Elizabeth's Santa Barbara studio resembles an archaeological dig as much as an artist's workshop. Carved lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, jade, petrified snails, plus whatever turns up in her forays into antique shops and gem shows are blended into imaginary landscapes. Elizabeth uses the ancient "double-reverse" mosaic technique when working with classical hand-made Italian smalti. She learned this complicated process in Ravenna, Italy. Betsy has also completed the Master in Mosaic workshop at the Orsoni Smalti Factory in Venice, Italy, where the glass mosaic and gold tessarae are made by hand in the ancient and complex open furnace tradition. The artist uses the direct method for her more contemporary assemblage compositions.
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| Clients wishing to have a mosaic
to commemorate a special family function or as a holiday gift need
to request two months in advance to insure timely delivery. She welcomes show room and studio visits by appointment. |
Elizabeth Gallery - Mosaic Fine Artist and Artisan - Santa Barbara, California