Love one of my artworks?
Let me reimagine it as a new original, created especially for you
Sometimes you don’t begin with a memory, a photograph or an idea of your own.
You simply see a piece of art and think:
“I’d love one like that.”
That is where Reimagining begins.
I never repeat an artwork exactly. But I can return to one of my themes and create a fresh original especially for you.
It might remain close to the work you love. It might take on different colours, become a Miniature, change shape or develop into something neither of us expected at the beginning.
You don’t need to arrive with a clever brief.
Showing me the artwork you love is enough.
You’ve already found the idea
Some people know exactly what they would like to change.
Others just know that an artwork has stopped them in their tracks.
Both are fine.
You can ask me to keep fairly close to the colours, shapes and feeling of the original. Or you can suggest one simple change and leave me to develop it.
You can be closely involved or give me plenty of freedom.
Either way, I do the designing.
Your finished artwork won’t be a copy.
It will be a new member of the same artistic family.
A complete original in Miniature
I use the name Miniature deliberately.
These aren’t reduced reproductions or little decorative glass pieces. Each Miniature is designed as a serious Hard Edge glass artwork in its own right.
They may measure only five or six inches, but the colour, precision and visual impact don’t feel small.
A Miniature can be created individually or as part of a group, with each piece displayed on its own stand.
It’s also possible to take the visual theme of a large roundel, bowl or wall composition and rework it completely for a Miniature.
Most reimagined Miniatures are commissioned for under £1,000.
For many people, this is a natural way to own an original piece of my work without needing the space or budget for a large roundel.
Four artworks. Four ways to Reimagine.
1: Floral becomes a group of Miniatures
The artwork that inspired them
The original Floral roundel brought together vivid blooms, strong outlines and colour moving across a large circular composition.
The new originals
I returned to its flowers and colours, then recomposed them as a group of individual Miniatures.
They clearly belong to the Floral family, but every design is different.
2: Chequer takes on a new shape
The artwork that inspired it
Chequer began as a large roundel, with black and white squares running through sweeping areas of vivid colour.
The new original
The same visual language was reimagined as a bowl.
Its curves required a completely new composition, while the distinctive Chequer character remained immediately recognisable.
3: Yearning develops into Alluring Montage
The artwork that inspired it
American glass collector Ray Chimienti was particularly drawn to the eyes in 'Yearning'.
His first enquiry was about a face Miniature. But as we talked, his idea began to grow.
The new original
Ray imagined a vertical composition bringing together an eye, a face and a pair of lips.
I developed those elements into Alluring Montage, using a tall, narrow Tallboy format and a bold black glass border.
The result has a strong connection to Yearning, but it is also an entirely new artwork with its own personality.
Its Tallboy proportions give it considerable height and presence while requiring less glass than a large roundel.
Read Ray’s collector story
4: Wells remains a full size roundel
The artwork that inspired it
The original Wells was built around the soaring arches and shifting viewpoints of Wells Cathedral.
The new original
When Wells was reimagined, the collector didn’t want a smaller interpretation.
They wanted another full size roundel.
I returned to the arches and architectural movement of the original, then created a new composition from the same theme.
Reimagining doesn’t have to mean smaller. It can be as substantial and ambitious as the artwork that first inspired it.
Keep it close. Or see where it leads.
A Reimagining can take several directions.
You may want something that remains fairly close to the original artwork, with a fresh composition created in a similar palette.
You might prefer different colours, another size or a new shape.
A large theme might become a Miniature. A roundel might become a bowl. A wide composition might become a tall, narrow artwork.
Or, like Ray, you may begin with one detail you love and see the idea develop into something unexpected.
You can contribute one simple thought or become more involved as the design develops.
There is no correct amount of input.
Simply show me what caught your eye
Reimagining can begin with a very short message.
Send me the name, link or screenshot of the artwork you love.
Tell me whether you’re considering a Miniature, a Tallboy, a roundel or something else. If you’re unsure, I can suggest what might work.
You can mention any colours or details you would like me to keep or change. Or you can just write:
“I love this. What could you create for me?”
I’ll look at the artwork, think about the possibilities and reply with some initial ideas about design, scale and cost.
Once we have agreed the general direction, a ten per cent deposit reserves your place in my commission diary.
I’ll then develop the design for you. Once you’re delighted with it, forty per cent is paid before I begin working in glass. The remaining balance is due when your artwork is complete.
Related, but never repeated
I never make the same artwork twice.
Reimagining means returning to an artistic idea and discovering where else it might go.
Your work will be individually designed, cut by hand and kiln fused as a completely new original.
It will be signed with its year of creation and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
You’ll also receive a hardback illustrated book telling the story of your artwork and how it was created.
Which artwork caught your eye?
You can send me an artwork’s name, a link to its page or a screenshot.
You don’t need to know what you want to change.
You only need to know which artwork made you stop and look.
Starting with your own story?
Reimagining begins with one of my existing artworks.
If your starting point is your own memory, place, person, photograph or idea, you may be looking for a completely personal commission.