Dawn After Rain 2 Collage

This 9.25x7.25” micro-mosaic landscape was inspired by a misty desert sunrise in the summer of 2007, after one of Arizona’s spectacular thunderstorms over the Sonoran Desert south of my studio. I wanted to capture the mesquite and paloverde trees as they stood reflected in shimmering platinum pools of rainwater. I’ve been refining my mosaic technique for eleven years now. It starts with a handpainted image on smooth gesso covered wood or MDF panel. After sealing the painting, I adhere crystal-clear 1mm glass spheres to the painting, add a tinted acrylic filler, and grind off the outer surface when dry. This produces a Pointillist or lens effect, as the image transmits up through the tiny dots of crystal. I finish with an environmentally-friendly glaze. Some pieces are bordered with hand-set glass bead mosaic strips on the front or sides. Other mosaics run completely out to the edge of the board, for a more contemporary look inspired by cast glass. ‘Dawn After Rain 1 and 2’ are professionally framed in genuine abalone shell liner with coral painted rims, and a platinum, pale gold, and dark red wood frame with brown paper and hanging hardware on back.

Collage:Paint on Glass

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 14.3 H x 1.3 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.