I was born in England and studied geology at Leeds University before enjoying a fascinating career as an exploration geologist and university professor – working in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands among other countries. Admiring the US from childhood, I immigrated in the 1980s, settled in Tucson, and together with Claire founded Artistry in Glass in 1986.Over more than 37 years, Artistry in Glass has become an expert in this remarkable list of specialized knowledge: We are truly a unique resource for art glass and restoration in Southern Arizona. Review the headlines below to see how we qualify in the categories of Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and TrustworthinessWe have overcome many difficulties in our small business journey, including the 2008-2009 recession (which decimated our etched and stained glass business). To survive, we reinvented ourselves as specialists in the restoration of antiques and collectibles. A recent, and more serious, challenge was the 2016 announcement that our venerable building on East Grant Road was earmarked for demolition owing to the RTA road widening project. Despite a very stressful 2 years, and with the help of the City of Tucson, we have bounced back with increased vitality in our stylish new location on East Fort Lowell:The rock on which our expertise is founded is almost 40 years of experience in the glass business. From a humble start as a glass etching company in 1986, we have responded to customer demands to develop a complete range of products and services in the art glass business.Our motto has always been that the interests of the customer are paramount. To this end, we have never been afraid to make mistakes because only through the hard lesson of failure can real experience be gained.There is no substitute for hard-earned experience. Because we value our customers so highly we have always attempted to satisfy their needs. If we did not know how to do something we learned how to do it. If we did not have the required equipment, we rented it or purchased it.Our list of specialties is now legendary from glass etching, engraving, glass painting, slumping, and carving. Etched glass, stained glass, leaded and beveled glass, and dalle de verre. We know about framing, installing, mounting, and presenting art glass. We have more than 1/3 of a century of experience in the subjects of mirrors, glass tabletops, glass shelves, shower enclosures, safety glass, tempered glass, insulated glass, tinted, laminated, colored, and antique glass.