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Since founding TransparentImages.com in 1999, I’ve created over six themed series of kiln-formed glass sculptures, alongside bespoke commissions. Each handcrafted piece—whether a wall panel, triptych, or bowl—offers sculptural depth and distinct character.

Themes include:

Earth’s Elements: Exhibited at St Albans Museum, these panels blend classical representations of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Aether with scientific interpretations via the Periodic Table.

Gemstones & Minerals: Birthstone-inspired panels and bowls, including a commission of 15 amber pieces for a London restaurant.

Botanical Art: Raised, botanically accurate orchids and floral designs.
Planets & Nebulae: Sculptures influenced by NASA imagery—each one-of-a-kind, even within a series.
Natural Art: Birds, butterflies, and insects created for Butterfly World, also available as jewellery and coasters.
Medical & Sci-Art: Intricate works based on anatomy and scientific imagery, first developed during my degree.
Each series reflects a passion for nature, science, and storytelling in glass.

My work is often inspired by my surroundings – sheep filled meadows, the sun setting over the brow of the hill whilst the woodland owls call to each other, coastal scenes which evoke images of carefree seaside holidays … each piece designed to bring a smile to your face.

In business as a glass artist for over twenty years Jackie has undertaken public art commissions up and down the country, each involving community engagement. Jackie also takes private commissions and repairs stained glass. She takes part in local Open Studios events – previously Yorkshire, now Dorset. She regularly teaches short courses in stained glass.

We are the UK’s main System 96 dealer, with the biggest range of sheet glass, frit, dichroic and accessories in the COE 96 range from Spetrum, Uroboros and CBS Dichroic. We have a 7000sq ft show room in Bristol with free car parking, you are welcome to visit, browse and get free advice from our friendly team!

Through careful attention to detail with my dimensional pieces, my aim is to share a respect of the natural world in a tangible way, drawing the viewer into the work of art.
The depth of the pieces is created by using several techniques – using layering and diminishing the size, colour, tone, texture, and translucence on each receding layer. I generally use 6 to 9 layers of glass and once all the individual layers are painted, with hot-fire enamel paints, they are pre-fired (sometimes 2-3 times) and then kiln-cast into solid panels.
I’m inspired by the translucent qualities of glass, colour gradations, curvilinear designs and nature inspired artwork. I also love working to commission.

My background… I began working with stained glass, reverse glass painting and fused glass. My body of work includes stained glass windows, fused glass splashbacks for kitchens & bathrooms, glass wall art and dimensional pieces of glass artwork!

I blend heritage stained glass methods with modern techniques to create individual pieces of glass art that can fit into both residential and architectural spaces. Often working to a brief that captures my clients’ unique stories or memories, I work to create both three dimensional and two dimensional imagery in glass using a wide variety of glass mediums. Designed to interact with natural light, changing throughout the day and casting beautiful reflections that transform the atmosphere of the space for which they were chosen.