Norm Martel
Palm Coast, FL
Stained Glass
With each cut of glass and curve of lead, Norm captures a fleeting moment—bathing it in light and giving it permanence. His windows don’t just reflect the sun; they reflect life.
Originally from Newport, Rhode Island, Norm Martel has spent the past decade in Florida, enjoying retirement surrounded by family and a thriving arts community that continues to fuel his creative drive. His stained glass journey began over 40 years ago through a night class in Charleston, South Carolina—a humble start that blossomed into a lifelong craft shaped by curiosity, patience, and skill.
Norm joined the High Tide Gallery in 2019, bringing with him a love for vibrant color, rich texture, and the transformative power of glass. His work spans a wide range of styles, from traditional panels to more contemporary designs, all unified by a deep sense of craftsmanship and emotional resonance. His pieces have found homes in private residences, local businesses, and sacred spaces across the country and beyond.
Among his most notable commissions are custom installations at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and Harbor Light Baptist Church in Charleston—works that reflect his ability to translate meaning and memory into glass. Whether designing independently or collaborating with a client, Norm approaches each project with care and intentionality, aiming to create something both beautiful and enduring.
For Norm, stained glass is more than a medium—it’s a language of light. Each piece invites viewers to pause, to reflect, and to see their own stories refracted in color and form.
