Kristie Urbanski is a Toronto-based stained glass artist whose work explores the relationship between light, architecture, and atmosphere. What began as a personal creative pursuit during a period of transition gradually evolved into a practice shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and a growing desire to push the medium beyond tradition and into contemporary spaces.

As her work developed, so did the scale of her ambitions — moving from small studies to large architectural commissions that required both technical precision and creative risk. Alongside this growth came the realities of building a life in art while navigating motherhood, long hours in the studio, and the uncertainty of running a creative business. Each step forward was shaped by trial, learning, and persistence as she carved out a practice that could support both her vision and her life at home.

Through hands-on craftsmanship, mentorship, and a commitment to continuous exploration, Kristie began to build more than just stained glass work — she built a practice defined by intention, resilience, and connection to space and light. This is a story about creating a life around art, embracing uncertainty, and finding balance between motherhood and a deeply personal creative pursuit.

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