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    Stephen Byrne

    Designer, glass painter, writer

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    Good Desperation, Bad Desperation, and – a Powerful Illusion

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    The life and times of a 21st century glass painting studio

    In 2004 I set up a studio with one partner, David. This was a design and glass painting studio, which, having run through more embarrassing names than we can remember, we christened “Williams” (after David first, because he could paint) “& Byrne”  (after me, because I could copy).

    Glass painting: it’s not an easy way to make a living.

    But it is a great way.

    I don’t mean women, cigars in bathtubs full of champagne, and private jets.

    Though the last time I flew to see our client on the shores of Lake Geneva, I tried to board the airplane with a glass cutter in my pocket.

    That was … fun.

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    The Powerful Effect of Designing with Stained Glass Silhouettes

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    Today you’ll see the power of using stained glass silhouettes in your design.

    Yes, this is our glass you’ll see here.

    But remember this is not so much about us as about what you can do with a bold and talented design, some very good glass, plus a careful use of silhouettes.

    Note: there are a lot of gorgeous photos coming up, so please give this page the time it needs to load.