Reimagining a Classic Art Form For Contemporary Living
As a stained glass artist, I create modern pieces that feel connected to the spaces we live in now while still honoring the craftsmanship that’s made this medium endure for generations.
For me, stained glass is most interesting when it feels both timeless and unexpected—something that can belong just as naturally in a restored historic home as it can in a newly designed interior.
OREGON-BASED STAINED GLASS ARTIST
Light moves through the glass, color shifts in intensity, and the same composition can feel completely different depending on the time of day and the room around it.
That sense of movement is part of what makes the medium so compelling to me. Yes, it can add privacy, color, and interest to a space, but it also brings a quality of light and depth that’s difficult to replicate with anything else.
Stained Glass Does What No Other Medium Can
Hi, I’m Sara Davis
Growing up, I spent summers working at my dad’s electronics company, first tinning soldering tips and eventually assembling circuit boards. I didn’t know it then, but those early lessons in patience and precision would follow me all the way to becoming the stained glass artist I am today.
Creativity has always been a big part of my life, too. I explored fiber and fabric arts for years before casually mentioning to my husband that I’d love to learn stained glass. He bought me a start kid, and that small gift ended up changing the direction of my life.
What started as curiosity quickly became the medium that brought so many things I loved together: color, pattern, technical precision, and the satisfaction of creating something completely by hand. Today, I get to turn all of that into work people live with and enjoy for years.
I’ve always been a maker at heart.
The Studio’s Most Loyal Regular
Roger is my trusty Bernese Mountain Dog and constant studio companion. If I’m working, there’s a pretty good chance he’s somewhere nearby, keeping an eye on things or taking a snooze.
He’s become such a regular part of my days in the studio that it’s hard to imagine working without him here. He may not contribute much to the actual stained glass, but he’s very committed to supervising the process.
Meet Roger
For a long time, stained glass has been associated with traditional imagery, historic buildings, and a very specific aesthetic. And while I love the history and craftsmanship, I’m more interested in what happens when you take those same techniques and adapt them for modern design.
I keep the same techniques, but use them to create work that feels cleaner, bolder, and more modern. And the overall effect is a version of stained glass that feels familiar without feeling dated.
