Name: Erlinda Date: 07/27/10 Comments: I saw you on Polymer Clay Daily today, and was so excited to see you are coming to do a class!!! I will definitely be there!!! your work is FANTASTIC and then some. Name: Ann Dillon Date: 07/27/10 Comments: Saw you on Polymer Clay Daily today. Love your work! Name: Anita Davies Date: 07/22/10 Comments: I love your work. You are inspirational! Name: Connie McAdam Date: 07/03/10 Comments: Picked up your book 'Mixed Media Mosaics' yesterday in Auckland NZ. I have been looking for ways to combine my embossing, painting mosaic and jewellery making and you have given me so much inspiration. Your work is beautiful and fun. Thanksyou so much! Name: Amy Paulin Date: 06/27/10 Comments: I'm a mosaic artist & I've started my own design studio "Art Full of Pieces". Your work in full of inspration; laughter; joy and a feast for my eyes! Thank You! Name: Cathy Date: 06/21/10 Comments: Love your book and your art. The stories you tell are both touching and inspirational. And of course, they are beautiful. Thanks for sharing, you have helped to jumpstart my brain which was beginning to fry in the Florida sun! Name: Sandra Barnick Date: 06/14/10 Comments: Your work is so inspirational! I have decided to get back into my artwork and explore the techniques in your book. I love the stamping idea. Thanks!!!!!!!!! Name: Jim Fiorito Date: 06/05/10 Comments: Went to your class in Poway earlier this year. Really had a great time with all the talented ladies. Look forward to your next class. Your latest pieces are amazing as usual! Name: Susan Lennox Date: 05/11/10 Comments: Dear Laurie, I love your book and your work. Thank you so much for all the generous tips. I have started my first mosaicon and am having a blast! Gracias! Name: Laura Botsford Date: 04/24/10 Comments: Dear Mika, I came upon your site by chance and just wanted to say how much I enjoy your art. It's enchanting as is your web site. Warm Regards, Laura Botsford Name: Tabiatha McKeever Date: 04/22/10 Comments: I just love your artwork. Can not wait to see you in Houston, Texas in August 2010 for the Houston Polymer Clay Guild. Name: Eva Date: 04/08/10 Comments: We just recently had Laurie (and her delightful sister Leslie as her 'assistant') come to Australia to teach at our Creative Soul Retreat 2010 ... Laurie is nothing less than a fabulous tutor and a wonderful down to earth person! I suggest you do not hesitate in doing any of Laurie's classes ... she's such an inspiration! Name: Laura Stewart Date: 04/06/10 Comments: I just wanted to let you know that I recently purchased your book Mixed Media Mosaics, and I absolutely love it. I have read through it twice, and I find myself going back to it over and over to look at your pictures and instructions. You have inspired me, and I have so many ideas now, that I don't know where to start. Basically I just wanted to thank you. I was in a bit of a creative rut and you have set me on a new path. Thanks Name: Patti Robinson Date: 03/25/10 Comments: Hi Laurie, We have a little farmers market in Thomaston GA... Bluebird Market..love your mixed media arts. Kindest regards, Patti Name: hazel Date: 03/19/10 Comments: hi laurie-I'm julia's de facto mother. She is very much looking forward to seeing you next week. I love your artwork. Hope you have a nice time in Australia, Kind regards, Hazel- (I met you at Hamish's wedding at Coronado). Name: Jan Bush-Wood Date: 03/05/10 Comments: Hi Laurie, I just took your class in Maryland. I wanted to let you know, your class was great. My fav! I was so disappointed that I didn't get your book. Bring more next year! But as soon as I got home, I bought one from Barnes and Noble, I was too impatient to wait and get it from amazon. I really love your work. I am going to work on a tile today! I wish you nothing but the desires of your heart. Thanks again for sharing, Jan Name: Connie Eutsler Date: 02/20/10 Comments: I love your work! You are an inspiration. Name: Deborah J Aguirre Date: 02/02/10 Comments: You have motivated me to start mosaic work again. I love your artwork! Thank you for doing what you do. Deborah Name: Laurie Zuckerman Date: 01/31/10 Comments: Hi Laurie, Looks like you have some great traveling workshops planned for this year. Congratulations. I would love to go to Australia! Have fun and stay in touch. Laurie Z. Name: Peter P. Date: 01/12/10 Comments: Beautiful. Keep it up! Name: Leigh Anne Dear Date: 01/11/10 Comments: Hello. If someone at your end has a moment could you tell me what you are asking for your item called 'itcon' that's listed for sale in your 'available new work's' section. Thanks for your time and your art. Name: Leisanne Date: 12/16/09 Comments: Hi Laurie,I love your book.  It has been such a source of inspiration.  Being an artist that loves to paint, and use polymer clay (and all sorts of stuff) your work has shown me how well different mediums can work together.  