The Marple Mosaic Commission

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It all started with a commission enquiry from Hilary and Pauline. They wanted a large outdoor mosaic for their courtyard garden in Marple, Cheshire.  We had an initial talk on the phone and got on well.

Over the next couple of weeks they proposed various ideas which were discussed at some length until we were able to agree on a final design that satisfied Hilary and Pauline as the clients and me as the artist. I could then go shopping for supplies! I had a great day and came back with lots of lovely tiles in beautiful vivid colours: some iridescent, some marble.

 Being such a large piece, I paced myself and carried out the work over a period of four months and kept a pictorial diary of the whole process for them.

Delivery day was special and my first meeting with Hilary and Pauline.  On arrival at Marple we had a grand unveiling with a bottle of champagne to ‘toast’ the new addition! The WOW factor was incredible and obviously very rewarding for me as I really enjoyed making the mosaic and was delighted they were so happy with it. Hilary and Pauline had the mosaic installed the next day and we had a trip over to see it in situ and get some photos before we came back to London.

This was the largest piece I had ever worked on and my first commission for clients outside friends and family. It was a major undertaking for me. However the whole project was a delight to work on and took my artistic achievement and confidence to the next level. Hilary and Pauline are such lovely people and Alan and I have developed as lasting friendship with them.

WHAT HILARY AND PAULINE SAY:

“Having found Rosanna, we quickly formed a strong working relationship. She was able to take our ideas and interpret them into the perfect mosaic for our new home. Keeping us informed throughout the process, she showed her professionalism, creativity and artistic skill. We love our mosaic and regard it as our “Compass of Life”. – Hilary and Pauline

A LATER UPDATE: Hilary and Pauline say that the mosaic still brings them daily joy. Our friendship has continued with phone calls an visits.

SEE:  The Marple Mosaic Gallery

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