A Patreon Experiment
I’ve been very overwhelmed by the tasks I need to accomplish, which include the clearing of my studio and the completion of this current commission. One thing that would be…
CMA2 Conference 2024
CMA2 refers to Contemporary Mosaic Art, an online platform that was started by Pam Givens many years ago to create a community space for mosaic artists. The reason for the…
The Rejection of Art (and Art of Rejection)
About 25 years ago, I was working mainly in paint and collage, with some printmaking, ceramics and other mediums tossed in. I put my work on display at cafes, in…
Olympia Renaissance
When I first moved to Olympia, WA in 1988, it was right on the verge of becoming a vortex for the music scene. Being an introvert, I was only on…
Presentation: The Business Side of Mosaic
Embarking on a journey from childhood dreams of artistic endeavors to the reality of a thriving mosaic business, my path has been as diverse as the mediums I’ve explored. Initially…