I hope that I will be able to attend a workshop.Thank you,Sincerely,Leisanne Sylvester-Jarvis(budding mixed media artist) Name: Victoria Foster Date: 12/07/09 Comments: Wow.... I have seen your stuff at ArtFest for the last three years, and am very sad you are not teaching there in 2010......I hope you will be in 2011, because I would love to learn from you. Vicki Name: Bonnie Kittelson Date: 11/30/09 Comments: This is some of the best and most fun and inspiring work in polymer clay and I love the book and all the inspiration it gives me. Name: Melissa Date: 11/24/09 Comments: Kia ora from New Zealand. I have just discovered your wonderful work. My 9 year old and I are making tiles as we speak. Than k you for inspiring us all. Name: andrea factor Date: 11/23/09 Comments: Lauri, please contact me about your work. We saw the show at Los dias de mortes. I'm a calligraphy friend of Lisa Engelbrecht. Also by coincidence, spotted your lovely book at Aaron Brothers. My phone:714-840-3368 cell 714-642-5676. My Husband's 73rd bithday is coming up and would like to treat him to one of yoursmaller pieces. Thanks, Andrea Factor Name: Jaana Date: 11/11/09 Comments: Hiya.. I just recently discovered your book, went home and dug out the ol clay. Absolutly love the stuff your create, soo beautiful!! I would love to attend one of your workshops, but I live in New Zealand. Maybe one day..=) Jaana Name: Mariel Date: 11/07/09 Comments: Dear Laurie! I finally receive your lovely present from last year visit to Buenos Aires. I met up with Marisa yesterday and she gave me the golden bag you left for me. Thank you so much, I apreciate it so so much. Hope to see you back in Southamerica soon. Mariel I posted a picture in my blog: http://www.luzdeterracota.blogspot.com Name: Sandy Baggett Date: 11/02/09 Comments: Just discovered your work, and am inspired by your unique images, colors and textures. Thank you for sharing! Name: LAURIE MIKA Date: 11/01/09 Comments: Laurie, I TRULY ENJOY YOUR DETAILED ART. BEING AN ARTIST MYSELF, IN CALLIGRAPHY AND MUSIC, I CAN APPRECIATE YOUR WORK. THANK YOU FOR THE VIEWS. Laurie Mikq Name: Suze Weinberg Date: 10/23/09 Comments: I don't know why it took me this long to find your site..or to find YOU for that matter...brilliant and inspirational work. Must bookmark you forever and link you on my blog ! Name: Cy Date: 10/20/09 Comments: great style, a pleasure for our eyes !! Name: kim chartrand Date: 10/14/09 Comments: Laurie, I love your work, the texture, the colors and patterns and I LOVED your painting of the head and shoulders of the woman. Beautiful. I am privileged to know you! The website it my husband's art website--we did the mosaic cross fountain in there. He thinks BIG!! hugs! kim Name: Selina Green Date: 10/03/09 Comments: Hello from England, I am just writing to say your work has inspired a gifted and talented masterclass I am due to be teaching on the 17th October at Wade Deacon High School for my year 8 pupils. I have shown the pupils your work and they cannot wait for the event. The meanings behind each art piece are what has inspired me to run this session as we are currently federating with another school (Fairfield High School). I intend for pupils to explore their feelings over the upcoming federation and express it in this medium on a table top for the reception area in Wade Deacon High School. Thank you for the inspiration. Selina Green - Textiles Technology Teacher - Wade Deacon High School, Widnes, UK Name: Rhonda Stewart Date: 10/01/09 Comments: My favorite art! I hope to take a workshop next year. Name: Yvonne Engelbrecht Date: 09/25/09 Comments: Stunning work Laurie! Really love your color combinations. You are my inspiration. Please come visit us in sunny South Africa! Name: DanDoer Date: 09/14/09 Comments: Hallo, viele Grüsse von DanDoer Mosaikdesign Deutschland. Wunderschöne Werke! Beautiful! Name: Connie Date: 08/19/09 Comments: ah! laurie: your work is beautiful, no comparison... it is anmazing to me/how you make me stare! :) one of these days i'd love to be in a workshop of yours... have a great day! cgs Name: Nina Feuchter Date: 08/19/09 Comments: Hi Laurie, I want to thank you for your help in procuring the materials I need to make more shrines. I took your class at Artfest 2009, and had so much fun. I never thought I could create a shrine like we did. I hope you are having some classes locally soon ( San Diego)? Your work is stunning and I look forward to learning more from you. Sincerely, Nina Name: jeuleine furlong Date: 08/17/09 Comments: Laurie, Greetings from Down Under, Thanks so much for your beautiful work and being willing to share your techniques. Now I feel that I can give substance to all the things which were floating around in my subconscious.Love Jeuleine Name: Julie Wilson Date: 08/11/09 Comments: I have just bought your fantastic book and I am completely in awe. The pictures are instructive, the instructions are clear and your work is stunning. My journey begins here. Thank you. Name: Lisa Morlan Date: 08/07/09 Comments: I love your work!!!! Please let me know when you will be offering classes here again in Southern California. Name: Beth Norman Date: 07/15/09 Comments: Bought your book a year ago (has it been that long--wow) and finally am getting together with my girlfriend and making mirrors. We're having a blast. Your tutorials are so well written. We were amazed at how beautiful the mika powders looked on the turquoise clay--and of course the black was stunning too. Thanks for being an inspiration. Hope to hook up with one of your classes one day. Name: April Fountain Date: 07/04/09 Comments: Aloha from Hawaii, Your art is so inspiring Laurie. It has made me look at my rubberstamps in a whole new light and I am ready to jump in my studio and start playing with new ideas. Ooolala.........how fun is that?!