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.

(Shipping fee for the month of December is waived.)

RED FISH

$25.00

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

$45.00

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

CROWS

$25.00

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."

HARVEST OWLS

$25.00

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

FLAMINGO (WITH SUN)

$25.00

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.

"A STATEMENT, ONCE LET LOOSE, CANNOT BE CAUGHT BY FOUR HORSES." - JAPANESE PROVERB

HAPPY SHRIMP

$25.00

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.

"TO LOSE PATIENCE IS TO LOSE THE BATTLE."

HAPPY SHARK

$45.00

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.

"WISE MEN DON'T NEED ADVICE. FOOLS DON'T TAKE IT." - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

DRAGONFLY

$25.00

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.

"DOUBT KILLS MORE DREAMS THAN FAILURE EVER WILL."

SHARK!

$25.00

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 BEST VIEW COMES AFTER THE HARDEST CLIMB."

TWO PENGUINS

$25.00

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.

"DECIDE WHERE YOU'RE GOING AND DON'T LOOK BACK."

FLAMINGO AND SANDY BEACH

$25.00

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.

"LIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE WONDERFUL."

HAPPY CRAB

$25.00

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

FISH

$25.00

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