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Location:: Florida, USA

About Me:: About me, the Artist:
Growing up in Germany shortly after WWII; watching my parents re-use, re-cycle, re-invent - my involvement in the arts developed very early at about 5 years of age. Trying to make new candles from candle stumps - melting them on my little doll cooking stove, using simple yarn for candle wicks; (almost burned the house down) clothing my dolls by sewing, crocheting, knitting and cross stitch. Creating clay vases, paint and draw in my family’s home in Germany to now creating/working in my home in Florida. My interests and talents have evolved over time. Any type of art has been a constant presence in my life.
After all this experimenting with my very diverse talents I have grown into and have a very addictive desire to create MOSAIC, done from precise cut/nipped vintage fine bone china/porcelain plates, paired with stained glass mosaic, vintage jewelry and other tidbits and baubles. My tools are Glass Nippers, Wheeled Cutters, Glue, Grout and Sealer; sometimes paint.
I create from my thoughts, feelings and inspirations around me. I reclaim/re-invent unwanted items from various sources and breathe new life/usefulness in them, create functional, fabulous, or whimsy Mosaic Art.
Never having attended a class/course for mosaic I can be called self taught. Every new piece I create is a discovery and revelation for me.
I have sold many pieces of my mosaic art since I started 6 years ago. Some of my works are also displayed locally, including being invited and voted to be the Visual Artist at our Classical Concert Series. On commissioned Mosaic Art I always work with the client and involve them in "Their" Art Piece.
You can see more of my art work right here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/myeuropeantouch/sets/72157602190834048/

I am a proud member in good standing of :
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Society of American Mosaic Artists

http://www.americanmosaics.org
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I am also a member of/and my art work can be seen at the following:

http://thedb.com/myeuropeantouch

I have been an artist all my life, worked with a lot of different mediums; and a mosaic artist for 6 years now. I specialize in doing mosaics using a style referred to as "Pique Assiette" This process involves transforming vintage china/porcelain plates into artistic designs that are always my own. I use only already broken and chipped china which otherwise would be dispursed off and give this china/porcelain a new life in a different art form.
***ORIGINAL DESIGN BY myeuropeantouch***
"Certificate of Provenance"

Gender:: Gal

I am a/an:: Independent Artist/Designer, Supporter, Shopper

(Designers only) I create:: See my photo show...be happy to accept commission work

(Designers only) I am willing to do:: Custom orders, Consignment

(Designers only) I have been featured on:: Numerous Art Shows in different Areas around FLorida. Repeated featured Visual Artist at the Classical Concert Series Society.

(Designers only) My work is sold at:: myeuropeantouch.etsy.com
http://thedb.com/myeuropeantouch

Website:: http://myeuropeantouch.etsy.com

Website #2:: http://thedb.com/myeuropeantouch

Favorite Music/Musicians:: Beethoven, Bach, Brahms etc.

Myeuropeantouch

All contributed content, Myeuropeantouch 2007, MSD

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September Splurge

Hello Indiepublicans....

The Holidays are getting closer. I am offering 15% of my Art purchased before December 31, 2007. Come on, let's go shopping...

I invite you to check Myeuropeantouch out...Monika

Posted on December 20th, 2007 at 7:08pm — No Comments (Add)

Art Shows

Hello, haven't been here a while.

Had 2 different locations Art Shows I participated in and was lucky enough to sell a lot of my mosaic art. Whooohhhheeeee...

Please come and check out what's still availbale...Monika -Myeuropeantouch

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I just added 2 more finished Mosaic Art Work pieces and 4 photos...come on in , check it out...Monika

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I make handcrafted mosaic's using vintage china/porcelain

Hi...my name is Monika. I have been an artist all my life, worked with a lot of different mediums; and a mosaic artist for 6 years now. I specialize in doing mosaics using a style referred to as "Pique Assiette" This process involves transforming vintage china/porcelain plates into artistic designs that are always my own. I use only already broken and chipped china which otherwise would be dispursed off and give this china/porcelain a new life in a different art form.
***ORIGINAL DESIGN…

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At 8:01pm on July 25th, 2008, Carrie said…: Hello Monika!

I'm sorry to tell you the Tea Time Co-op did not work out :( I'm keeping my eye out for another Vintage magazine though!

~Carrie

At 4:04pm on July 24th, 2008, Vahik Kazarian said…: Thank you for your kind comment Monika. I to have enjoyed your work. Wonderful mosaic art work, Very Creative ... come back anytime.
Vahik (-:

At 9:29am on June 16th, 2008, Carrie said…: Hello,
Love your Shabby Chic Style! Especially the Tea pot Lamp. Your work would look good in the Co-op Ad I'm organizing for Tea Time Magazine. Check out the details at Teatime.AdChiclet.com

At 2:14pm on March 10th, 2008, Monika Simone Drake said…: Please have a look at my mosaic art work/creation on video. Just click on the link below.

Most of the items have found a loving home, some of them are available. I do commission work, feel free to get in touch with me any time if you see something you like. I will be happy to discuss your wishes and ideas.
Thanks for looking...Monika

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http://animoto.com/play/6sSYgEy8D5ufEHZXvHjhkQ

At 9:07am on January 17th, 2008, Monika Simone Drake said…: Can't wait...thanks....Monika

At 4:56am on January 16th, 2008, Vicky Mycock said…: Hi Monika thanks for your custom I have enclosed a free magnet for you (not the ones in the shop) and am off to the post office with today's post.
Thanks once again Vicky

At 2:22am on January 16th, 2008, Vicky Mycock said…: Hi Monika it's www.vicsoriginalart.etsy.com

At 3:46pm on January 15th, 2008, Vicky Mycock said…: Hi Monika I'm afraid the original sold a while ago I do have keyrings and other items with this kitty on ( in my etsy store) and if you would like a print doing they should be arriving soon, printer has just had some new ink.

There are a few prints of this cat in my ebay shop as well

Thanks for you kind comments.
Vicky

At 10:21am on September 23rd, 2007, Monika Simone Drake said…: Thank you for your compliment, if I can help....asked away...Monika

At 6:29am on September 23rd, 2007, LuAnn Smith said…: I've always loved mosaics and I really love your work. I have a big pile of damaged vintage plates just waiting for me to get started. Congratulations on your work!