Mosaic Plates

Underneath the mosaic are old Homer Laughlin plates - scratched and stained - a perfect base for mosaics. About 2002.

Mosaic Panel - Basket, Birds, Flowers

Mosaic Panel - Basket, Fruit, Birds, Flowers, Sun, Phases of the Moon. Early 1990s.

Santa Fe Lamp #3

#3 in the lamp series. Early 1990s.

Santa Fe Lamp #2

Same pottery pieces as Lamp #1. Early 1990s.

A Trio of Mosaic Lamps

I was on a roll with lamps. Think I'll transform them to yard totems. Early 1990s.

New Mexico Lamp #1

I got some of the pottery pieces from a vendor at the Santa Fe, NM Flea Market. I also included some Bauer bowl pieces. Early 1990s.

Mosaic Lamp - Green and White

Two shades of green and white broken tiles. Early 1990s.

My First Mosaic Project

I made this seashell mosaic in the 1980s.

Bathroom Mirror Cupboard

This was a $3.00 cupboard from a yard sale. I rag-painted it, added a new knob and then tiled the mirror edge. 2009.

My Metal Studio

This is my stash of stuff for metal and wood sculptures. There is some order here, even though it looks a jumble.

Nine Foot Tall Metal Woman

A Blue Ribbon winner at the 2008 Mariposa County Fair. She is one powerful babe!

Glass Mosaic Tray

Last night I got the bug to do some mosaic work after I watched the Bottle Village video. My Mom gave me an old metal tray with wood handles. It's a perfect size for these glass tesserae. Tiles are placed for color balance and intensity. I've since grouted with white and then will stain the grout darker.

Detail of Beach Glass-Pottery Mosaic

Well-worn crocheted rag rug

I couldn't very well photograph the one without the other, even though this one has seen some mending! I love the nubby feel of the crocheted fabrics. Again, it's made of my old clothes and sheets. Early 1990s.

Crocheted Rag Rug

This is crocheted of rag strips from my old clothes and sheets. Early 1990s.

Mosaic of tile, pottery, beach glass

I made this in 1993. The beach glass was from Glass Beach, Mendocino.

Seashell Mosaic Bowl

A plain pottery bowl is transformed with seashell mosaics. 2006.

Wood Art Sculptures

Sculptures of wood scraps. I was inspired by the Inuksuit / Inukshuk sculptures of the Inuit people of Canada. 2010.

Me and the original Recy-Queen sculpture at the Fair!

Notice her Blue Ribbon! We are both so proud! 2006.

Showing off my ribbons!!

I'm standing next to Dolly Carton with Red Ribbon and in front is Goodbye Old Paint with People's Choice Award and Blue Ribbon Award. 2006.

Saturday Night Fever and Two Left Feet

Blue Ribbon winner at the Mariposa County Fair, 2006. He's got the moves! Watch out, John Travolta!

Sponge Bob Costume

Charlie is wearing a Sponge Bob costume we made of a cardboard box and paper plates. 2007.

First Rate Sweater of Second Hand Cotton Yarns

Our granddaughter wearing a sweater I designed and made for her. The yarns were bought at a yard sale, so it's recycling.

Three Little Pigs and Wolf Finger Puppets

My daughter Madelyn and I made these puppets of recycled yarn and googly eyes. 2003.

Detail of Alphabet Quilt

Made in 2003 of recycled clothing fabric.

Alphabet-Nursery Rhyme Quilt

Made of recycled clothing fabrics. 2003.

Detail of Mosaic Wood Stove Surround

I still have all the tiles and will re-use them in outdoor sculptures or stepping stones.

Mosaic Wood Stove Surround

It took me 8 days to do this tiling, and after living with it for 5 years, I removed it all - took even longer for the demolition! I surely am glad I took these photos! 2004.

Recycled Cat - Just think of that!

Old clothes, recycled batting, felt, embroidery. 2004. I have made several of these for my grandchildren.

Friends

Wood branch scraps and googly eyes.

Elephantasy

Tree burl, pigskin skirt, googly eyes. Ribbon winner at Mariposa County Fair. 2005.

Baby Quilt for Dulcie

Recycled chenille bathrobe for the chicks, recycled dress and other fabric for the rest of the quilt. 2005.

Old Colander Rain Chain

Colanders, baling wire, old rusty washers. This makes a terrific gushing sound when rain comes down from the gutter.