Steve Larson
Light attracted Steve to stained glass art. He has always loved to watch the way light dances on water. And when he first began his artistic journey into stained glass in 1983, he “loved to see what the glass [did] in the light.” Steve has done numerous commissioned pieces - for churches, bars, restaurants as well as people’s homes.
His better paying job was working for Caterpillar as a mechanical engineer and, later, as a professor teaching math and engineering courses at IL Central, which he enjoyed. Additionally, he taught a stained-glass course at a studio for a year.
Now, in retirement, he appreciates his studio which enables him “to get away from all the distractions.” What does he love about his craft? He responds, “The craftmanship requires precision; yet, it is very relaxing.” Patterns intrigue Steve, and he loves “coming up with original designs.”
His better paying job was working for Caterpillar as a mechanical engineer and, later, as a professor teaching math and engineering courses at IL Central, which he enjoyed. Additionally, he taught a stained-glass course at a studio for a year.
Now, in retirement, he appreciates his studio which enables him “to get away from all the distractions.” What does he love about his craft? He responds, “The craftmanship requires precision; yet, it is very relaxing.” Patterns intrigue Steve, and he loves “coming up with original designs.”
