The world of mosaic art has been in my creative DNA for a long time.  My parents were involved in the mosaic art movement of the 60’s and opened a retail store, “Mosaic Alcove,” in our Southern California town of El Monte.  Both of my parents were artists and this store thrived due to their creative investments. I rediscovered mosaics after my sons were out on their own and I suddenly found a lot of time waiting to be filled. 

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Internet searching led me to a wonderful 2002 course with Martin Cheek 

in Italy and Greece. This was my first experience seeing ancient mosaics,

being with others passionate about mosaics and being in a mosaic

workshop. This experience changed my life.  I continue to be inspired by

the rich history of mosaics, and enjoy crafting mosaic out of natural stone

and Italian glass.