Celebrating Excellence in Glass Art

John has been an artist from his youngest years. His whole life he had been searching for 'something'. Working through different materials seeking a medium that spoke to him. It wasn't enough to be a good artist. He needed to be challenged. In painting and illustrating, he began to limit his pallet to two or three colors only. Then John swerved into paper embossing. White on white. Painting with shadows alone. It only makes sense that he would find himself working in clear on clear. Not only is glass one of the most limiting materials to work with but you can hide nothing. Everything shows. Every line. Every mistake. Glass is a brutally honest medium. So, of course, that's what John falls in love with. And it's been this way for the last four decades. So, whatever the subject matter, whether simple or complex, John is excited to execute your passions onto and into glass. Classic and timeless. Glass and crystal. Beautiful!

 

Master Artisan & Founder: John Morrison

Established in March 1988 by John Morrison in Dallas, Texas, Cornerstone Glassworks boasts over 4 decades of expertise in the art glass industry. Having honed his craft during his six years at three different art glass studios, John has garnered numerous awards in various art glass and mirror design categories.

Whether you're starting from scratch or have a specific vision, John can guide you in creating or executing your glass etching designs with precision and artistry.

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Accolades

TEXAS VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION (TVAA)
1st Place - 3rd Place State Level Awards - 2nd Place Merchandise Award

GLASS DIRECTIONS ANNUAL GLASS COMPETITION
Best in Show - Best Etched - 3rd Place Etched - 1st Place Sculptural

GLASS DIRECTIONS ANNUAL GLASS COMPETITION
Best in Show - 1st Place Sculptural

INVITATIONAL "Into the Future" NEW YORK CITY, NY
Honorable Mention

ART GLASS NORWAY INTERNATIONAL
2nd Place

WORLD GLASS CONGRESS
1st Place Decorative Objects - 1st Place Lamps

MEDIA CREDITS

U.S. Glass Magazine
"Dallas Stained Glass Association"

Professional Stained Glass Magazine
"Notable Works"

Channel 4 News Special, Dallas
"John Morrison, Glass Sculptor" Mary Rogers, Producer

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NOTABLE PROJECTS

  • TROPHY - World League of American Football, Spain
  • AWARD - "Karoline Mikkelson Award" for National Space Society
  • SCULPTURE - Private collection, musician Jack White
  • SCULPTURE - Private collection, singer Martina McBride
  • SCULPTURE - Easy Eye Studio
  • T.V. STUDIO SET - Channel 4 News Set, Dallas, Texas
  • TROPHY - "Carroll Shelby Award", England
  • AWARDS - American Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists
  • AWARD - TX Coalition of Juvenile-Justice, Texas Lt. Governor Bob Bullock
  • CARVED GLASS DIVIDER WALL - Private residence, Israel
  • TABLE TOPS - Private residence, entertainer Dick Clark
  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCULPTURE - Private collection, entertainer, Vanilla Ice
  • TABLE TOPS - Private home, radio personality, Tom Joiner
  • SCULPTURE - Private collection, Star Trek actor, George Takei
  • AWARD - Private collection, Star Trek actress, Majel Barrett
  • AWARD - Star Trek actress, Nichelle Nichols
  • AWARD - Star Trek actor, William Shatner
  • AWARD - Star Trek actress, Kate Mulgrew
  • AWARD - Mystery Science Theater 3000's, TV's Frank
  • AWARD - Star Trek actor, Avery Brooks
  • AWARD - Star Trek actor, Johnathan Frakes
  • AWARD - Created for Paramount Pictures
  • AWARD - Monkey-Punce Production, Kazuhiko Katoh, Japan

For more information about Cornerstone Glassworks’ unique glass art creations, please visit the contact page on the website.