WIP - hydrengea backsplash for Concero

I'm very excited about this piece. It's a backsplash that will be installed in a kitchen vignette in a new, upscale home remodeling store called Concero. I'm using a technique that I learned at the last SAMA (Society of America Mosaic Artists) conference. Very fun!

approaching mosaics in a new way

Usually, I figure out my mosaic and then make it. This piece took me on a journey. Without knowing exactly where I was going when I started, I listened to what the piece had to say and followed. It was an exhilarating way to work. The title for this piece is: Getting to the Heart of the Matter.

now on shelves

The book has arrived and can be purchaed at Barnes and Noble. I feel so lucky that I'm one of the featured artists.

Edina Art Center

I just found out that "The Tree of Inner Solitude" was accepted in the juried show at the Edina Art Center. I'm very excited!

ciranda is installed!

The Ciranda mosaic is finally installed. There was a slight delay with the city of Hudson, WI, but all turned out for the best. The mosaic stone sits in the front garden of Ciranda - an importer of organic ingrediants.

this week's Ciranda progess

Inch by inch, I'm getting closer to the finish line.

Thanks to an amazing stone artist, I have a flat surface to install the Ciranda mosaic on. Check out Peter's website and oogle over his beautiful work: www.balamstudios.com

1st student in the new studio

I had a wonderful time teaching Janeen how to mosaic. We created a glass on glass mosaic garden stand. Didn't she do a fabulous job!?! I'm looking forward to more classes in the studio.