Artist Statement
I have discovered that I have been on a mosaic journey all my life, collecting bits and pieces from travel, quilting, gardening, and interior design. I am amazed with the journey and the experiences that I could never have imagined because of my love for the art of mosaics. I find I can never learn enough about mosaic art and all the materials to choose from. My mosaics are all about color and texture. I believe adding color to one’s life adds energy and excitement. Just working with all the fabulous materials that are available is extremely exciting to me. Using different materials and the placement of the materials together to create a unique effect is a magical and intriguing process. I am continually amazed at the endless possibilities.
While I love all types of glass, I enjoy working with stone and pottery. The inspiration for many of my mosaics comes from travel and nature. A simple walk in the garden with my granddaughter is a magical experience and it is then I usually dream up my next mosaic. Or, finding a unique treasure such as a metal or ceramic piece can be the start of a new mosaic journey.
Exhibitions
2008 Featured Artist, Moon-Lily Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
2008 Group Exhibit, “Journey to Center” Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
2009 Salon Exhibit, SAMA Conference, San Diego, CA
Selected Exhibitions
2008 “Simply Red,” Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2009 “Cutting Edges,” Lake Oswego, Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, OR
2009 “Contemporary Mosaic Art 2009," Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2009 “Winter Whites," Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Featured Artist
2008 IMA Featured Student artist, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
Professional Experience
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Indigo Sky Trading Company, Berthoud, CO
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Blue Moon Creations, Loveland, CO
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Timeless Creations, Fort Collins, Colorado
Owner, Heart’s Desire Mosaics, LLC
Publications
2007 Mosaic Art 3 (CD) International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Artists
“Wings of Desire Mandala”
2008 Mosaic Art 3 (CD) International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Artists “Grandmother’s Lace”
2009 Mosaic Art 3 (CD) International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Artists “Aspens in Winter”
2009 Rocky Mountain Spirit Magazine, “Living Green, Art Redux”
2009 Contemporary Mosaic Art 2009, by Pamela Pardue Goode
Organizations
Society of American Mosaic Artists
Colorado Mosaic Artists
Education
2006 - Present, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
2007- 2008 Visiting Artist Series Workshops, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA Artists: Laurel Skye, Sonia King, Lillian Sizemore, Emma Biggs
2008 – Society of American Mosaic Artists Conference, workshops, Miami, FL
Artists: Martin Cheek, Carolina Zanelli, Mateo Randi, Helen Bodycomb
2009 – Society of American Mosaic Artists Conference, workshops, San Diego, CA Artists: Sophie Drouin, Sue Giannetti, Lynne Chinn
Summer 2009-7 Days Mosaic Masters Class with Martin Cheek, Broadstairs, Kent
2009 - Weekend Intensive Workshop with Laurie Mika |
