laurawinzeler's Profile

Bio

Thanks so much for your interest in my mosaics. Nothing means more to an artist than the knowledge that their creations are enjoyed and cherished. I live in a small town in the western North Carolina mountains with Leah, the insane Australian Cattle Dog, and our four benevolent feline rulers. I am privileged to spend my days dreaming in color and creating new mosaic pieces that delight me in their ever-evolving forms.

Until I discovered pique assiette I had no way to integrate my love of color into an art or craft form that inspired me and allowed me a fuller range of expression through my hands. (I was born with absolutely no ability to draw, sketch, paint, or even trace an object well, but with a lifelong obsession with color.) I find the unfolding of each piece to be an intriguing and mysterious process. Most often the pieces take on lives of their own and I feel as if I am providing the hands and eyes.

Each item is truly a one-of-a-kind creation. I cut and place each shard by hand, using all manner of vintage and contemporary china, porcelain, and pottery treasures. Durable sanded grout is used, along with water resistant glue and a top sealer. I love every part of the process. (Well, OK -- not so much the grouting!) Whatever it is that draws you to this colorful and dynamic craft form, I hope you will find joy and inspiration in my pique passion. I LOVE custom work so please feel free to contact me if you have ideas or questions about co-creating a very special treasure for your home or loved ones.

My web site:

http://www.laurawinzeler.com

PLEASE VISIT ME AT EBSQ to see a large portfolio of past pieces:

http://laurawinzeler.ebsq.com

And my crazy Mosaic Cats would love to have you stop by their very own new blog:

http://mosaiccats.blogspot.com/

Female, Born on February 17

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