June 2008 Completed works.

Red Rock Journey,
Commission June 2008

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Essence Of Summer Mosaic
11x14 Hardibacker substrate

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Confidence Mosaic
9x14 Foam substrate.
Available for purchase.
Stained and Tempered Glass

May 2008 Work Completed

I have had a productive month along with my
daughter graduating and another moving out.
It's been wonderful to escape to the studio.
Enjoy my latest pieces! Commissions always welcome!
Annie

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Solitude,

Foam substrate with thinset and plaster wrap applied for strength.
Stained Glass wall hanging 10x10 inches, Sold.
Faux Stone Wall Hanging
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Dance With Me

Stained Glass on Hardibacker, Framed 205.00
9x12"
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A Dancer's Grace

Foam substrate with thinset and plaster wrap applied for strength.
Stained Glass wall hanging 12x14 inches, Sold.
Faux Stone Wall Hanging

Contemplation

My Latest projectStained glass on 8x10 wood piece.
Woman by the lake.

Landscape complete

Titled; Autumn Muse

948 Leaves, yes they were counted!
Not by me of course, that would make me go crazy.
See it bigger here: Flickr

My thanks again to my flickr friends for their encouragement and support.

Sharing the art...

I started a local freecycle list a few years ago and recently
a chat list as a sister list to it.
The purpose was to have a way for people in this very
rural area to get together occasionally and go to dinner,
meet for a movie, chat and support each other.
When they found out that I have a working studio
and was willing to open it to them, the idea was hatched
to meet here to learn various art and tool techniques.

Today two members came and we did stepping stone
mosaics. I think they had a great time.
I am looking forward to the next one!

Completed, and honored

I'm so pleased to have this wonderful outcome for the masks.
Credit must go to my flickr band of amazing friends who
supported my ability to do this from the start.


I have been honored by the Murano Millefiori site by
being asked to submit this art to their store gallery.
The exposure this will bring to me is massive and I
thank them profoundly.

Two other on line sources and wonderful people
have asked to do features on my work and me.
Terrifying stuff!

One must move through fear to
see what is on the other side.



This is the current update on a teak serving tray I am
creating. A landscape of the northern woods and a
beloved studio space there. It encourages me to grow
in this art form wonderfully!

Thank you all for the honor of being my friends
and for supporting my work!

Please see any of the images in this blog on my flickr site.

Comedy and Tragedy Masks Commission

It there anything better than finishing a project?
I cant find it if there is.
I am very pleased with the results and to be on to the next project!



After grouting that is...
Will be sending this to my client within the week!

Kudo's

Next Project sketch....

Commission in Progress:

Kudo's to: Maryland Mosaic's and Murano Millefiori!


Larger Pictures in Flickr
Kathy at Maryland Mosaics is amazingly fast with shipping.
You barely place an order and get an email saying it has
been shipped. Not to mention a huge supply of anything
you may need. And her usual gift packet in each order.
All carefully wrapped in tissue paper and tied with
lovely ribbon every time! I bought these beautiful
Cameo's this time. They have been in my wish list for
a long time. I love this store! My gift this time was
several more cameos and those small bags of glitter
3/8 inch tiles.


Murano Millefiori actually called me to let me know
that my shipping could be cheaper and faster if I
picked a different option. Ok!
Their selection of Mille is outstanding!
Shop with them both please!

A Wip and the next project....

Beginning the layout process for a new piece,
Scan, Enlarge, Mosaic!

The substrate will be a breakfast tray,
this will be a gift to a friend.

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WIP (work in progress)
Commission piece Comedy and Tragedy Classic Masks.



See the process bigger at:
My Flickr Portfolio

Completed Butterfly

Titled: I Dream Of Spring

Constructed out of 2 inch foam over plywood.
See the entire process on my flickr account at
Art...Bit By Bit

Available for Purchase.

Foam Prep

Foam objects are prepped for future Mosaic Pieces.
The foam is prepped with rigid wrap bandages then a coat of
thinset is applied. The combination makes the objects strong
enough to drop onto concrete without damage.
I know from experience!

Gone Fishin'

This large piece depicts
a quiet afternoon alone at the local fishing pond.

24 inch square Vitreous Tile,
Stained Glass, Ceramics.

Detail

Available For Purchase.
Email Inquiries To:
annieb43 (at) Charter (dot) net

Pieces Of Me

Full Torso Mannequin
Shown here completed in Decoupage Medium
Retro Design.

Mosaic Options Available By Commission.

More Of My Work

The Jester
Commission Piece------------------------------------------------------------------

French Country Frame

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Small Frames

Recent Work

Memory Mosaic

Created using items from a lifetime.
Commissions Welcome.
This is a perfect gift for a loved one!
Contact me at: annieb43 (at) charter (dot) net