Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture
has a Story to Tell

Michael’s own story begins on the beach, collecting sea glass to use in simple mosaic pictures he composed for his grandchildren. Environmental attitudes and creativity now both properly inspired, he set himslf the challenge of trying to make pique assiette picture mosaics from discarded pottery.

Apart from creating something beautiful, Michael was effectively clearing rubbish and recycling it into pictures that were good enough for people to want to buy and to put up on their walls. He began selling his work at craft fairs and local markets, but it was not long before people would bring him very personal items of pottery, such as jugs and plates that had been cracked or broken beyond use, but that they simply could not bear to throw away.

“These pieces always have a story to tell. It’s usually something associated with a special event such as a wedding, or with a special person,“ Michael would say, “and the pictures I make help people to tell those stories”.

"The Dove of Peace"

Joe helped us with our garden when we moved into our home. The Farm had been unoccupied for years, and Joe was retained by the previous owners to keep the garden under control. Joe kindly agreed to help us when we moved in, which he did for the remaining years of his life. I asked his daughter if I could have something of Joe's to create a memory of him and she gave me some old cups & saucers. From a single cup and saucer I made a "Dove of Peace" that proudly resides in our hallway. It is a constant reminder of Joe and a great talking point. From this work I have recreated many similar pieces, using donated items by clients wanting a memory of their loved ones

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Inevitably, this means that there is so much more to Michael's pictures than just the art. Having something made from a treasured item, itself with a deeply personal family connection, helps people to preserve special memories, creating stories to be passed on to future generations and playing their part in building a lasting legacy.

Special Commissions

Michael counts his mosaic pictures in the hundreds now, his experienced hands creating the perfect way to write your own story, or to commemorate a special event or a special person, Michael applies the same care, flair and passion to your special commissions, using one of your treasured pieces to create a picture mosaic as a permanent tribute.

Beyond a piece of (recycled) paper as backing, and some glue and grout, and using a technique that is truly unique, Michael uses only the material you supply. This means that the finished mosaic - your mosic - is true to the memories you want to protect. Where else in the world could you go for something as precious?

"Three Birds on a Twig"

A local lady recently gave me two teacups that clearly had great sentimental value because they had been damaged and glued together several times. Telling me she had just lost her husband, she asked for a picture made from the cups, but was very specific about the design - 3 fat little birds on a twig. She even provided the beads for their eyes, and asked me to use only material from the cups. I made the picture, and from the unused shards then made two more birds, which have also now flown the nest.

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