New Mosaic Sale Page!

Hi Everyone, I know!
It's been 6 months since I have updated this blog.
Lets just say life sure does throw curve balls :)
Back in action and better than ever, I have updated
my website to include a buy now mosaic section.


Here are just a few of my recent smaller pieces.





I am happy to report that after a summer and fall spent getting to know several gallery board members and co-op owners, I have been asked to submit my work to
both a high end gallery co-op and a popular gift gallery as well.
I am so happy to have these venues open to my work year round.
I adore the people at the market on Sunday's, but the rest of the time my art hangs in my home. It needs light and love. Not just a good cleaning :)

So, buy my work before the added commission of these new venues start in January.
Mosaic Sale Here


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Here's a little tutorial for prepping foam balls for mosaic work.
Enjoy! Ball Prep

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I wish you all a lovely Holiday season.
I will be taking a bit of a break for the most part.
I have one commission to get out before the 24th and the
rest of the month will be for shopping, wrapping and baking goodies.
I hope yours will be much the same.
Much love and joy to you all.


Please "like" my Local Business page on Facebook.
I will be phasing out the artist page for the business page.



Thanks! Annie

Kite Flying put on hold.

It was to be my next piece some time ago,
that image of a boy flying a kite...
but happily I have gained two commissions
since then that must be finished before
Christmas.
The first is a lovely image of three
sisters on the beach. Commissioned by
their mother. I just love capturing this
type of image in glass.



The other is a firetruck commission that
was ordered and then put on hold by the
client for a time. That one is back on
and will also be a Christmas gift.

Our annual fall party this year included
and art show and sale. I sold several pieces.
Not as many as I had hoped, but several
more orders were taken for small items.
It ended up being a rainy day, which I think
kept people away. Those that came tried
mosaics by making coasters. It was a fun time
that showed them a little of what I do all day.
I'll grout them and send them back to them soon.

The slide show playing in the sidebar
includes my latest flickr images.
My latest pieces, WIP's often and other images
I post there. Have a look at any time.

My facebook personal page has gone dark for
the most part. It is just too much for them
to expect you to be able to keep up with two.
One for personal and one for business.
So join the fan page if you are just on
the personal one.
HERE

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I cant wait to see what everyone came up with
for the Winter White exhibit at Ciel.
I was just in small mosaic mode for the sale
and had no time to complete anything.
I hope to get there sometime in November to
see it. Pam always does such a great job with
the execution and promotion of these events.

Off to recover from the busy month!
Hope you are all well!

Summer Abundance

Hello!

Exciting things are happening for my business and
for myself. I am feeling a creative down turn but
also a marketing upswing at the same time.
This is important, but not as fun as creating art.
Lately I have been reading:

I highly recommend it for artists every where!
Find It Here
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EVENTS:
I will be attending the opening of the Contemporary Mosaic
Art 2009 exhibit at Ciel Charlotte. Happily, two of my pieces
were accepted for this juried show. If you are interested, please
join us on the 4th and 5th of September 2009.

My thanks to Pam Goode for honoring me with an
invitation to demonstrate my glass cutting techniques
on the 5th of September for the "Meet The Artist"
Reception. I'll be working on a mosaic floral piece
of Black Eyed Susan's. If you are in the area, stop
by and watch me work. Several other artists will
be demonstrating as well!

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IN THE STUDIO:

I actually only completed one mosaic in July
and half of August. It is the very detailed pump
piece below. All those tiny cuts are right up my alley.
I loved every minute of creating it.

Today I am creating a few pendants.
Up next are small pieces for a fall sale here.
Watch for those announcements!!

Latest work:

Summer Abundance

18x24 unframed, all stained glass.
Available soon through Ciel Charlotte.

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Current Marketing Campaign Postcard

I'm in the midst of a marketing blitz. :)
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Watch for the announcement of our:
Fall Bash / Open Studio and Sale
"Save the Date" announcement soon.

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This Weeks Mosaic/Studio Tip:

Attach a vinyl roller blind under the lip of your table surface.
When you are doing a messy task,
just pull the roller shade up and over the table top.
Once used and dry, give it a little tug to retract the blind.
Cost, about $5.00 for the cheap vinyl ones...

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COMMISSION ORDERS:
Deadline to ensure Christmas Delivery is September 30th.
Any commissions, large or small, need to be in by that date.

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Have a wonderful September Everyone!
Annie Thomas-Burke

(Find me on facebook too! )
http://www.designsbyannieb.com
annieb43@charter.net
423-544-3784

It's been a while, But I've been busy!

Hello, it's been a long time since I have updated here.
I should be ashamed, but I have been busy in the studio.
It's a great excuse! I do tend to be neglectful of this space.
If you need a fix, you can also find me on Facebook and Flickr.

In June I was honored to be featured on the front page
of our local paper. The full story is at the link below the
image here, the same image was used in the article.
I was very pleased with the article and the exposure it
brought me.

ARTICLE

My most recent work is wall piece of a spot in my
front garden bed. An old and much loved water pump
there among the flowers and shrubs. I have completed
this same image on canvas with acrylic paints.
Now I am about half way through with the mosaic of
the same image. It is quite interesting to see the difference
in technique and results for each medium. I have been
having fun with all of it.



Prior to these fun projects I completed a few gifts
and a butterfly that is dear to my heart. A lost friend
prompted me to recreate an image from her photography
collection. My child's birthday, a thank you and an
anniversary were inspiration for the others.
Those projects are below...





Thanks for checking in here to see what I have been up to!

A Year of work

Find me on

Mosaic Art Source Blog today!

2008 was a great year!

It's been an an incredible year of mosaic education.
My pieces are selling. I am pleased to say.

My goal for 2008 was to get my website updated, an ETSY store
going and to take the time away from family duties to do my art.

I have accomplished each goal, not by the end of 2008
exactly but now today, all those issues have been taken care of.
Two months late, but done all the same.

The taking time away one, being the hardest for me.
Because with a family of five in a 2000 square foot home,
there is always something that needs done.
Making my work hours a priority in my families eyes
has been an education for them as well.
They are old enough to take over home care, each being over
18 now...they can also take over meal prep a night a week each.
Though honestly they aren't home that much in the evenings anyway.
So the nest empties at the same time I need it to. Making all things easier.

Time to create is a good thing.
My goal for the first half of 2009 is to get a print
portfolio in order and other advertising as well.
To submit more work to galleries and shows,
both locally and elsewhere.

It's been a while

I have been consumed with glass.

Here's a few of my latest pieces...

This Child Of Mine
Currently on exhibit at Ciel Charlotte.
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Bliss, All stained glass.
Original from a photo I took in Michigan this summer.

Ode To Klimt, Mother and Child.
Titled Molly's Gift
Sold
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A Dancers Grace, Sold
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see more at www.designsbyanniebcom

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.

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!

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.

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