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art. Mahalo, April Fountain Name: Solange Gonzalez Date: 06/18/09 Comments: What can I say... I'm in love with your art! I just bought your book and hope to get inspired to create some of my own. I just think that art is the substance of the human spirit, and you know a person by the art they create. Beautiful.... Name: Mary Valleau Date: 06/16/09 Comments: Three of us who love your work are reading the book and getting together to try to learn you techniques. We need you. Plese come to Orange County to teach. You can stay at my house free. Perhaps Nicole of the Art Bar would love for you to teach there. I will ask her and get back to you if you think that could happen. Name: Rebecca L Anthony Date: 05/20/09 Comments: I just bought your book the other day and have not stopped brainstorming . I keep going through it over and over. Your work really beautiful! Thanks for creating such an inspirational source. I have always loved mosaics and it seems with all my pieces I love the part where I get to embellish the final touches of my pieces. This book is full of ideas and you were right when you said the ideas are endless! Thank you!! Name: Gena Yarbrough Date: 05/13/09 Comments: Bought your book Mixed Media Mosaics today. Love your work! Very inspiring. Ever do any workshops in the Southern states of the US? Name: Denise Mares Date: 05/08/09 Comments: Laurie, your workshop at ArtFest was great! I've admired your work for a long time so I was excited to meet you. I would love to take another class next time. :) Name: christie Date: 05/01/09 Comments: Love your work and enjoyed your talk at SAMA! Name: Mary Magdalene Date: 04/30/09 Comments: Such great artwork to be seen on your side - I'm impressed! I just love the soul in every piece, that seems to smile at me while I'm looking! I'm an artist, too, but not as succesful as you are... See my homepage if interested. I would be glad to read your comment there! Best wishes, Mary Magdalene Name: Gretchen Papka Date: 04/26/09 Comments: Wow, I love your new site. Your works looks even more fantastic - if that's possible. I still love doing polymer clay with my granddaughter. Name: Stacy Alexander Date: 04/12/09 Comments: Laurie, you serve as a constant inspiration and muse to so many. Your works just keep getting better. Best wishes for your continued success. Stacy Name: Laveta Casdorph Date: 04/11/09 Comments: What a fabulous new website! Imagine my delight when I logged on and saw the piece I snagged from you featured on the Home Page!! Love the new nav system - give your son a gold star! Name: Eva Kuwata Date: 04/11/09 Comments: Laurie!...enjoyed your class at Artfest 2009. You are an extraordinary instructor and very patient! ....talented, too, I might add! It was a pleasure to be in your workshop. Eva Name: Richard mani Date: 04/09/09 Comments: Laurie....Enjoyed the work shop, although I would have loved to have been given some written materials on the process, especially for us innocents in this medium. I just bought your book and look forward to some experimenting. Richard Name: Kim Smith Date: 04/08/09 Comments: Laurie: It was so wonderful to take your class at Artfest. I was truly inspired. You are such a giving teacher and always good for a laugh or joke. Your art is wonderful and beautiful. I hope to take your shrine class next year. Kim Smith (ATC class) Name: Joyce Hennessey Date: 04/06/09 Comments: I just purchased your Mixed Media Mosaic book. I saw it at a craft store and was amazed at the contents. I have been fooling around with found object mosaics for a while...but am excited to try your methods... Name: Jeanine Date: 04/06/09 Comments: You site looks amazing! And as always your work is amazing too! ♥ Thank you for the inspiration. Name: Diana O'Cobhthaigh Date: 04/06/09 Comments: Looking forward to meeting you next year and your work is so beautiful. Name: Cheryl Date: 04/04/09 Comments: The new site is gorgeous. Hope to catch up with you between your teaching engagements. xoxoxo Name: Cindy White Date: 03/31/09 Comments: Love your work, Laurie! Just had to check out your website (I looked at it a while back). Name: Sally White Date: 03/24/09 Comments: Hi, Laurie! Wow! Your son did an amazing job on the site re-design. The colors, the lettering, and the layout are perfect for showcasing your remarkable pieces. Very easy to navigate. Love looking at your work! Name: TammI Laffoon Date: 03/24/09 Comments: Laurie, I love your work. I believe I'm drawn to the Mexican influences in your work and the brillant colors you use. Your book, Mixed Media Mosaics, is my favorite art book. I hope to create a piece one day that inspires me as much as your pieces inspire me. I'm attending Artfest 2009 and taking two of your classes! I hope you have some of your art there so we can all admire your work. I can't wait. Name: Oyuna Date: 03/24/09 Comments: Hello laurie Mika Name: Jen Smith Date: 03/20/09 Comments: Your book "Mixed Media Mosaics" is one of my favorites! Name: Karen Moseley Date: 03/16/09 Comments: Lovely to see; would love on eof your classes if i could find one in our area fo Rockport, Texas. Name: Lorna Sommer Date: 03/05/09 Comments: Hi Laurie - I love your work! I'm taking your portable shrine class at Artfest this year and cannot wait! Lorna here in No. Idaho where it's snowing....AGAIN Name: Kaaren Poole Date: 01/30/09 Comments: Hi, Laurie, I bought your book at Aaron Brothers in December and found it truly inspirational. Since then I have created three mosaics and gave one to my daughter and son-in-law. I particularly like image transfer, but my method is a little different from yours. I use images printed on a laser printer, place them face down on uncured clay, burnish the back with the back of a