Glass Painting

Glass Painting- the Technique

Glass paintings or stained glass paintings as they are sometimes known, comprise an engraving laid down on the back of the glass. After the designs are outlined at the back of the glass specials colors are applied. The colors are mostly water or gum based and is applied in a method similar to the way watercolors are applied. The paints are usually fired onto the glass using a kiln. The heat of the kiln ensures that they are permanently bonded with glass.

The medium of glass provides the painter with something that no other mediums can - the light effect. For centuries Gothic churches and other hallowed institutions have inspired awe in us because of their remarkable use of glass paintings. Today it is as popular as it ever was.

Glass Painting in the Modern World

Glass painting is an extremely refined art form but discovery of synthetic colors specially meant for this purpose, has ensured that this art form gains as much popularity as it can. Today almost every other household can afford to have a stained glass window, because of the user-friendly nature of this art form. Art enthusiasts can buy their own glass painting kits and experiment with this art form, making their own bedrooms a studio. This art form is affordable, beautiful and approachable. No wonder that it has become a favorite in the most humble of households. After all the purpose of an artist is to reach out to as many people as he or she can and not to alienate them. Painting on glass is a perfect example of that very philosophy.