About the Artist:
This is going to be short.

I have no art training or education at all.

I don't think I've taken an art class since 6th grade - that was sometime in the 60's.

I don't have a degree in anything.

I wasn't "always interested in art ever since I was young".

I wasn't interested at all until I was in my late 30's.

Then I just kind of exploded.

Then I had chronic depression for about 10 years and imploded.

Hopefully, I'm re-exploding now.

Completely self-taught artist.

No Guru, No Method, No Teacher.
(thanks, Van Morrison!)

Mosaic Art

Mosaic Mirrors and Tables

Mosaic Photo Frames / Picture Frames and Carryalls

Gallery of Sold Piecs and Commission Information

What is it?

These are all eggshell mosaics, mosaic art pieces made with tiny pieces of egg shell. I have been working with egg shell mosaics for about 16 years, although I stopped for about 10 years. I’ve sold pieces at art fairs, but never tried selling mosaics on the web.
Mostly, I work on wood, but I have worked on papermache, glass and metal. I clean the membrane thoroughly from the egg shell and then I color them. They are NOT painted. Painting would create a flat all-one color and if you look closely at the closeup photos, you can see that each egg shell has color variegation. This creates the true look of mosaics. I use a translucent mixture that I mix up myself.
Then I apply the eggshells with a special glue to the painted wood. I push them down flat and make sure that they do not overlap with another piece. When done, I seal the whole piece with gloss varnish. They feel like real mosaics too, smooth but with some texture and cool to the touch. These are MADE to be touched and can be cleaned with simply a slightly damp cloth.

Prices include shipping via USPS.

Mosaics by Commission

This page is about commissions or custom orders of egg shell mosaics.
Yes, I can do that. :) The pieces are have here have sold, some of them a long time ago, but they give you an idea of my style.
I can do just about any theme and I can work on wood, metal, papermache or glass. I can do any color and match any color. If you have other bases you're wondering about, just ask.
Just send an email (above left is a button....). It's helpful if you can send a photo that's close to what you have in mind. I have done a number of custom items over the years, but I don't have photos of them.
If it's an art piece, I charge about $100 a square foot. If it's a craft piece (straight mosaic, not a motif) it's about $50 a square foot.
I need about 3 weeks lead time for 12 x 12", and more for larger.
What an unqiue mosaic gift!