spoon, spray water on the surface, and carefully rub the paper off. After it dries, I cure it. This is from Donna Kato's website. You may be interested in an artist I just stumbled across, Koo Shadler. She paints in egg tempera and her works are highly influenced by late medieval art. I wish you had a workshop in my area (Sacramento). Name: Tam Hulburt Date: 01/09/09 Comments: I love your work immensely. I am hopeful that you will soon schedule a class at the Mosaic Institute. I found your Mixed Media Mosaic Icons class very appealing. I fervently desire to make my own tiles. I love using words. I work in ceramic mosaic as well as glass mosaic and sometimes combine both. Name: Diane Doyle Date: 01/04/09 Comments: Just wanted to say how amazing your work is. Last year I had to come up with an idea for a class art project for 6th graders. The kids each made several tiles. I let them go wild with beads, rusted keys, pearl ex, etc. The results were amazing. We took some of the tiles and made a mirror. It was beautiful. Thanks so much for making your ideas so easy to understand. I look forward to more books. Name: lauren olson medve Date: 01/01/09 Comments: Wow, Laurie I am so impressed by your work. You really have come to realize your dreams. I'd love to hear from you. I'm now in Newport-Mesa. Enjoying it, but have worked forever! I have two kids in college now. Still married and enjoying life. How about you? Name: Emerald Earth Date: 12/31/08 Comments: Hi, I have been browsing Ur ArTworK & couldn't leave without saying how BeauTiFuL it is!... BesT WisheS for 2009 & may it b a CreaTiVe year 4 U... Name: Greg Sawyer Date: 12/25/08 Comments: Hi Laurie-Happy Holidays. I just received your book as a Christmas gift yesterday. I absolutely love it. A few months ago a fellow artist friend gave me a link she found to one of your pieces. I was enthralled by your work. As a mosaic artist and polymer clay artist I was so inspired. A few days ago my partner and I were in the bookstore and I showed him your book. He saw how much I loved it, now I have it. Thank you for sharing your art with the world. Many Blessings-Greg Sawyer Name: jodi french Date: 12/21/08 Comments: I just found you. I'm a big fan! I would love to take one of your classes! Name: Beth Linge Date: 12/11/08 Comments: Great bumping into you today, Laurie. I still love my tables, the painting on my wall and on your web site!! Name: Kathy Morton Stanion Date: 12/10/08 Comments: Hello Laurie! I am so inspired by your work! Love LOVE LOVE iT! All the best! Kathy My Website http://www.ArtWanted.com/KMS EBSQ http://KathyMortonStanion.ebsqart.com Name: Sue Salzano Date: 11/15/08 Comments: Love, love, love your art!! Name: Janis Nunez Date: 11/09/08 Comments: Hello Laurie!, I found your book about a month ago and I'm now hooked on your work. I'm self taught artist and like experimenting new ways of art. I'm originally from Mexico and love the color and themes of your mexican pieces. Do you ever think about coming to Orlando to teach? It would be great to get to know you and learn more with you!! Thank you for taking me into a new way of art, creativity and inspiration!!. Name: Lorain Date: 10/14/08 Comments: Hi! I've just bought your book and it is such an inspiration. I already have most of the materials available and can't wait to get started on my own tile creations. Just wondered if you had any plans to hold workshops or events here in the UK? All the best. Lorain Name: Debbie Reis Date: 10/13/08 Comments: Love your book and art. Name: Sharon Meng Date: 10/13/08 Comments: Beautiful work! I love your use of color. My sister, a print maker, gave me your name. She is Lauren Miko (http://www.torpedofactory.org/artists/miko_l2.htm) and her style reminds me of your work. Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego at the Bead Society meeting. Sharon Meng Name: Holly Lowe-Adamy Date: 10/13/08 Comments: Love your work! Can't wait to try this mixed media art! Thanks so much! Name: Mafalda Date: 10/11/08 Comments: Your work is incredibly fantastic. What a joy to browse your site. Brava, bravissima! Ciao, Maf Name: Marlene Date: 10/02/08 Comments: I am reading your Mixed Media Mosaics book now & think it's one of the best how to craft books I've read in a long time. Such beautiful projects. Can't wait to start working with clay. Thank you for your work. It's truly incredible. Name: Marina Date: 09/30/08 Comments: I'm in love with your mosaics!!! Wonderful, wonderful work! :-) Name: Mary Montgomery Date: 09/22/08 Comments: I saw your book at an A.C. Moore store and was blown away. I ws so inspired. I'm a painter and jewelry designer but my specialty is handmade books. I am in the process of creating a Dinner Party Book for a fellow artist, who loves to give dinner parties. The cover of the book will be done with mosaics and mixed media inspired by your work. My online gift gallery and store is up and running an a work in progress. I am constantly adding new items. Thanks for the inspiration. Mary Montgomery Name: Josette Levasseur Date: 09/02/08 Comments: Hello Laurie: I came home from a Michael's store with your Mixed Media Mosaics book clutched tight. I was inspired the minute I opened it. I have always been fascinated with the medieval and renaissance eras so the mosaicons intrigued me. I have never worked with clay in my life but am busy getting together all the supplies the book listed. I can't wait to get started. Thank you for sharing your technique with everyone. I live in Sacramento, CA. If you