WAK Mosaics & Stained Glass

Keightley works in the glass arts because he feels compelled to do so. To take small pieces of material and cut, shape, and turn them into a strikingly beautiful image is very satisfying to Keightley. Painting with glass is how Keightley explains the mosaic and stained glass processes. He finds both processes to be relaxing and soothing. Keightley finds that a piece of work evolves as you cut, glue and place the pieces . Despite the planning, changes occur along the way which always make the work better than originally conceived. He enjoys the constant decision making required to complete a mosaic or stained glass creation. ; Keightley often asks himself, which material will best illustrate what he is trying to portray? How can he use light and texture to enhance the project and create movement , depth, or some other illusion? How will he cut the material to make it flow? How does he intrigue the viewer’s eye and mind? These questions insure a well thought out project.. Keightley still says oooh, aaah, the first time light hits the finished piece and the images dance across the room reflected by the rainbow of color shining through the glass. Keightleys art works are “NOT” acrylic or oil or watercolor paintings or photographs. They are breathtaking art formed with hundreds and or thousands of pieces of stained glass, stone, or found objects. . Keightleys art glass mosaic and stained glass creations add beauty, balance and harmony to any environment.