Peter McGrain: Uncommon Stained Glass by McGrain, Peter (2002) Paperback - Softcover

McGrain, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962905313 ISBN 13: 9780962905315

Publisher: Glass Press, 2002

Synopsis

Uncommon Stained Glass explores the art work of Peter McGrain in complete chronological order. It traces his artistic development from his earliest efforts as a self-taught hobbyist to his most recent professional accomplishments. The reader gains insight into, not only his unique work, but also his personal life and the path he has followed toward realizing his dream of becoming an artist.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter McGrain is clearly one of the most well-known and significant artists working with stained glass today. For over 20 years he has masterfully applied his skills in a wide variety of styles and themes that are unmistakably his own. His award winning pieces, which range in scale from small intimate art panels to large architectural installations, have gained international recognition for both their memorable imagery as well as their technical merit.

Review:

"Many of his peers would agree that the most gifted artist working in stained glass today is Peter McGrain." -- Joe Porcelli, "Stained Glass: Jewels of Light"

"Peter McGrain brings a new beam of light to the 1000 year-old tradition of stained glass." -- Dan Fenton, Glass Pioneer

"The complex allegorical meanings invested in these virtuoso panels are as impressive as the craftsmanship that create these images." -- Andrew Moor, "Architectural Glass Art"

About this edition

• Publisher: Glass Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0962905313
• ISBN 13: 9780962905315
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 187