ever have a workshop up this way, I'd love to know about it. Josette :) Name: Lisa Morlan Date: 08/28/08 Comments: Love your work. Do you do any workshops in Soutern California? Lisa Morlan Name: Diane Dunaway Date: 08/25/08 Comments: Your work is adorable! Do you sell primarily though this site or do you have gallery representation? Name: Gary Gelb Date: 08/12/08 Comments: please put me on mailing list, especially for workshops. Thanks, Gary Name: chryl kaisler Date: 07/26/08 Comments: Hi Laurie, I just bought your book and I love it. Then I discovered your website and fell in love with your work. Your art is a feast for the eyes. I can look at a piece for hours and still discover something new in it. I hope that you will continue to publish your work in books for those of us who are not lucky enough to own a piece of your art. Thank you Name: Lesley Donovan Date: 07/25/08 Comments: what gallery is showing your work in Laguna? I live in Laguna and would love to see your mosaics "live". Do you have anything in the Art Den in Santa Ana, or was that a singular show? Thanks! Lesley Donovan Name: jill van meter Date: 07/25/08 Comments: I live in Encinitas and would like to stay on your e-mail list, so that I will know when you are doing local workshops. Your work is beautiful and inspiring. I am needing more creative and play time and look forward to taking class with you. Thanks, Jill Van Meter Name: Catherine Ruane Date: 07/21/08 Comments: Please keep me posted regarding any classes you will teach on the west coast. I love your work. I too graduated with an MA from SDSU in the 70's. Wishing you well, Catherine Ruane Name: Robin Atkins Date: 07/10/08 Comments: Hi Laurie... I came to your website via Project Eight's blog, which totally delighted me a couple of days ago. Today I was looking at it again and was particularly attracted by YOUR work, especially Animal Dreams and Ancestors. I left a comment on the latter and mentioned the work of Julie Paschkis (www.juliepaschkis.com), wondering if you were familiar with her work? She has a show right now at Grover/Thurston in Seattle. Maybe it's the colors and some of your imagery that give me a sense of connection between your work and hers. Anyway, I love yours! What a visual feast it's been to enlarge each of the images in your Gallery! Thank you. Robin A. Name: Carmen Hickson Date: 07/07/08 Comments: Hi, I found your site by chance and just love your work. Thank you so much for the Links page. It was extremely inspiring. It's really great to see this kind of work getting the recognition it deserves. Keep up the great work. Name: Linda L Miller Date: 06/23/08 Comments: I am a major fan and hope to attend a workshop in the near future. Is the Cortona one full? Name: jane powell Date: 05/20/08 Comments: Hi Lauri I have been selling your book in my shop since it came out and i finally sat down to look at one of them and go to your site. Your work is amazing... all those pieces and such great contrast & interest. Cheryl Prater has told me about you as well but as days go by things get filed somewhere in the back. Today I took the time to look at your website and I loved the icons. Really great work. It inspires to get back into getting some clay classes on the schedule.Jane Powell Random Arts, Saluda, NC Name: Ellen Wohlstadter Date: 04/22/08 Comments: Do you have any workshops scheduled in the Los Angeles area? Do you have an email list for your upcoming workshops. Thank you. Ellen Wohlstadter Name: Dawn Date: 04/14/08 Comments: Hi just wanted to say how much I am enjoyed making mixed media mosaics. I always thought this kind of clay was for kids until I read your book, I am so hooked. I made a lot for gifts and have just now completed one that I think I will keep. I just got my copy of your book back, had lent it out, you should see how tattered it is!!! We are all having great fun. Name: roberta lewis Date: 04/13/08 Comments: LOVE it ALL...just wrote u a letter..re" classes in san diego Name: Susanne Baca Date: 04/02/08 Comments: Your work is fabulous! Thank you for putting together yopur great book. I can actually relate to your art style. I have just as much fund find things to build my mosaic piece as I do putting it together. You are right, I have so much stuff I am a "Junkie" Name: Pat Razdik Date: 03/23/08 Comments: Laurie, I have purchased your book just in time ! I have been creating tiles to tile the top of a laundry center for myself. But I have been waffling over how to go about it. In your book you use mastic and paint it but still glue. I guess I thought the tiles would stick to the mastic , can you please explain ? Thank You So Much for your wonderful book ! Pat Razdik Name: Gloria Lewis Date: 03/21/08 Comments: Thank you so much for your book! I have gone from being scared of polymer clay to wanting to do polymer clay my every waking moment. There is something about your book that has caused me to have a breakthrough. A million thanks! Name: Lisa McDonald Date: 03/10/08 Comments: I frequent your website because it is so enjoyable and breathtakingly beautiful. I am mesmerized by your creative abilities. I hope one day to have your art in my home. Name: Christie Date: 02/25/08 Comments: Would love to hear about future workshops in the San Diego area. Name: Paulette Date: 01/23/08 Comments: awe inspiring. Love your web site too. Name: Paula Mandel Date: 01/21/08 Comments: Hi Laurie: Karen Cole is a dear friend of mine who raves about your work. I am an old artist (or should we say "longstanding"!) and new blogger. I am totally captivated by your work...the colors, the patterns, the way you weave your sophisticated palette and ideas together. I am putting your site on my blog so that others can learn about your beautiful work. Take a look at my site if you have time. I am working primarily in glass and mixed media at the moment and have dabbled in mosaic. You have obviously donemore than dabble! Very truly, Paula Name: suellen terry Date: 01/20/08 Comments: I love your art and the way you put your colours together.Can you just put a spray varnish over the top of your stamped store bought tiles instead of curing them in a kiln? Also is your base artist canvas or a piece of wood? Thanks for your time Cheers! Sue. Name: Judy Shea Date: 11/20/07 Comments: Hi Laurie.. I so enjoy your website and your work. I am looking forward to meeting you and taking your workshop in Mass in March, 2008. Thanks for all the inspiration. Judy Name: Sharon Nessel Date: 11/01/07 Comments: Hello! I just picked up your book and I LOVE it!! I am looking forward to trying out a few things with my own clay!! I have one of your boxes, which I purchased at Art Unraveled in Phoenix a few years ago, and it sits in my art room for inspiration! Thank You!! Name: Sam Sargeant Date: 10/27/07 Comments: Just wanted to say a big thank you for the comments on my site. You have no idea how much it means to me when I have just started out and have no confidence to call myself an artist yet. I have found your art and your site a true inspiration and it will certainly inspire so many people. I have rushed out to buy another copy of your book to give to my niece as I know it will give her the lift she needs also to carry on her art. Best wishes for now and a fantastic future Sam Name: melinda Date: 10/21/07 Comments: LOOOOOOOVE your mosaic, warm, rich and very beautiful-wish i had one on my wall to look at everyday!!!!!--thankyou, melinda Name: linda Kolodziej Date: 10/08/07 Comments: hello i want to let you know that i am so happy, that i found you and the pleasure of finding what i always wanted to bring together. i started in mosaic art then i started stamping and finding collage. in finding you i have seen what can be.i love when life shows me that you are there for me to find. thank you. your book and the way you write and show people how much ease this art form is wonderful. thanks linda s. kolodziej Name: Corinne Date: 10/02/07 Comments: Mom- I just wanted to say how proud I am of everything you have accomplished...your book is amazing..so gorgeous...I am so lucky to have a mom who is so talented in so many different ways..it has been amazing to watch your work evolve into amazing, meangingful, and memorable works of art! Not only are you a wonderful artist but also an incredible mom! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH..xoxox Name: Marie Moore Date: 09/29/07 Comments: Thanks so much for your wonderful book! I just got mine and I love it! Name: kathy Date: 09/27/07 Comments: Indiearts magazine...inspiration!! I never knew you could do such beautiful cool things with POLYMER! Wonder if you could tile a whole backsplash? Name: Stace Green Date: 09/14/07 Comments: Hi Laurie - I recently visited the Mosaic Institute in Oakland the day after your opening. I was blown away by your work - I have not been inspired like that in a very long time. Immediately bought your book and it has been my bible for the past week. Your work definitely is unique and makes such a statement. Your book is so well done. I have MANY mosaic books - it really is one of the best and unique (finally). Your links have been most helpful and I have been compulsively surfing many artists sights - including many rubber stamping sights - who knew? Thanks for the inspiration. I am now ready to start working on some projects again. Sincerely, Stace Green Lotus, CA Name: Rose Ann Mendiola Date: 08/11/07 Comments: Hi, Your site is so beautiful and inspiring. Your art brings so much beauty to the world and most of all peace to the soul... Sincerely, Rose Ann Mendiola Name: md Date: 08/03/07 Comments: Thanks for the Site !! Name: Carmen Armstrong Date: 08/02/07 Comments: Just wanted to tell you that I love your Icons! Your work is very interesting and busy. It shows the creative talent you have. I have been wanting to create jewelry with the polymar clay and you have encouraged me. I am more creative with fabrics and textures. Once again your work is SUPERB!!!LOVE IT!! Name: fran welch Date: 07/26/07 Comments: i have read your new book cover to cover!! thank you it was very inspiring. as a low fire clay artist i have always admired your work. especially you non use of grout. i learned a lot. thank you Name: Coleen Rossi Date: 07/24/07 Comments: beautiful work Name: karen mandel Date: 07/20/07 Comments: Absolutely love your imagination, colors and spiritual connection you have with your art work. Very inspiring........ Name: sharon barauskas Date: 06/26/07 Comments: I have enjoyed seeing your work in magazines. I got an advanced copy of your book through Amazon. I cannot tell you how much I LOVE it! The quality of the book is superb and the information inside is invaluable and I thank you for sharing it! Name: laurie Date: 06/14/07 Comments: Hi Laurie, LOVE your book...I am inspired! Laurie O. Name: Diane Dainis Date: 05/11/07 Comments: When will your book be available, looks wonderful. Diane Dainis dmd@dainis.com Name: Susan Bertrand Date: 05/05/07 Comments: I do believe heaven is under our feet and over over our heads.Artists like yourself Mika,give tangible evidence of the devine.Thank you for sharing,truly beautiful and inspiring work that you do. Sincerely, Susan Name: Josie Rodriguez Date: 05/02/07 Comments: BEAUTIFUL WORK LAURIE. CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL OF YOUR GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. I AM PROUD OF YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN BUSY GIRLFRIEND. Name: anja Williams Date: 04/25/07 Comments: Love your work Name: Sally Kraus Date: 04/23/07 Comments: I liked your site. Name: sueli matos Date: 04/02/07 Comments: Wonderful art. Name: Anthony Date: 02/25/07 Comments: Love your work esp the mixture of textures and handmade tiles. Name: Gretchen Date: 02/22/07 Comments: Laurie - any chance you are doing a workshop in the Ohio or Kentucky area this year? Name: Joan Cullis Date: 01/19/07 Comments: I enjoyed your appearance on Craft Lab today 1-19-2007. The table top is soooo delicious!!! Joan Name: "Bets" Date: 01/08/07 Comments: Hi, Laurie. What amazing work, and a beautiful website! I am in awe. Name: Allan Morrow Date: 12/22/06 Comments: Hi Laurie, Great work. Wishing you and all, the very best in the New Year. Allan and Wendy Name: Laurie Date: 12/06/06 Comments: LOVE your work.... Name: Diane Mirka Date: 11/24/06 Comments: Just want to say that, on this day, your vocation has been realized because some light has been sent into this human heart. Name: Jill Levy Date: 05/27/06 Comments: Laurie, Your work is absolutely UNBELIEVABLE, UNIQUE, and INSPIRATIONAL!!! I could check it out all day. You are one talented woman. May your art continue to evolve, bring you never ending inspiration, joy, and inevitable SUCCESS!!! I am truly overwhelmed!!! Sincerely, Jill Levy P.S. Your website is beautiful, creative and indicative of your OUTSTANDING WORK!!! Name: Brittany Heskett Date: 04/29/06 Comments: Hi I got your web site from Lori Michell I was curious to know if you are anywhere in San Diego, I would like to meet you and see some of your cool stuff up close and personal.. Thank you Brittany Name: Tyson Dupuis Date: 04/25/06 Comments: Laurie, I'm glad we met. Hope I can service your expectations. Tyson Name: Beth Date: 04/16/06 Comments: Oh my goodness. What gorgeous pieces of art. This work is truly amazing and inspiring!! Name: Beaver Brown Date: 04/11/06 Comments: I am a fan of your work. You are very inspirational. I love your mosaic purses featured in HAUTE HANDBAGS. Hope to see you at one of your shows in the future and make a purchase. Creatively yours, Beaver Name: Kathi Petersen Date: 04/02/06 Comments: I love your work, it is so fantastic! What beautiful tiles you make, and you do such amazing things with them. Name: elaine dinerman Date: 03/30/06 Comments: Hi, Just wanted to saw that I saw you on That's Clever on the 3/28 & recognized your work. Congrat's on the recognition and BTW the red peepers were just fine. I usually have a pair on and a spare on my head. Happy Nippin' Elaine Name: Sandra Date: 03/29/06 Comments: Hello, again! Thanks for the quick chat when I called you yesterday. Love your segment on the Crafters show. I'm the school bus driver living near Lake Arrowhead fyi. Best wishes with your artistic career ... love your stuff!!! Sincerely, Sandra Name: Kristi Forren Date: 03/29/06 Comments: Hi Laurie, this all looks very familiar to me. It looks like your house. Very cool stuff. Love the mirrors! Name: Jessie Date: 03/28/06 Comments: I just saw you on the HGTV. I LOVE your boxes!! Keep up the gorgeous work!! Name: Gretchen Date: 03/28/06 Comments: Laurie - you're first TV showing was aired again on "That's Clever" on HGTV twice today...once at Noon and again at 5pm here in Ohio! Great to see again! Name: martina currin Date: 03/15/06 Comments: I love your work!!! Name: jody smith Date: 03/07/06 Comments: Can you tell me about your workshop in Port Townsend at the end of the month. I am only an hour away. Thanks Name: Erica Lászlo Date: 02/24/06 Comments: Fantastic!!!!!! the site as well as your work, compliment each other wonderfully, its a feast for the eyes!!!! Name: Gloria Cooper Date: 02/20/06 Comments: Mika I love you website and especially your work. But---at the moment I am trying to get in touch with the person who runs the Carmel Valley Artists event. Could you be of help? I am a meember of UniFem So California, a fundraising org for the development of women in Third World countries. We are putting on our 1st fundraiser----an Art-to-Wear sale and seeking a few more artists. Thus my need to reach the CV chair. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to your newsletters. Gloria Cooper 949-830-8899 Name: Carmen Schmitz Date: 01/21/06 Comments: Hi! I have registered to take one of your classes at Artfest 2006. Looking forward to meeting you.... Regards, Carmen Name: Deborah Date: 01/18/06 Comments: Absolutely DELIGHTFUL showcase for your art! Thanks for sharing it in cyber space! Deborah. Name: Lise Zondler Date: 12/01/05 Comments: Hey Miss Mika!!! I was googling trying to find out what time the show and sale is on Saturday... and guess what? You were hit #2! Cool! I'll see you Saturday. Lise P.S. I saw your "close-up" on National T.V. No less! Very cool! Name: kathy przekopp Date: 11/21/05 Comments: I met you today and appreciated your counsel on making my mosaic stick to its metal chair. I hope it works next time. Please let me know if you're doing any workshops, especially on how you make your tiles. Thanks, Kathy