ALOHA!

Paper Mosaics
(Upcycled Art)

My paper mosaics are made by using recycled magazine ads to create the look of hand-made and hand-glazed tiles on deep canvas. They are UV-lacquered to completely seal the work and eliminate susceptibility to humidity or fading. I add a three-dimensional look using a plasticized paper glue on the finished piece. Each original work of art has an inspirational quote written around the side. This little guy to the right is Ollie. He's one of my favorite images. He's just so darned happy.

Note: Only some of my 12 X 12 pieces are on this site. Primarily because I scan in my images rather than photograph them, and my scanner only works up to 11 X 17. If you are interested in anything you have seen before at a festival, please message me.

(Prices on this site include a flat shipping fee of $5.)

RED FISH

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4" X 4", made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.
YOU ARE CONFINED ONLY BY THE WALLS YO BUILD YOURSELF.

SIX LITTLE FISHIES

$50.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 6” X 6”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

HAPPINESS IS A PLACE BETWEEN TOO MUCH AND TOO LITTLE

PENGUINS

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"TAKE TIME TO MAKE YOUR SOUL HAPPY"

CROWS

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"DON'T WASTE ANY MORE TIME NOT BEING HAPPY."

FLAMINGO AND PALM TREE

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"HAPPINESS MULTIPLIES WHEN YOU SHARE IT."

HARVEST OWLS

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE STARS AND YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND." - TEDDY ROOSEVELT

HAPPY MERMAID

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"LET GO OF THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SAD."

PENGUINS (HOLDING HANDS)

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4" X 4", made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

EVEN WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, OUR MEMORIES KEEP US WARM

TWO MANATEES

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4" X 4", made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

FALL SEVEN TIMES, STAND UP EIGHT

YELLOW SEAHORSE

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4" X 4", made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.
EVEN THE DARKEST NIGHT WILL END AND THE SUN WILL RISE

HAPPY CRAB

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4" X 4", made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW SLOWLY YOU GO, AS LONG AS YOU DON'T STOP. - CONFUCIOUS

TWO AMIGOS

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"NOTHING CAN DIM THE LIGHT THAT SHINES FROM WITHIN." - MAYA ANGELOU

FISH

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS WORLD - NOT EVEN OUR TROUBLES." - BUDDHA

HAPPY SHRIMP

$30.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 4” X 4”, made from recycled magazine ads. Sealed with two coats of UV lacquer to protect from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plasticized paper glue to give the impression of handmade tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge.

"SOMETIMES MIRACLES ARE JUST KIND PEOPLE WITH GOOD HEARTS."