Fireplace mosaics are a always a favorite.They can be placed on the hearth, around the firebox and over the mantel. Mosaics are an excellent choice for this application, as they beautify and serve a purpose as well.
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ABSTRACT FIREPLACE SURROUND |
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The client for this commission said, "You can't go too bright or too colorful for me!" and I took her at her word. This mosaic is just completed, will upload new image when it is installed.
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vitreous glass, mirror on cement backerboard |
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12" wide all around, height 41", top width, 62" |
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commission, WV |

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4 Seasons of Monadnock |
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Mount Monadnock, New Hampshire, is a favorite long distance view for those of us living in western Massachusetts. Here it is through the seasons. The clients were thrilled with the results.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on cement backerboard |
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4, 8" square panels |
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commission, Leyden, MA |

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Shoe Mosaic - more pictures to come! |
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These shoes were made for walking... a shoe fireplace surround. This full view mosaic is pre-attachment to panels. The 3 images below show attached and grouted mosaic details. Note the gold in the moroccan slipper and the mirror glass of Cinderella's slipper. Refer to large image where upside down mirror and gold look entirely different. There will also be 2 side return panels of pale yellow tile. As this commission is for California, I crated up the sections and shipped all out for the client's tile installer to re-assemble.
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vitreous glass, gold smalti, mirror, ceramic mosaic on backerboard |
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commission, Palo Alto, CA |

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Rockport |
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Rockport, Ma scenery. Originally the plan was to install permanently over fireplace, then client decided intstead to have the mosaic framed.
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vitreous glass, gold smalti and unglazed ceramic mosaic tile on backerboard, hand made cherry frame |
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48" w x 38" h |
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commission, Concord, MA |


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This
mosaic design was made to complement a Venetian tapestry that hangs
over the mantelpiece. Instead of Venetian doves, I chose Mourning Doves and
a pair of Cardinals; the hosta, forsythia and rhododendron are all plants
found in the client's gardens. |
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vitreous
glass / fireplace hearth installation |
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68"X
22 1/2" |
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Commissioned
piece,,
Greenfield, MA |
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MAJOLICA
FIREPLACE |
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A
decorative mosaic panel installed over the firebox. The motif was inspired
by a piece of majolica owned by the client, pictured above.
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vitreous glass |
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52"
x10" |
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commissioned piece, Groton, MA |

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Seven
Warblers Mosaic |
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This
was done for a wildlife biologist and his family and is a framed work that
hangs on the brickwork above their fireplace. These New England warblers
are all indigenous to Maine. For the bird watchers out there they are, clockwise:
black and white warbler, yellowthroat, blackburnian warbler, redstart, yellow
warbler, magnolia warbler and black throated blue warbler.
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Vitreous
glass,cement backerboard |
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24"
X 36" |
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commissioned piece, Topsham, Maine |

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Loon |
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A
loon is a natural motif for a mosaic with its dynamic patterning. The plant
is arrowroot. I especially liked playing with the reflection and keeping
the background indistinct. The purchasers will be hanging this over their
fireplace. Will add a picture if I ever get one!
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vitreous
glass, ceramic tile on backerboard with black metal frame |
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28"
x 22" |
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SOLD |
A
few words about PRICING
Laying mosaic tile is a piece by piece operation. My work is very intricate,detailed
and time
consuming to execute. I do all my own designing - I have been an illustrator
for the past 15
years - and may do several sketches before arriving at a 'finished' sketch.
The square foot
price generally ranges from 100$ to 300$ a square foot. Included in the
price :
- all
materials
- design services
- cutting and laying of mosaic tiles
- attachment to panels, grouting
Some designs may be simplified to bring down the cost. I am always concerned
with providing the highest quality product at the best price I can offer.
On
site panel installation
is
priced at an hourly rate, travel expenses are priced accordingly. Please
don't hesitate to
contact
me if you have any questions @4fish@crocker.com
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