I am unveiling 93 new works in stained glass on Friday July 30 from 6-9pm. The series is called Puro Verano. All the pieces are sun inspired and things fueled by the sun. This is part of a broader collection of a year of suns. This is the Summer series I designed last year and am now fabricating in my studio here in Surf City. I decided to create a year of suns a few years ago when I started getting into my family history and discovered my great +great Sicilian grandfathers were both named Ciro which means "like the sun". Then I started thinking about how I came to be and what fuels life. The ..read more

Check out this amazing custom stained glass window we recently produced for a residence in Beach Haven West, NJ. Our client is a true lover of red wine, so each bottle label of this project was custom made- including one for her personal favorite wine! All of the pieces for each grape cluster were also made by hand. This piece was a showstopper from start to finish, and it is always a pleasure to install unique artwork for happy clients! If you would like to talk to us about ordering your own custom piece of stained glass, to elevate your space with something truly handcrafted, check out our ..read more

Mural Arts in Millville… SwellColors’ owner and artist, Mary Tantillo, was recently commissioned by the Millville Glasstown Arts District to produce and install a one-of-a-kind glass mosaic mural. This is the second mural commission that Mary has done in the city of Millville, which has an incredible place in the history of glassmaking in New Jersey. New Jersey, particularly South Jersey’s place in the story of glassmaking in America is largely due to its excellent sand quality. Up until the 1990s, the glass production industry was bustling in many South Jersey towns- particularly Millville ..read more