The Amber Dragons logo is more than a business mark. It is a handmade stained glass artwork created by Christine Saunders, the artist behind Amber Dragons, and it reflects the colour, imagination and craftsmanship at the heart of her Somerset studio.
A logo made in the same medium as the work
For an artist whose practice is built around glass, light and traditional techniques, a conventional printed logo would never tell the whole story. Christine wanted an emblem with texture and character: something that could exist as a physical object as well as represent Amber Dragons online.
The dragon was a natural choice. Dragons suggest creativity, protection, transformation and a touch of magic. Those qualities sit comfortably beside Christine’s interest in wildlife, mythology, spirituality and the changing beauty of the natural world.
From sketch to stained glass
The design began as a drawing, refined so that the curves and details could be translated into individual pieces of glass. Each section had to work both visually and structurally. Christine selected warm amber tones alongside richer accent colours, then cut and shaped every piece by hand.
Once assembled, the glass gave the logo qualities that a flat graphic cannot reproduce. Its colours shift with the light, textures become more pronounced from different angles, and the dragon appears to glow when illuminated from behind.
Traditional craft with a contemporary identity
Creating a logo in stained glass brings together two worlds. The construction uses time-honoured techniques, while the finished design supports a modern creative business. It is a reminder that traditional crafts are not fixed in the past: they can communicate personality, values and identity just as powerfully today.
The logo also represents Christine’s approach to every commission. Ideas begin with conversation and drawing, then develop through careful choices of colour, line and texture. The finished artwork is made by hand, so it carries subtle variations that make it genuinely individual.
Why Amber Dragons?
The name Amber Dragons combines warmth with imagination. Amber evokes glowing glass, sunlight and natural colour. The dragon introduces strength, mystery and the freedom to create work that is not limited to one style or subject.
Together, the name and logo provide a fitting home for Christine’s stained glass panels, wildlife designs, suncatchers, memorial pieces and bespoke commissions. They signal that every piece is created by an independent UK artist rather than produced on a factory line.
A symbol of handmade British art
Today the stained glass dragon stands as a signature for Amber Dragons. It appears wherever Christine’s work is presented, but its origin remains rooted in the studio: real glass, shaped by hand and brought to life by light.
If you have a logo, family emblem or personal symbol that you would like interpreted in stained glass, Amber Dragons can develop a bespoke design for your home, workplace or special occasion.
