Mosaic Animals

Item Description

Size: 6”x6” / 15.2x15.2 cm

Tesserae: plate glass, 24kt gold tiles, glass cabochons, sea shells, glitter, acrylic paint and a coconut shell turtle  

"Sea turtles inhabit all the oceans of the world except the polar region.  ALL are listed as threatened or endangered, some critically endangered.  A few years ago I was lucky and privileged enough to swim among some leatherbacks turtles. Since that time I have developed an admiration and fascination for these magnificent sea creatures and collect all things turtle!  A friend made the coconut shell turtle that was the inspiration for this mosaic auction piece.  Internationally renowned mosaic artist Laurel Skye inspired the style. The glittery gold in the centre depicts the sun baked sands of our beaches where the turtle comes to nest   The shimmery blue shades of stained glass depict the warm Caribbean Sea to which the turtle returns after laying her eggs."

I am a self taught mosaic artist living in the sunny Caribbean on a little island called St Lucia with my partner, three sons, two dogs and a turtle.

Originally I am from the rural town of Taunton in Somerset, England, UK.  I went to school and college there until I moved to the neighbouring county of Dorset where I studied and trained to become a RN.  I spent ten years there before moving lock stock and barrel to the Caribbean island of St Lucia in 1993.

My interest in mosaic art started in 2006 when I was looking for another creative avenue.  My first creation was a very basic wall piece but the passion was ignited. The creative process is a beautiful and amazing thing that nourishes my soul and with each piece created I have learned something new.  I just want to create a little joy and happiness and bring a smile to someone’s face.

My inspiration comes from the colourful flora and fauna, the tropical beauty and the simplicity of island life!  All my creations are one of a kind and made with different media including stained glass, vitreous tiles, ceramic tiles, beads, shells and sea glass, polymer clay and found objects...I love to reuse and recycle!

Debs McLaughlin ~ Two Oceans Mosaic Creations, Gearing Up Ltd.

Accepting corporate, public and residential commissions for murals, installations, commemorative plaques, garden accents, gifts and souvenirs. 

Email: deborah_643@hotmail.com

Website: www.wix.com/deborah_643/two-oceans-mosaic-creations

Facebook Business Page:

www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Oceans-Mosaic-Creations-Debs-McLaughlin

Vieux fort, Saint Lucia, West Indies