. The windows were brought from his parents home in Virginia and framed to hang independently. The size of the transom called for a set of companion windows to complete the ensemble. Staying with the colors and style of the original windows, the companions offer compliment to the series while maintaining custom design.

A Touch of French Country

2008-08-09T19:04:00.001-07:00

Frisco, Texas

This French Country master suite was incomplete without

a window for the master bath. Inspired by the fabric motif,

the colors were matched to the fabric pallet and the design

compliments the French country theme

using the "fluer de lis" and the floral elements.

Water Garden View

2008-08-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Boerne, Texas

The "before" view of the master bath featured a view of the tile roof of the neighbors home. Monet inspired water lilies and dragonflies were chosen for the "after" view using colors of glass that match the homeowners decor and existing art.

Love's Bridge - Captured in Glass

2008-05-08T19:39:00.000-07:00

Austin, Texas

These home owners were inspired by a special place.

This project started with a photograph
and a romantic story....

which then turned into a vision,
then a drawing,

and finally a beautifully unique window.

The Grand Arch Entryway

2008-03-26T17:43:00.000-07:00

Houston, Texas

This project began with a series of three interior

windows (shown in the fourth photo) and

was completed with the arch window

that adorns the top of the front entry of the home.

The home owners selected the glass colors

and clear textures to compliment the exterior

of the home as well as maintain

the charm and architectural style of the period.