#asknostr, how does one who works for themself, shut their brain off of work? I love what I do, but I find it extremely difficult to separate

60-seconds showing the creative process for these matching Art Deco-inspired windows I made for a local homeowner #gn #grownostr #art #artstr #build #buildstr

You gotta visualize the life you want to live man! Not just your habits, your milestones, your trips, but rather the waking moments of your day. In a perfect world, what does that look like? How do you want your mornings to be? Your afternoons? Your evenings? What people do you want around you? What work do you want in front of you? What value do you want to be giving to the world? It’s important that you be truthful to yourself. Don’t be agreeable. Don’t lie to yourself. Be the creator of your own reality! #gn #grownostr #thought

Ending 2025 on a solid note with this installation Got these windows installed right before a holiday party the homeowners were hosting, so they eere excited to show off the new windows to their family and friends Type of stuff that makes me more connected to my work. More grounded. Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store, the year of the horse! 🐎 #gn #grownostr #artstr #art #build #buildstr #stainedglass

Got a beautifully and heavily textured glass shipped to me for this project coming in the new year. A real lux design, and will focusing on some nice texture contrast to create depth in the design #gn #grownostr #art #artstr

Polished, looking clean as f #gn #grownostr #buildstr #art #artstr

One of the most impactful things I’ve done this year was starting a book club with around 10 male friends of mine I always wanted to be apart of an informal men’s group. A place to go each month talk about life, appreciate each others company, and feel intellectually stimulated Most of the time when I see friends it surrounds some kind of event, typically with alcohol involved. So having a time and place each month to sit with a smart group of guys, sober, to discuss life and stories, is something I didn’t know I was missing Here are some of the books we’ve read as of lately #gn #grownostr #bookstr #friends #life

These matching Art Deco pieces installed. This project means a lot to me, as the windows are installed in a home a few streets over from where I live I’ve had a vision since starting this craft of seeing my work in my neighborhood when I’m out for a morning or nighttime walk. So achieving this is very cool moment for me 🥲 #gm #grownostr #artstr #buildstr #art

Another set of twin windows this month The homeowner once had two similar windows which they got rid of years ago, and recently wanted them brought back to life I worked with a local glass painter to bring to life the bird center pieces, an important element they wanted incorporated First half ellipse shape I’ve ever brought to life. Which was definitely tricky to make sure it fit perfectly in their existing window frame. Took many attempts to get the stencil precise. Always up for the new challenge though Install soon! #gn #grownostr #artstr #art #build #buildstr #pow

Finished up these matching, art-deco inspired leaded windows! These windows will compliment existing leaded windows in the home, as well as their interior decor Install coming this week #gn #grownostr #build #artstr #art

The hardest part of having a vision is staying confident with it across time as more and more people doubt it. You just have to keep remembering what brought you here in the first place and hold that tight #gn #grownostr

Cemented this one today. A true level up with the darkened lead. Looking like a real traditional piece #gn #grownostr #artstr #art #build

Took me a full work day leading and soldering this window. My lower back is not happy with me #gn #grownostr #art #artstr #build

2 traditional Canadian windows on the way! Recreating this original window the homeowner once before it got worn out and discarded. Gave a little adjustment to the design to balance the colours a little more while sprinkling some yellow across it Do you like the original design better or the tweaked design? #gn #grownostr #art #artstr #build

The twins have been soldered. Next up is the cementing process 🗿 I’ve never created a window with this kind of art deco design but I’m enjoying how it’s coming together What are your thoughts on this style? #gm #grownostr #art #build #artstr

Leading for the first window finished! Busted this one out in 24 hours 🧙🏻 Will be starting on the second tomorrow #gn #grownostr #artstr #build #art

A lot of lead in this one #gn #grownostr #build #artstr

Window progression #gn #grownostr

It’s refreshing to take a break from restorations and switch to some custom work Two matching windows on the way. Love the textures being used here #gn #grownostr #build #artstr #stainedglass

On site today. Helping this home owner remove condensation from their leaded window unit #gn #grownostr #windows