Historically, stained/leaded glass was developed and used in churches and cathedrals. In more recent (yet still historical) times, this medium regained prominence with other uses.

Since the scope of our work embraces the entire cycle of production from design to installation, we work in cooperation with any of a number

We at Progressive Art Stained Glass Studio thrive on challenges. This is our motto. With artist/designer Simon Simonian’s unique qualifications, the sky is the limit.

Stained/leaded glass artist/designer Simon Simonian maintains the artistic integrity that each design is to be original and exclusive. This means that no design ever gets

Stained/leaded glass, especially when structural, must be sturdy, safe and sound. There is no exception to this rule. Just because an individual makes stained glass

Stained/leaded glass is a craft. It requires technical proficiency, fine materials and manual dexterity to construct properly. However, the artistic element in the finished creation

It is a longstanding operating policy of Progressive Art Stained Glass Studio to offer complimentary consultations for any potential project, whether or not one has

Domes have a very special quality and significance in architecture. In ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, their circular shape represented the heavens and eternity. At

Simon Simonian’s architectural and building experience and knowledge coupled with his artistic endowment and passion for creating impressive functional art in this medium of stained/leaded

A “skylight” is defined as: a window installed in a roof or ceiling. When stained/leaded glass is made into such skylights, domes or otherwise, it

Art is capable of creating a powerful effect upon the viewer. This is certainly true of artistically done stained/leaded glass. The effect is lasting and

A notheworthy phenomenon that’s been observed and experienced routinely is the potential investment factor involved with stained/leaded glass, particularly with skylight domes in high-end residential

What factors affect the pricing of stained/leaded glass? The sheer size of a project is an obvious one. A large skylight dome or atrium ceiling

An interesting quality of stained/leaded glass is its durability and potential longevity. This is evidenced by the many historic buildings you see around Europe, centuries

Illumination is one of the most essential characteristics of stained/leaded glass. Without it, the most intrinsic quality of this medium is lost. Therefore, it is

There is no quesion that regular glass gives one dimension and spaciousness in an otherwise enclosed space. It integrates the sheltered and cozy indoors with

As stained/leaded glass has its origins in pigments that acted as permanent dyes to actually stain the glass, it is most often associated with being

As a glass artist, Simon Simonian is most recognized for his stunning creations in stained or leaded glass. But he also indulges in fused glass

A special type of glass is BEVELED GLASS, which is a slightly thicker sheet of glass that is cut at angles, known as BEVELS. This

The glass used in stained/leaded glass is manufactured by specialist companies and comes in a plethora of colors, patterns, textures and styles. It is silica-based

When using glass as an artistic medium, it can be classified into three categories: HOT, WARM and COLD GLASS. HOT GLASS refers primarily to glassblowing,

Stained/leaded glass is most often associated with churches, cathedrals and other religious buildings. Throughout history, this has been its evolution. However, mention the words “stained

So what exactly is stained glass? How about this thing they call leaded glass? You might wonder: what’s in a name? As you’ll hear these

Colored glass has origins that date back to ancient Egypt and continued throughout the Middle East. This medium rose to prominence primarily in the Middle

“Working with stained glass is so incredibly rewarding. I find it a very flexible medium to work with. It works with lighting favorably. It can

Emanuel Simonian grew up in Southern California, displaying a talent for the arts since age 3. A visual fine artist, his works have been complimented

From age 2, Simon Simonian discovered his purpose in the arts and pursued it as his lifelong career, all the way through higher education. Simonian’s

It all started many years ago when a young Simon Simonian first stepped inside the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres in Paris. He looked up and