Grouting the mural

Here you can see I am grouting the glass pieces in black grout ( my favorite) . Taking a break from the last women's hair  I am doing alittle grouting. 

The Women ......

A better view of the 6 women on the mural....Keep watching...The faces are painted in oils. The whole project is constructed out of 4x8 sheets of plywood
in a frame of 2x4s for strength then all 3 panels are bolted together to become one 12'x8' mural. and there are braces and legs in the back to stand up. Very heavy with all the glass and grout.

The workings of the glass mosaic hair

Here you can see I am working on the glass mosaic for the hair on the mural , I have designed the hair to be in glass mosaic and the background will be in found objects. The faces are painted in oils.

Beautiful African American Woman

The Beginning paintings of the women's faces for the mural

New studio in my backyard

Here is the new outdoor studio in my back yard to work in for the ARTPRIZE project.    I havent posted lately , I have gotten pretty far on the mural ..... Start here I will add more photos.

Posting my progress of the Mural

Here is my work space for the ARTPRIZE project, it is in my backyard.E

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Women of Strength

 In this glass mosaic I have painted the face of the woman here in oils. She is a woman of strength. 
This is an example of the technique that I am using for my project for the competition in Grand Rapids Michigan." ArtPrize" .
My message is to all the woman out there in the world, their strength is  in a   community of women.
Together we can prosper, be secure, happy , conquer to opposition ,take care of each other and remain beautiful and dignified.

My Meditation Pond

I had this vision one day to create a quiet place in my yard , a place to sit and meditate. Listening to the sound of water falling...I love to make things from nothing , beautiful areas. I started with the back drop made from old thrown out windows and columns. Built this screen with the curtains to gently flow in the breeze. Then I started on the pond. Asked for somewhere to find rocks , a friend dropped me off a truck load of them. WOW! Dug the shape to fit the pond liner I had from a previous job, built the sides up with bricks. Made the back taller for the waterfall.
Everything you see in this photo was given to me.
The 2 pine trees, the plants around the pond, the 2 old adirondack chairs , there is a small dogwood tree. The gazing globe and stand was made by my son the welder. The bark chips are from the city from chipped up trees. Its possible to have beauty even though you might not be rich, I am rich in talents and friends!  THANK YOU

Simple Entry way

Just a simple little entry way painting in this beautiful home on White Lake.

Motowi Tile Fireplace Installation

A beautiful ceramic tiled fireplace surround made with Motowi tile. The tiles are all hand made and painted. I installed these to fit around this space. Enjoy! A beautiful ceramic tiled fireplace surround made with Motowi tile. The tiles are all hand made and painted. I installed these to fit around this space. Enjoy!

Beautiful Custom Designed Kitchen Back Splash

A Kitchen Back splash designed by the artist in the Arts & Crafts vein. Custom cut tiles and added pieces to create a beautiful back splash for this kitchen. The stainless steel outlet covers make a nice addition. I can design and install tile in your kitchen. Drop me a note if you are
thinking about it.

Elegant Arts & Crafts Entry Way

From drab to Elegant this entry way transformed into a beautiful piece of art. The pattern on the wall was custom designed for the space. And the colors chose to fit the environment.
I also did the pre- removing of wall paper the patching and repainting of this entry way.
The mirror I used is the owners Great Grand mothers mirror she used
to have in her home. I take the old and use it with the new.
I can create beauty in your home as well. Drop me an email and we can discuss any
ideas you are interested in.