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: None 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.)

LITTLE BEACH HOUSE

$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.

PARADISE IS NOT A PLACE. IT'S A FEELING.

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.

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.

HAVE PATIENCE WITH ALL THINGS, BUT FIRST WITH YOURSELF.

HAPPY SEA

$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.

LIFE IS SHORT. ALWAYS CHOOSE HAPPINESS.

CARIBBEAN HAPPINESS

$65.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 8" X 8", 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.

ALMOST EVERYTHING WILL WORK AGAIN IF YOU UNPLUG IT FOR A FEW MINUTES, INCLUDING YOURSELF. - ANNE LAMOTT

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN

$65.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 8" X 8", 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.

NO HORIZON IS SO FAR THAT YOU CANNOT GET ABOVE IT OR BEYOND IT - BERYL MARKHAM

CRAWFISH

$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.
"THE FIRST STEP IN GETTING SOMEWHERE IS TO DECIDE YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STAY WHERE YOU ARE.
- J. PIERPONT MORGAN

CHICKEN AND PEEPS

$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.

NOT ALL STORMS COME TO DISRUPT YOUR LIFE. SOME COME TO CLEAR YOUR PATH.

SEA TURTLE ON DARK MOSAIC BLUE

$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.

ACCEPT WHAT IS, LET GO OF WHATWAS AND HAVE FAITH IN WHAT WILL BE

WHITE KITTIES

$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.

THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT OT DO THE RIGHT THING. - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

SHARK (facing left)

$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.

THE DOORS OF WISDOM ARE NEVER SHUT. - BEN FRANKLIN

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

FIREFLIES

$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.

FIREFLIES ARE SPECIAL MESSENGERS THAT WHISPER IN THE NIGHT: MAGIC DOES EXIST

FLA-MINGOS

$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.

THE LESS YOU CARE ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK, THE HAPPIER YOU'LL BE

FLAMINGO

$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.

ONE DAY OR DAY ONE: YOU DECIDE.

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

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.

BE HAPPY AND A REASON WILL COME ALONG

TROPICAL FROG

$50.00

Whimsical paper mosaic, 6" X 6", made from recycled magazine ads, adhered to deep canvas. Sealed with two coats of UV Lacquer for protection from sunlight and humidity. Finished off with a plastic paper glue to give the impression of hand-made tiles. Inspirational quote written around edge
NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO THINK OF WHAT YOU DO NOT HAVE. THINK OF WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE. - ERNEST HEMINGWAY

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