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About Westwood Studios:
Westwood Studios grew from an
idea over six years in the making. The studio was
created to fulfill the need of supplying a local cabinet
maker with custom glass panels and mirrors for the
exquisitely crafted bars and cabinets he produced.
With such a demand for finely crafted furnishings and home
accents, it only made since to offer other builders and home
owners the same quality glass work. In addition to
offering both leaded and foiled (Tiffany Style) stained
glass cabinet doors, Westwood Studios provides custom
stained glass fireplace screens, room partitions, glass
etching, as well as small to large art glass pieces that
work great as gifts.
Westwood Studios is located in
Aviston, Illinois which is on the outskirts of the St. Louis
Metro area. The name Westwood is a family name which comes
from my Grandmother whose maiden name is Westwood. She has
always had a positive influence on me, and with great
respect, thought it appropriate to honor her some way.
A lot of what I am today, is because the way she was raised,
as a Westwood.
About the artist:
Like many people growing up,
there was always interest in art. There was also
interest in science and technology. Art was the main
focus throughout high school, and even received a
scholarship offer to an art program at a well respected
university. After four years of focusing on art and
laying science and technology aside, it was decided to pass
on the art scholarship and switch focus to technology.
After 20 years of working in the technology sector, the need
to fulfill the creative desires needed to be satisfied. With
a request from a friend and fine craftsman of custom bars
and cabinetry to produce custom stained glass panels, that
desire has been met. |