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At long last, images of my dogwood mosaic taken by Rayna Clark( thank you, Rayna!)

ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL, Indianapolis, IN

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A mosaic for Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield, MA for their 2011 production of Homer's 'The Odyssey'. A whirlwind project, this came together in about 2 and a half weeks from start to finish, including making the concrete base - thanks to Dan Gobillot of Alphastone Concrete in Turners Falls, MA. I used Marc Chagall's lithographs for inspiration - just above shows my interpretation of his flowers. (There is a ribbon of mirror glass that winds across the whole mosaic - mirror is always tricky to photograph so it may not be clear that it is mirror.) Mosaic glass was generously donated by Susan Jablon of Susan Jablon Mosaics; stained glass was donated by Mark Liebowitz of Wilmark Studios in SHelburne Falls, MA; fellow Double Edge Theatre artist Nancy Horn; and the glass studio at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH. I thank everyone that volunteered their materials or TIME - that means my wonderful crew of helpers - to make this project a great experience as well as beautiful artwork.

Ashfield, MA

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This was a fast-track job, squeezed into a busy schedule. I assembled it in my studio and on-site installation was done by Tom Norton and his partner R. Rucci. I am eternally grateful to these 2 for saving me a trip to southern Florida in July. MOre images soon when the fountain is complete.

Launderhill, FL

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A public art commission for the state of New Hampshire featuring the state emblems: Paper Birch, Brook Trout, Pink Lady Slipper, White Tail Deer and Purple Finch on a backdrop of Lake Winnepesaukee and the White Mountains.

Laconia District Court, Laconia, NH

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A tidal pool featuring a crab, starfish, various anemones and shells. ALso notice the Piping Plovers, an endangered species in Massachusetts.

UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA 2010

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An 'Art in State Buildings' mosaic for the University of Florida's children's dental clinic in Naples, FL. My original proposal was for kids on a toothy T-rex as in the sketch above; this was changed to the UF mascot, an alligator(of course!). Above are original sketches; the mosaic layed out on adhesive - note the tiles are upside down and backwards; attached mosaic in sections, again note the tiles left out for where seams come together and where mosaic is screwed into the wall; and finally, installation room view and close-up. It really looks great with the other art in the building, the colorful suspended sea creatures.

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At long last, here are images from the star quotes installation at the planetarium in Concord, NH, a percent for art commission for New Hampshire's State Council on the Arts. The quotes are by such luminaries as Harriet Tubman, Vincent Van Gogh, Sly Stone, Cicero, and Carl Sagan. The installation went smoothly thanks to my fabulous assistant, my husband, Marcus. It was a pleasure working with the planetarium staff, what a friendly group of people!

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I was a semi- finalist for 3 projects in Florida in 2008 - 2009. A Passion for Learning, interweaves the way education has shaped us as human beings from past to present, along with a message for the individual educator : ‘Teach from the heart’. I put a considerable amount of research time in on this one and hope to be able to make use of it some day.

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I was a semi-finalist for this project, where there was a call for art for 5 new recreation centers. My proposal was for a series of mosaics of people recreating to be placed in various locations inside, as well as a mural 'Live Out Loud', proposed for the exterior.

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Another mosaic for the Children's Hospital of Boston.

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My proposal for the department of taxation in Concord NH was this giant "Greetings From" postcard showing famous landmarks, the state flag, state bird etc. I hope to resurrect this some day, perhaps as a school project with same concept but artwork drawn by kids.

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In June of 2008 I was chosen for a percent for art project at the University of Maine in Orono, my alma mater. Specifically it is for the Honors College of which I am also a proud graduate.Studium Eruditionis Ardescens, which translates as "Igniting a Passion for Learning", the motto for the Honors College, is a mosaic mural that is now installed in the Honors College Library in Colvin Hall. The tree of life is mirror glass which flickers when you walk by.

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Focusing on the New England landscape, a mosaic in four panels for the UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Because the budget was small, rather than fill the 15 square foot area with mosaic, I designed these irregular shaped panels that became part of the design, contributing to the sense of movement and passing time.

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A mosaic for the Children's Hospital of Boston new emergency room. More pictures soon, of mosaic installed!

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A mosaic for the Trilogy apartments in Brookline, MA. This, I believe, was the most complex mosaic I have made. There are many layers of visual imagery, which were a challenge to keep straight in the laying process. It is a view out the window from one of the three buildings that make up the complex. There is a garden with full sized trees on the second floor, a view of Boston is in the distance.

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A public art project for Turners Falls, MA River Culture Program, dedicated November 11, 2006. The area below the salmon is for information on local events etc.

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These mosaic 'cut-outs' are now hanging in a new pre-school wing of a school in Rogers, AR. I referred to them as 'my kids for Arkansas' while working on them in 2006 - 2007. (These images were taken on my living room floor.) My children's book illustration style is translated into the medium of mosaic! These have proven to be very popular when I apply for public art commissions

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The Taj Mahal bench is a public art project completed for the 'Butt Stop Art' competition held in Springfield, MA in 2002. Selected from over 100 entries nationwide, my bench is currently located on the 'Quad' in downtown Springfield, MA.

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I was once again chosen as a finalist in the New Haven Percent for Art Program in 2007. Bishop Woods was the elementary school, and my proposal included a night sky mural with inspiring quotes on astronomy, the beauty of night sky etc. as well as a school project with educational activities. Regretfully my proposal was NOT selected, I missed by one vote. I am re-using this concept for the Christa McAullife Planetarium however, stay posted.

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Percent for Art in New Haven, I was one of 3 finalists chosen in 2006 for the Columbus School commission. The maze concept was to have small family groups from around the world on outer border of maze, all with paths leading into the Columbus School, as represented by kids on a Nina/Pinta/Santa Maria type ship. A school project was offered as well.

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The watercolor is a mock up of a mural competition I was a finalist for. I did not get the commission but maybe someday will find a home for the design and have the opportunity to assemble the mosaic. As part of the application process I did a small section of the design on mesh which is the ab