Alpert's Mosaic Art

This cat was very complicated with her fur. She has "Owl" like eyes. She was definitely the most complex piece I have done. 

This is the neighborhood cat. She lurks around homes early in the morning capturing gophers, rats and birds. She loves to rub her face up and down your leg purring…

Poof loves to surprise her owners with special treats from outside. She is very curious and you never know what treasures she will bring you.

This client loves pink plates. I had fun designing her cat in the center of this stepping stone surrounded by pink and green roses. 

Here's the final product after the grey grout. I love the way the grout pulls the piece together. 

This is Willow in her garden. Unfortunately she isn’t with Jane anymore. I was thrilled to make this for her as a surprise.

My clients dear friend lost Brady this year. For a Christmas present, I created Brady surrounded in fire red glass. Those green eyes follow you everywhere. RIP sweet Brady.

Rascal’s owner passed away, and my Family friend took over. She was lucky to have Rascal for 10 more years. The challenge was to create Rascal’s tail so it wouldn’t look like a black blob.

I received a broken rose teacup. I decided to have Miss Kitty surrounded in a rose garden.

OHHH my favorite bartender unfortunately had to put this beautiful cat to sleep. We shared many tears across the bar from each other. My hope was to bring him a happy memory with the look of love from Jubei. Beautiful eyes!

I found this plate in a thrift shop. I used lots of sea glass and sea glass necklace that I never wore! 

This is a Poppy stepping stone has lots of other plates in black and white combibations. 

I found this plate in a thrift store from the 1856 Colony days. I used lots of square tiles to make smaller shapes. I used tape across the plate when breaking to not lose important pieces. 

I made this stepping stone called "Golden Moments" for a silent auction. I didn't grout the outside rocks and glass tile so the true colors could shine through. 

While cruising around one of my favorite stores, I purchased this Fox plate and decided to break it. It has a thicker brown plate surrounding it. I then placed rocks and glass tiles to keep the circle going. Stained glass colors starting at the top remind me of the sunset. Then I broke more plates to frame this. I wouldn't walk on it because it is quite bumpy. However it looks fantastic as a picture. 

Happy birthday to our dear friend, Phil. He wanted a mosaic of his Mallard male duck. I decided to place him on a rock instead of swimming in a dark pond. His wings were challenging with the different values of grey, purple and white.

Porch (located on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria) had a gallery showing titled “Love is Blind.” This piece with 13 other creations was accepted. The show will be up until March 1, 2020.

Lynda Fairly’s Carpinteria Art Center had a gallery titled “Rincon Classic.” This piece has a Hawaii broken plate around the bamboo frame. My question to you is, What is she waiting for? The surf, a husband, her child or for the sun to set?

While traveling to our flat in St Andrews, Scotland. The Highland cows are very popular hanging out in the green fields. I captured this girl while hiking to “The Castle” golf course.

I’ve been working, studying on line classes about breaking pottery and created faces. This is my first attempt!

My dear friend loves bears. This bear is near a creek waiting for a salmon to jump by. I love the jelly small tiles that go around the frame.

This registered quarter horse has won many championships this past year. I loved creating her.

I broke lots of plates to create this bull. I love the green in the frame, so I added green to the background.

I made this hummingbird for a client’s daughter’s birthday. I have many hummingbird patterns from my mom’s studio.

Our favorite wine dog, Ella lives at Booker Winery in Paso Robles. The owner displays my most favorite mosaic in their library. Tasty wine there also!

My father’s John Deere tractor was accepted at the art show in Carpinteria. I had fun creating the rows of crops. This hangs in my studio. I’m happy it didn’t sell!

My Brother in Law asked me to mosaic Yosemite. I love the colors of this piece. You can image the sun setting and the glow of the fire colors in the mountains. This was very rewarding!

This piece was accepted in the “Rincon Classic” at the Lynda Fairly Art Center in Carpinteria. She sold to a person that has a granddaughter that just started surfing. She proudly hangs it in her bedroom.

My dear friend is from Ukraine. For her birthday day I created these sunflowers for her. Hopefully it will bring some peace.

For the month of International Women's Day, I wanted to create something that would speak to women. I’m gifting her to a very special woman that makes a difference in children’s lives every day.

This is my cousin second home in Maui. The sun is setting on a beautiful day.

Birthday gift for someone that loves Unicorns and rainbows!

A dear friend of mine has a passion for hummingbirds and summer. Enjoy!

This family pet left too soon. I was lucky enough to pet sit him when the family would go on vacation. He had a mischievous eye whenever I would give him his favorite carrots. RIP Chewbacca, I’ll miss your reeks when I would open the front door.

This pet bunny went everywhere with his family. He enjoyed sailing on their boat. RIP Captain Jack!

This is my first attempt at doing a stained glass mosaic that will let the sunshine through. All of my creations are usually with a backing on the back. This piece can be displayed at a windowsill with the light shining through. I want to do more of this style, takes lots of practice to get the grout perfect with no bleeds. On to the next…

This was a birthday/anniversary gift. The challenge was the contrast of the dogs with the background. I learned that the sunflower meaning is “enduring forever love.” After 50 years of marriage, they have accomplished that!

Charlie is displayed near his urn. Little did I know the colors of his urn. I was pleased that this mosaic matches his home perfectly! RIP

One of our favorite Wine dogs in Paso Robles is “Ella.”

She is displayed at the Booker Winery.

Look to the far left on a shelf is “Riley.” I enjoyed surprising the owner with a mosaic. Sadie here in the photo is the owner’s current dog. I love the heart in her forehead. RIP sweet Riley.

This beautiful lab passed away last year. Here at their family home, he watches over them. RIP Magnum.

Here rests Sadie. She was a very happy dog. She loved to hike up Franklin trail with a huge smile. RIP Sadie.

Here is Scout in his home in Florida. The frame is white for the beachy feel. He is standing on his patio furniture, surrounded by orchids.

This beautiful happy Lab enjoys long walks and yummy treats. I enjoyed her serious expression and pink nose.

Lava loves to go on walks, trips, and exploring the avocado orchards. He now sits at the piano with all the family photos.

Here's Jack. He enjoyed traveling on the family boat. Here he is at his family's home.

Sweet Chloe is at her home next to her ashes. She lived to be 17 years young. RIP

I'm thrilled this client has Patty displayed in her family room.

This is the first time that I have used clear glass on glass. Is it perfect? Nope, however I learned how to use grout. On to the next!

This pup loves the ocean. the colors are perfect in her home!

This is one of my first projects I accomplished. This pup was much younger than his portrait. He is still running around and loves to ride in his owner’s convertible.

What a challenge these two were! Hank with his white curly face, and Roxy with her serious eyes. We surprised Paul with this Christmas gift.

Happy Clients with a very happy family member. This Christmas present was a fun one to create. Look at those EARS! I’m thrilled the colors of her ears matched their PJ’S… fun fun!