That is exactly where Ryan Van Guilder was inspired to make his stained glass art. Van Guilder has been working with stained glass for roughly 15 years. Contributed / Ryan Van Guilder“They have a place between Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids,” Van Guilder said. Stained glass is traditionally made by painting and kiln-firing specialized glass, although modern glass can be purchased already in the color an artist wants, allowing them to focus on fitting that glass to their design. ADVERTISEMENTRelated Stories“It’s where I live – I grew up in the Cities, but I’ll never live there again,” Van Guilder said.