BOTANICALS I love trees, flowers and plants and I have a special affinity for indigenous plants. Here are just a few of my botanical mosaics. “Lupins in New Zealand” Size: 47 x 120 cm Price: COMMISSION (Canada) Inspiration: Commission of lupins growing in New Zealand. All the flowers are hand sculptured in glass. Title: “Dog Rose on Fence” Size: 40 x 80 cm Price: AVAILABLE Inspiration: This artwork is part of 'SEND ROSES' exhibition at Lime and Roses in Nottingham Road. Currently on exhibition. Made from hand fused glass, each flower is 3D in profile. Inspired by the spring roses currently growing along my fence! Title: “Red Roses” Size: 40 x 80 cm Price: AVAILABLE Inspiration: This artwork is part of 'SEND ROSES' exhibition at Lime and Roses in Nottingham Road. Currently on exhibition. Made from hand fused glass, each flower and leaf is 3D in profile. Inspired by the red roses currently growing up against the wall of my studio! Title: “Poppies and Daisies” Size: Tripytech each panel 60 x 120 cm Price: COMMISSION (South Africa) Inspiration: Each giant orange poppy and yellow daisy is different and individually handmade from fused glass. We decided to go with a neutral white background (of my favourite handmade white crackle tiles) to show off the flowers (and because the foreground is so busy). Lots and lots of work but I absolutely loved doing this very big and different mosaic! Title: “Remembrance” Size: 50 x 40 cm Price: SOLD (South Africa) Inspiration: One of the most iconic flowers, the bright red poppy. Not only a striking symbol of remembrance, but also one of the most stunning spring flowers. Each of these flowers, buds and stems are individually handmade in glass. Title: “Promise of Spring” Size: 40 x 50 cm Price: SOLD (South Africa) Inspiration: The colourful California poppies are such a welcome and bright sight when they burst into colour at the end of winter. Each of these flowers, buds and stems are individually handmade in glass. Title: “Wild French Field” Size: 50 x 160 cm Price: COMMISSION (France) Inspiration: It has over 100 glass flowers, including poppies, lavender and cornflowers, each one is different and individually handmade. All the buds, stems and grass leaves, as well as the ladybirds and big European bumblebees were also handmade on the flame torch or in the kiln. We decided to go with a neutral white background (of my favourite handmade white crackle tiles) to show off the flowers (and because the foreground is so busy). Lots and lots of work but I absolutely loved doing this very big and very fun mosaic! “Wild French Field” Size: 50 x 160 cm Price: COMMISSION (France) Inspiration: Close up “Wild French Field” Size: 50 x 160 cm Price: COMMISSION (France) Inspiration: Close up Title: “Breakfast View in the Berg” Size: 60 x 90 cm Price: SOLD (South Africa) Inspiration: A pair of Malachite Sunbirds feeding on the local endemic Protea caffra in the central Drakensberg. The background peaks of the Drakensberg include (from left to right) the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak. Title: “Winter Yellow” “Winter Red” Size: 65 x 105 cm each Price: SOLD (South Africa) Inspiration: A pair of Malachite Sunbirds visiting a yellow aloe, and a pair of Double-Collared Sunbirds visiting a red aloe. The aloe flowers, leaves and stem are handmade from melted glass layers, and the background is made from local sandstone. Title: “Winter Orange” Size: 60 x 100 cm Price: SOLD (South Africa) Inspiration: A large orange aloe growing in a rocky outcrop. One of South Africa's most distinctive plants! The aloe flowers, leaves and stem are handmade from melted glass layers, and the background is made from local sandstone.