Thanks, really. It is very time intensive – not too mention what it has done to my hands- because I cut and drill and grout everything myself but the more I do, the smarter I get. There is a lot of passion in it. My intent has been to create a catalog of work that would eventually be reproduced by others once I could get enough interest. So what you’re saying is exactly what I’ve been working toward – creating a production studio where I can design and others can produce. At this point, the time intensity has been about creating enough designs and enough products to make a strong show. .
When I started this last year, it was because of the constant frustration in trying to find something unique for clients and the need to ‘make it myself’ if we ever wanted anything above ordinary. I have done the numbers and even now I can do these for slightly above what the retail price is for the nice precast concrete piece or italian terra cotta.
Thanks for your comments. When someone who doesn’t care for western mosaic digs my work, it gives me the push to keep on going.
