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Stained glass is typically seen in cathedrals or castles, sending cascades of colors into the elaborate interior. Images are usually biblical or inspired by the Renaissance and were made centuries ago. But what about modern stained glass art inspired by current trends and events? That’s where Martian Glasswork steps in, creating beautiful glass artwork with a video game twist.

Rick Daniels is the master craftsman behind Martian Glasswork. He’s a self-taught artist who started working with glass in June of 2011.

▼  Rick Daniels in his workshop.Mario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before

Let’s take a closer look at a few of his stained glass panels:

▼  Zelda Hylian Shield design (measuring nearly 6 square feet!)Mario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before2

▼  Portal Companion CubeMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before6

▼  Metroid‘s Samus AranMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before5

▼  Mega ManMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before4

▼  Master Chief from HaloMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before3

▼  Warhammer Space MarineMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before7

▼  Half Life LogoMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before8

▼  Poké BallMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before11

▼  Fire FlowerMario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before10

▼  Boba Fett  Mario, Zelda, Halo...You've never seen stained glass like this before9

After witnessing the beauty of his finished pieces, it’s surprising to remember that Rick’s only been at it for a little over two years. You can view his complete gallery here and purchase your own stained glass marvel at his etsy shop.

Source and Images: Martian Glasswork, Etsy