Mosaic art was never my dream or my intention. But, since serendipity brought mosaic into my life 24 years ago, I am living that dream every day. Without any formal art training or experience, the fact that I could create beautiful works of art amazed me!! The business end of mosaic introduced me to many different types of mosaic, and I love them all. My credo is “if it’s not fun you are doing it wrong!” While Mexican smalti is my element of choice and portraiture my favorite style, I find joy in everything from whimsical to abstract. Mosaic is my muse and teaching mosaic is my joy!
"Mosaic . . . . . . . . . . . the beauty is in the imperfection"
michele petno
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"Frida Forever" detail Original painting by Frida Kahlo 1940
not for sale
china, Capodimonte porcelain flowers, millefiori, smalti,
found objects, antique wood frame
22" x 38" framed
The original self portrait was painted by Frida Kahlo in 1940 as a gift to Stanford surgeon Leo Eloesser, whom she consulted with for several health issues. They developed a very strong friendship and bond as she confided more than her physical sufferings. As with all of her art, the symbolism was an important means of expression for her. The necklace of thorns represented the pain that Dr. Eloesser helped her through, the earring represented a gift from Pablo Picasso when she met him in Paris and the dead twigs most likely represented the bleakness of her life. I am drawn to the utter grit and courage she had to endure during her difficult life. Frida Kahlo is the embodiment of anyone who has endured physical pain and a broken heart; this mosaic tribute to her is the only one like it in the world.
not for sale
china, Capodimonte porcelain flowers, millefiori, smalti,
found objects, antique wood frame
22" x 38" framed
The original self portrait was painted by Frida Kahlo in 1940 as a gift to Stanford surgeon Leo Eloesser, whom she consulted with for several health issues. They developed a very strong friendship and bond as she confided more than her physical sufferings. As with all of her art, the symbolism was an important means of expression for her. The necklace of thorns represented the pain that Dr. Eloesser helped her through, the earring represented a gift from Pablo Picasso when she met him in Paris and the dead twigs most likely represented the bleakness of her life. I am drawn to the utter grit and courage she had to endure during her difficult life. Frida Kahlo is the embodiment of anyone who has endured physical pain and a broken heart; this mosaic tribute to her is the only one like it in the world.
Pet Portrait in Stained Glass Mixed Media Asian Butterfly "Frida" revisited
commissioned gifted sold
commissioned gifted sold
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Wedding Mandala Made for a wedding gift. I used all things white, silver and gold including mirror, pearls, millefiori, vintage Czech rhinestones, Kismet gold petals, white triangles, and white mini rounds, rhinestone jewelry and an assortment of beads. The center is a locket with the couple's picture. |
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Mosaic Mandalas Made Easy!
"Freddie Mercury" "Analeisa" "Analeisa" (detail)
Turkish glass 'Kismet' tiles Mexican smalti
SOLD $1450
Turkish glass 'Kismet' tiles Mexican smalti
SOLD $1450
"Bugsy" "Bugsy" (detail) Millefiori & Bling Shoe Detail, PiqueAssiette frame SOLD SOLD
Kismet glass tiles, millefiori, painted/lacquered abalone shell
wings, gold smalti, glass stringers, beads, sliced glass rods
SOLD
Kismet glass tiles, millefiori, painted/lacquered abalone shell
wings, gold smalti, glass stringers, beads, sliced glass rods
SOLD
"Seated Nude" by Modigliani 4' x 5' re-created
in 40 lbs of Jelly Bellies, 2 Hershey Kisses,
a few M&M's &licorice string. commissioned
for a 3 night live installation for annual
"Orlando Nude Nite " event 2011
SOLD
in 40 lbs of Jelly Bellies, 2 Hershey Kisses,
a few M&M's &licorice string. commissioned
for a 3 night live installation for annual
"Orlando Nude Nite " event 2011
SOLD
