Online Resources

There are many excellent mosaic resources on the web, whether you're looking for materials, project ideas, or simply inspiration. The links below are some of my favorites. I have less time to browse the Internet these days, so if you know of other great sites, please send them my way!

Ladybug Hill I like Dawnmarie Zimmerman's candle shelters and stained glass vases. She does great work and has a fab website!

Irian Charney Mosaic artist Irian Charney's mosaics are beautiful and will make you smile. She has a gift for color, pattern, and texture.

Flower Soup Paula MacLeod creates beautiful fine art and decorative mosaics. Check out her Billy Holiday series.

Sonia King Sonia is an amazing mosaic artist and teacher, based in Dallas, Texas. Her seminars draw students from around the country.

SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists) If you're not a member, join now!

Meow Mosaics Lori works with many types of material--ceramic tile, found objects, smalti, dichroic glass--to create her delightful tables, hangings, and portraits.

Mosaic Legs Joe Urena sells table bases, which are very hard to find! He also creates wonderful mosaic tables of his own.

Mosaic Tile Arts Owner John Poetzel is very helpful and friendly. He sells vitreous and iridized glass tiles, as well as tumbled glass.

Wits End Mosaic Great selection of ceramic tiles and tools. They also have many fun shapes and unglazed porcelain. Top notch service and products.

Mosaic Tile Supply Mosaic Tile Supply carries those unique and hard to find items for the discerning mosaic artist. You'll find wonderful dichroic glass objects, polished abalone, micro mosaic, and much more.

Artful Crafter Artful Crafter has a complete line of mosaic supplies including Italian glass iridium and smalti, mosaic mirrors, tables, supplies, and tools.

The Art of Mosaic Design : A Collection of Contemporary Artists This book highlights some notable creations of several contemporary artists.

Classic Mosaic : Designs & Projects Inspired by 6,000 Years of Mosaic Art Elaine Goodwin's book provides fascinating perspective for any artist who works with mosaics.

Easy Mosaics for Your Home and Garden Sarah Donnelly's collection of twenty mosaic craft projects is fun and easy to follow. The designs require no cutting or grouting, so they're perfect for first-timers.

Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques Great source for information on techniques, materials, and history.

Mosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects & Designs from Around the World Finally, Sonia King has written a book. I'm so excited! If you have to choose one, this is it.

Glass Mosaic Tile Art Check out William's instructional eBook for everything from tessera types to installation. He covers the fundamentals of method and material selection, but also discusses color, form, and mosaic artistry. His enthusiasm is contagious and he provides encouragement all along the way.

Shamila ~ Fine, Distinctive Jewelry You must see the wonderful creations by Shamila. She is a truly gifted jewery maker.

Sandra Coan Photography Sandy captures amazing images of pregnancy, highlighting the magical beauty of women about to give birth.

Laura Bee Designs I love Laura's gorgeous hand-made bags! Her work is absolutely beautiful, and very affordable.

Jay Dotson Photography Jay is responsible for many of the beautiful photographs on this site.

Creative Forces Creative Forces describes the work of Carolyn Osborne. Jewelry, fused glass, handpainted glassware, charcoal, watercolor, custom gift baskets, and other wonderful unique gifts for yourself or someone special.

Mushu Treasures Marlene Wong-Doutaz makes cigar box handbags, totes, and other choses tres fraiches.

One Heart Studio Check out Caitlin's beautiful and inspiring boxes, cards, paintings, and so much more. Her personalized gifts are just lovely.