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A custom commission for a beautiful Prairie Style Home. The customer requested I recreate a window that matched the windows in her main room and add something to make it look like nature was coming inside. I created a pink, gray, and wine colored dahlia that complimented the color scheme in her home. This striking and large mosaic turned out spectacular! I ordered custom artisan black mat tiles for to create the window from Mercury Mosaics, a woman owned business here in Minnesota.
“Wherever You Go” In this very personal mosaic, I have created a memorial sunflower that embodies love, remembrance, and the enduring connection between two souls, Theresa and Mike. Crafted with an array of yellow, orange, and brown petals, the sunflower stands as a powerful symbol of faith and adoration. The warm tones reflect the passion of Theresa’s heart, with orange paying tribute to her favorite color and the bright yellow petals radiating joy, much like the loving memories shared with her late husband. Surrounding the sunflower, the inner and outer petals are accentuated by sapphire blue, representing the profound bond and everlasting love between them. This favorite color of her husband serves as a heartfelt homage to him, who eternally resides in her heart, echoing the sentiment captured in the lyrics from their wedding: “Wherever you go, I shall go. Wherever you live, so shall I live.” This mosaic serves not just as a reminder of their union but as a celebration of their journey together, an unbreakable bond that transcends time and space. Adding depth to this composition is a harmonious ring of green petals, connecting their love, adorned with a beautiful mix of jasper and peridot gemstones. These green hues symbolize the heart chakra, renewal, growth, and the nurturing qualities of nature. Jasper is esteemed for its grounding energy and ability to bring balance and harmony to the physical, emotional, and spiritual body. It acts as a protective shield, alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting a deep sense of calm and inner peace—attributes that resonate profoundly with the themes of love and remembrance interwoven throughout this piece. Peridot, on the other hand, is a stone of manifestation and abundance. Its vibrant green color enhances the surrounding petals, symbolizing prosperity and the richness of life. Believed to cleanse negative energy, peridot promotes renewal and rejuvenation, inviting positive transformations in all areas of life. Together, these stones enhance the aesthetic and metaphysical significance of the mosaic, evoking a sense of hope and vitality. Copper: Sprinkled amongst the brown petals are copper disks and crystals. Copper is my favorite conduit for happy energy and the playfulness of the crystals support joy. Finally, incorporated into the design are subtle energies of archangel Michael, known as the protector and warrior of love. His presence in the mosaic symbolizes strength and guidance, as if he gently commands that love should always prevail and that their shared spirit will remain vigilant and protective in the face of life’s challenges.
A commission for the new Mayo Clinic Hospital that opened in LaCrosse, WI in September, 2024. He hangs with another of my pieces, "Lotus Blossom's Secret" in the main lobby at the new hospital. He has an important job to uplift and support patients and staff, and all of those whose walk by. Imbued with love, joy, and perseverance.
13" Outer Diameter 7" Inner Mirror The mirror named "Divinity of the Heart” was made for one of my top fans and evokes feelings of deep connection, inner peace, and spiritual reflection. Its energy is of love, compassion, and transcendence that emanates from its design and materials. I intend that she use this beautiful mirror as a portal for self-reflection, self-awareness, and to remind herself of her inner and outer beauty that arises from combining different pieces of her heart and mind into a harmonious whole. Cherry Jade is believed to have many powerful healing properties, both physical and emotional. It is said to promote vitality, strength, and endurance, making it a popular choice for athletes and those who need an extra boost of energy. On an emotional level, Cherry Jade is thought to have a calming and soothing energy that helps to relieve anxiety and stress. It is believed to promote a sense of balance and harmony, and to help individuals connect with their inner selves and higher consciousness. Kunzite promotes emotional healing by helping to release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and bring inner peace. It may assist in healing emotional wounds, promoting self-love, and increasing feelings of compassion and empathy. It is often associated with the heart chakra and is believed to help balance and align this energy center. By working with kunzite, one may experience an opening of the heart, increased feelings of love and connection, and achieve a deeper sense of acceptance and forgiveness.
A lovely mirror created for Catherine and commissioned by her father. He chose blues and and white and wanted to capture the essence of the Mediterranean Sea. One of the ripples contained hearts - a special request as he signs all of his notes to her with 2 hearts. Gemstones used: Apatite, Aquamarine, Opalite, and Blue Crazy Lace Agate. Size: 18" x 21" Weight: 8 pounds
A lovely mirror created for Rachel and commissioned by her father. They chose blues and greens that reminded them of the ocean and gemstones of green aventurine, apatite, blue crazy lace agate, and aquamarine add texture to this circular design expanding outside of the rectangular border. Copper swirls mimic tide pools and textured silver mirror sea foam and bubble upon the beach. Size: 18" x 21" Weight: 8 pounds
Outer Diameter: 24" Inner Mirror: 18" Weight: 8 pounds Wondrous miracles can stem from an enduring bond between two souls, or in this case four. A dear friend commissioned a mirror from me for her new home. Our boys, both on the Autism spectrum, have been fast friends for 10 years. We have navigated through elementary, middle, high-school, and now we venture into adulthood together. We have a bond that is very special and this mirror was created while remembering the laughter we’ve shared this last decade. Peacocks and purple are favorites of my friend and as I was thinking about the design, I knew I was going to use crazy lace agate, copper, crystals, and iridescent glass. She wanted color and bling!! Known for happiness, harmony, and maintaining emotional stability, I chose beautifully dyed blue and purple crazy lace agate to rim the inner and outer mirror. As I laid each stone, I imagined the reflections in the mirror being transformed into shimmering feathers, each containing a fragment of a peacock's energy when in full flume. I could also see in my mind’s eye my friend beaming every time she looked at herself surrounded by the beautiful stones, iridescent glass, and crystals. Copper is used generously in this piece. I use this element because it is a conduit for happy energy and amplifies the energy of the stones around it. This is one happy mirror! It is my hope that she, her son, and any visitors feel the power of our friendship and the joy and love we share between us and our boys.
This was created to honor the "gut feelings" of a marketing professional for her office. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.5"
This was created to capture the "heart" of a marketing professional for her office. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.5"
This was created to capture the "voice" of a marketing professional for her office. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.5"
An energy healing client of mine asked for a new piece after she spied the gorgeous deep purple/blue glass in my studio. Focusing on the throat and crown chakra, she also asked for a pop of orange. As the color of the sacral chakra, this made total sense to connect the gut (instincts!) with her voice and spirit. Clear quartz wanted to be used - it is a master mineral that will help her direct beneficial energy to her clients. Size: 9" x 16" Glass, clear quartz, and copper.
Created to live in a healing space for an intuitive healer and massage therapist. Various colors of impression jasper were used to support the full chakra system. Size: 13" x 18.25
I was asked to take some sentimental wine themed tiles and create a fire pit top with them. I took the tiles and mixed them with transparent glass on mirror, solid tiles, and cut several of them into smaller pieces (with permission!) to create a quilt like top. When the fire is on, the mirror reflects back through the transparent glass giving the top sparkle and light. For more of the story see the clients words below.
In addition to a custom fire pit made with beloved and sentimental wine themed tiles, I created two mirror frames for a mother and daughter so they had matching mirrors. The story is a beautiful one and you can read more below from the client.