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…
ACCESS Community Art Program: a long-term aspirational goal
ACCESS = Artists Creating Community Engagement in the South Sound seeks support Welcome to ACCESS: Artists Creating Community Engagement in the South Sound! At ACCESS, we believe in the transformative…
Wrapping up 2023!
Each year, beginning around Thanksgiving (which usually falls within a few days of my birthday), I begin reflecting on the year. I find it is very affirming to acknowledge everything…
JK Mosaic Shop Options
This fall, I decided to add mosaic tools and supplies to my shop in order to make it easier for students of my online classes to purchase everything in one…
Tree of Life with Peacocks, and the process:
A couple of years ago, I created this papercut design inspired by Baltic style folk art: In 2020, we welcomed some spectacular new friends to our menagerie: So, as I…
Continued Transformation of Metamorphosis Mural…
Those who attended the #MetamorphosisOly mural dedication in October will probably remember Austin Davis, the young artist who gave a spontaneous, inspirational speech about the significance of the mural, the…