Ornamental
This page highlights our purely ornamental mosaic work. They may be functional in some way but are essentially designed to enhance the physical beauty of the object they adorn.
Wine
This wall hanging is entitled "Wine". It was originally designed for the tasting room of a California winery. Features ceramic tile, cut wine bottle and drinking glass. Dimensions: 10" x 16"
Technicolor Dreampot
This is a free standing piece entitled "Technicolor Dreampot" It is an ornamental vase with broken and cut ceramic tile. This piece is featured in the
Jewelry Box
This entirely functional piece is an upright jewelry box with floral motif, coated in stained glass, mirror and vitreous glass tiles. In the Winter months when studios are cold and drafty, the mosaicist will often move indoors and of course create smaller more compact but no less ornate pieces.
Wormhole
The "Worm" is an entirely abstract piece, exploring color, texture and form. The pebbles are from a particular beach near La Paz Mexico and the ornate tile is from that region also. The surrounding background is broken ceramic. The piece is set on a backerboard for outdoor display adding year round color to the garden. Dimensions: 26" x 18"
Ray Mirror
This is a simple ornamental piece entitled "Ray Mirror". Cut and broken ceramic tile and mirror on backer board. 15" Diameter