# Elegant Glass Gamer Art (UPDATE) These Rick Daniels Nerdy Stained Glass Creations are Gorgeous By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerdy-stained-glass References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/28/mario-zelda-halo-youve-never-seen-stained-glass-like-this-before/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [martianglasswork](http://martianglasswork.com/) Craftsman Rick Daniels has created a plethora of nerdy stained glass creations for those of us who consider gaming to be their religion. Daniels has managed to create these gorgeous works with only a little more than two years worth of experience under his belt and being completely self taught. His artwork features video games icons beautifully rendered on his glass canvas. Daniels' skill and attention to detail will make it easy for any gamer to recognize the video games chosen to be given the stained glass treatment Whether it's Mega Man, [Master Chief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-gaming-gear), Majora's Mask, Mario's Fire Flower or the Portal Companion Cube, any [video game enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise) would be lucky to proudly display these nerdy stained glass works of art in their home or church, whatever the case may be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nerdy Stained Glass Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique stained glass pieces inspired by gaming and pop culture. - **Self-taught Artistry:** Growing trend of individuals acquiring artistic skills through self-learning and creating impressive works of art. - **Gaming-inspired Home Decor:** Demand for video game-themed home decor items like stained glass art as a way to showcase personal interests. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fine artists to explore new mediums and create unique works inspired by gaming and pop culture. - **Education and Skill Development:** Industry opportunity to provide online courses and resources for aspiring artists to learn and enhance their skills independently. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to cater to the growing demand for video game-inspired decor items, such as stained glass art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Crystal Figurines Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-and-minecraft.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md)