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.

ciranda - work in progress

Ciranda is a Brazilian circle dance. I believe it is a quick, lively one. This mosaic, however, is taking me on a slow and very intentional dance across the floor (if a mosaic is capable of doing that) - quietly, methodically moving me around. Ciranda is also the name of the company that I'm doing the mosaic for. They are importers of organic ingrediants.

giving thanks!

Starting out my day, being very grateful for all the support I receive from the amazing art/mosaic community. It makes me twill with glee to be a part of this group. Thanks everyone!

Big thanks to Kim at WitsEnd Mosaics for all of her endless sharing of priceless information. She goes way beyond in helping and figuring out solutions. In addition, a big thanks to her for featuring me in her Artist of the Month.
You can find Kim's full-service, on-line store at: www.witsendmosacis.com

Big thanks to Stacy Alexander for being such a strong advocate for the arts community. She monthly features artists in her blog as a way of giving back to the community. Kudos to you and thanks for this months feature.
Stacy's blog is: www.stacyalexander.blogspot.com and her website is: www.stacyalexanderstudios.com

tesserae: the art of mosaic

I'm so excited! Two of my pieces, The Tree of Inner Solitude and Kissed by the Tree of Weeping Love, were accepted into the juried show: Tesserae: The Art of Mosaic. They will be at the 2nd City Council Gallery in Long Beach, CA from June 27 - August 5.

ciranda rock mosaic

New project for Ciranda, an importer of organic ingredients. The rock is in the front corner of their property and will be incorporated into a garden. It will be a garden element as well as the company sign. Another great client!

birdbath update

The finished birdbath, in it's new garden home. All the tile work was done by 4th, 5th and 6th graders. I loved working with them. They were so excited to learn how to work with glass, use the tools and to be a part of this group project.

art-a-whirl

Art-A-Whirl is coming up. May 15, 16 and 17!

Art-A-Whirl is part of NEMAA (Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association) and 1000's of artists will be opening their studios. Come on by and say hi. I'll be in my studio in the California Building #309, 2205 California Street. NE.

Also, the Minnesota Mosaic Guild will be showing at The Thorpe Building, 1618 Central Ave NE.

Hours:
May 15 from 5 - 10
May 16 from 12 - 8
May 17 from 12 - 5

Hope to see you there!