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Maxine Gardner

Hi, I'm Maxine. I'm passionate about mosaics, and find inspiration and possibilities in everything I see, either as something to be covered, or something to be broken. I take everyday objects – tables, chairs, mirrors, watering cans, bird baths and even bowling balls – and turn something ordinary into a piece of art.

Watch, Practice, and Learn

In 2001 my studio was featured on HGTV (Home and Garden Television). After that, I was inundated with requests for instructional material. In response, I've created visual instructions, so that you can watch, practice, and learn everything you need to know to create your own mosaic artwork.

If you want to have fun creating you own mosaics but don't know what to do, my videos are just what you need to get started. I'll help you every step of the way, from the materials, techniques and tools you need to tip and tricks to inspire your creativity.

To find out more about my videos, click here.

Mosaic Art for Home and Garden
Working in studio

I create unique, functional art with china, stained glass and stone in my 28' x 20' home studio. No two pieces I create are alike as I work with a limited supply of similar dishes. My mosaics are broken into small pieces and spaced fairly close together because I find the final result pleasing.

My gazing balls are recycled bowling balls covered in iridescent stained glass in a variety of styles. They are extremely popular as garden art, and many customers display them inside their homes as well. In November 2001, my studio was featured on HGTV's "Our Place" highlighting my gazing balls.

I have experimented with many art forms, but the moment I tried mosaics I knew I had found what I was meant to do – it just took me 47 years. I am glad that others agree with me; at art fairs, I usually sell my first piece during set up to a fellow artist. Art fair patrons also respond enthusiastically to my booth display, which is creative, high quality, and full of variety.

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