This commission reimagines Van Gogh's painting in stained glass. I used a rare VanGogh glass which is a painted-textured glass to give more interest. It was exciting to enter into Vincent's way of seeing color. SOLD
This large mosaic sign will greet the residents to the new Wintergreen Townhomes on Bainbridge Island, WA. This project was a uniquely-funded program through the city's art commission, AHB, which used a small portion of public funds to bring arts to private spaces.
I was reached by the builder's of Wintergreen Townhomes on Bainbridge Island, WA. to create a mosaic map of the island. This would be 1 of 2 maps that will be installed at their new location to give residents a visual idea of the island's points-of-interest. It was fun to build the content pieces using fused glass, and it has that old map-y look.
I was asked by this Portland-area clinic to update their sign at their new building. I decided to use the existing 3 x 6 foot plexiglass sign, and surround it with colorful, burnt-wood pieces to make for an exciting entrance. I studied the Japanese technique of Shou-sugi-ban, which burns wood and leaves it dark. I sanded it back further and was able to add the wonderful wood-stain.
This commission request was to capture the transparency of ocean water, contrasting with the dramatic sunset. The 3D boat made of smalti glass gives relief to the surface as well. SOLD
This design for the Stove BackSplash was made with the clients who wanted to take pride in where their vegetables came from. The tomatoes are made of bright fused glass to bring out their shape and color.
Using the client's own drawing, I made this sparkling rendition of two hummingbirds for the owner's lovely garden. It was great to work with the client on this job.
This street fish will be in Florence OR. for 2 years as part of the Art Exposed Public Art installation from Sept '22-'24. The sculpture is available for purchase as well through the City of Florence.
This one-of-a-kind commission was made for a dart player that wanted a board with Arabic numerals. The large rings are made of fused glass for continuity, and the numerals are all painted in enamel paint. All 60 of them! It's quite a piece. I hope it's not getting used much. SOLD
4-Wall Community mural done with the help of community members. Celebrating the planting of a milkweed garden to help the cause of the monarch butterfly. Done in Porcelain Ceramic.
Street-sign greets visitors to the new Flaneur Wines tasting room in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Carlton, OR.
Floor Entrance mosaic which warmly greets visitors to the Stammtisch Pub in SE Portland. Logo Design in climate-proof ceramic tile.
Installed at The Grotto in Portland for their new Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine. Smalti. Size: 3 x 5 feet, equaling the size of the original painting in Mexico City. Worked with artist Hector Hernandez on this 3-panel mosaic series.
6 sf. mosaic insert behind the stove for a N. Portland house. The pear blossoms are detailed, custom-made fused glass pieces which refer to a tree growing in the residents' backyard.
This mosaic was made with the residents of this Oregon mountain community for their playground area. It depicts the lake on site. 2018
3D fish jumping in river, and through the wall into the next room! Portland OR.
Using rigid cement-coated fiberglass mesh and slumped/fused glass, this mosaic shows the topographic features of metropolitan Portland. Location: Portland Community College- SE.
This free library gets a lot of use in the Mt Tabor area in Portland. Installed: 2016
This ceramic sign welcomes visitors to the newly opened Flaneur Vineyards in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. 2015. We all could use a little more of this. Cheers!
