NEW! Pervical Croakley III
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Category: |
New Arrivals, Home decorations, Gifts, Whimsical, Stained Glass |
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SKU: |
030826G05 |
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Price: |
$95.00 |
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Artist: |
Sueann Smith |
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Color: |
Various |
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Make: |
Stained Glass, Glass |
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Origin: |
USA |
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This handcrafted stained glass panel features a wonderfully dapper frog portrait—equal parts whimsical and refined. Set within a classic oval frame, the design feels almost like a vintage cameo or a proper portrait you might find hanging in a grand old study… if that study happened to belong to a frog with impeccable taste.
The frog himself is rendered in luminous shades of vibrant green glass that truly come alive when the light passes through. His expressive eyes and subtle smile give him a mischievous, intelligent character—like he might be quietly judging your tea etiquette or about to deliver a witty remark.
What really elevates the piece is the thoughtful detailing. He’s dressed in a tiny suit and tie, created from rich, dark glass that contrasts beautifully with the bright greens of his face. The warm amber background adds a soft, golden glow that enhances the portrait-like quality, making the frog stand out like a distinguished subject sitting for a formal painting.
Each piece of glass is individually cut and joined with hand-soldered lead lines, giving the panel that classic stained glass structure while also adding graphic depth and texture to the design. The dark outer border frames the portrait beautifully and helps anchor the whole composition.
When hung in a window, this piece absolutely shines—sunlight transforms the glass into glowing jewel tones that shift throughout the day. It’s perfect for a kitchen window, a sunroom, a garden studio, or anywhere you want a touch of humor and artistry.
It’s the kind of piece that instantly sparks conversation: playful, a little eccentric, and full of personality.
A portrait of a frog… but make it distinguished. 🐸✨
My work is driven by an insistent need to make — to explore, experiment, and stay in conversation with materials. I work across multiple mediums, clay, glass, paint, fiber. I let the process guide the outcome rather than forcing a fixed result. What’s made is often taken apart, reshaped, or returned to the beginning.
I draw inspiration from the natural world and from the quiet details of everyday life — the mundane, the overlooked, the in-between. I’m interested in cycles: forming, breaking down, and becoming something new.
I approach my practice with openness and curiosity, allowing room for wonder, failure, and transformation. What comes before is carried forward. The work evolves through repetition, pressure, attention, and time.
At its core, my work is about staying present — paying attention, working honestly, and honoring change as part of the process. - Sueann Smith