Stained Glass Painting (03/26/25)

Stained Glass Painting (03/26/25)

Glass Painting The art of painting glass Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. designs, creates, restores, and conserves various styles of stained glass windows for both sacred and civic spaces. While there are various styles of...
Liturgical Symbols – Plants (03/16/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Plants (03/16/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Plants  What are these liturgical symbols and what do they mean? Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     In addition to animals, liturgical symbols also include flowers and foliage which symbolize beauty and meaning. These elements...
Murals and Paintings  (03/6/25)

Murals and Paintings (03/6/25)

Murals and Paintings  The Murals and Paintings created By Conrad Schmitt  Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Historically, master works of the Italian High Renaissance were not transportable paintings, but were completed entirely on-site, permanently...
Faith and Frit  (02/26/25)

Faith and Frit (02/26/25)

Faith and Frit  The Art of Fused Glass – St. Rose Catholic Church, Girard, Iowa Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     In the Bible, the Holy Spirit manifests in various forms, such as a delicate dove or flaming tongues of fire. In this window at St....
Liturgical Symbols – Animals  (02/19/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Animals (02/19/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Animals  What Are These Liturgical Symbols, and What do They Mean Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Visual communication is an important consideration for sacred spaces. Semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, helps us to...
What Sets Us Apart(02/12/25)

What Sets Us Apart(02/12/25)

The Conrad Schmitt Studio Way What Sets Conrad Schmitt Studios Apart From The Rest Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     FAMILY OWNERSHIP AND CAREER ARTISTSFounded in 1889, Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. is celebrating 136 years in business in 2025, with...