Name: Jacque Thomas Date: 11/20/05 Comments: Would love to know when you are showing your work in the Orange Co. area. Name: beth warren Date: 11/11/05 Comments: great :) Name: Clint Anderson Date: 11/11/05 Comments: Hi, I'm one of Tavia's classmates and I think your work is great! It is so beautiful. I'm in her technology class and we are looking at your wbsite. Name: Deborah Streeter Date: 11/04/05 Comments: Hi - Teesha Moore suggested that I email you for some information. I will be in San Diego on December 9-11 with two friends. We are hoping to find (or create) a mini art class. I'm not sure where you are, but your ArtFest class description is exactly the kind of thing that we're looking for. Can you provide an art class in San Diego, or do you know someone who can? We're not particular about what we do -- we're looking for the Experience. Although, I must say your things are lovely!!! Thanks, Deborah Name: Karin Buchanan Date: 11/01/05 Comments: Hi, love your stuff...very inspiring... I am a mixed media person as well but have never worked with polymer clay...saw you on hgtv a few weeks ago making one of your lovely boxes...now i'm hooked! thanks for sharing, your stuff is awesome! K Name: Rosalyn Velasquez Date: 11/01/05 Comments: I alsolutely fell in love with your art when I viewed an episode on HGTV Crafters Coast to Coast. Needless to say, your website is a dream. Fabulous!!!!! I am so glad I caught the television program. Keep up the beautiful, expressive art!! I will view your website many times... Name: Tammy Date: 10/30/05 Comments: I saw your collaboration w/Michelle Ward in a magazine this week and had to check out your site. Absolutely brillaint work! I'd love to ask you a few questions but I'll wait for your reply... thanks tammy Name: Cherryjane Heath Date: 10/13/05 Comments: You make beautiful mosaic work. I just saw you on Crafters Coast To Coast. Peace, Cherrryjane Name: susan sorrell Date: 10/13/05 Comments: Great artwork!! Would love to take one of your workshops! :) Name: Mauro Gualco Date: 10/07/05 Comments: Thanks for the photos, it was a pleasure to meet you both and we definitively have to gather again soon either in San Diego or Buenos Aires. Mauro Name: lilach bartman Date: 09/28/05 Comments: shalom.. it is wonderfull!!! i like it verry much and i want to know where i can see box in israel? i have studio pottery.. my inglish is not well.. toda. lilach Name: Karen Cole Date: 09/15/05 Comments: I think your work is fabulous! I especially llove the handmade tiles and icons. I think I first came upon your work at one of the mosaic supply websites. I am an artist as well. An early painting major in college, then ceramics and now glass. Are you planning to do any workshops on the east coast? Name: Debbie Buller Date: 09/06/05 Comments: Hi Laurie,I took your class at Art Unraveled and I was wondering where to find the tile cutters you had. I can only find the flat ones verses the two wheel ones you had. A reminder of who I am...I'm the grandma of the adopted twins...maybe that will help, anyway I LOVED your class... Thanks again it was a exciting time of creating!! Name: Ruth Date: 09/06/05 Comments: Amazingly beautiful... I loved every piece of your art. Insipred, tasteful, whimsical, highly harmonious... a feast for the eyes Thanks Name: Deb McAnder Date: 08/28/05 Comments: Laurie,I returned home yesterday and the first thing I showed my husband, Michael, was the photo of the mirror you made in honor of your dad. This homage so impacted me. I am fortunate enough to still have both parents and have wondered how I will handle their loss when the time comes. Your work resonated with me and I think will be a venue for me to express so much of what I feel about and for them. They are both European (mom is Danish, dad is British) and not prone to emotion. When I attempt to tell them how much I appreciate what I've been given or express the degree of love I feel, it is often met with silence or a quick change of subject. I know, even now, that so much will remain unsaid. Now, with what you offered to your dad, I believe I will have a way in which to express all that I've been unable to say. *** I poured over your website - you are incredible, absolutely incredible. I want to go back and read your comments as the creator of each piece. Right now, I've got to get back to work on one of my doors. *** I enjoyed speaking with you yesterday at the "ArtUNraveled" - although I celebrate the creation of our family and the unique way in which it unfolded (I was Andrew's principal before I was his mom and the evolution of leaving my much love field to transition in to full time motherhood) - I am not usually as open about my son. I feel a deep desire to protect him (as he wasn't protected those first eight years) and am judicious about what I offer regarding him. You have an open and generous spirit. I rejoice in having that brief encounter and took so much away from it. I only wish I could have taken your workshop! My best to you. Safe journey as you return home. Deb McAnder (The Accidental Artist, Channel 3) Name: Janice Nairn Date: 08/11/05 Comments: First time to your site Laurie, and well, I am impressed! Wow! Love love love your furniture and your icons! You are a massively talented artist and your work is alive with colours,shapes,whimsy,and thought-provoking words! Your stunning use of colours, shapes and interpretation of the art of mosaic and mixed media are beyond words. Recently, I've decided to draw on my past art training to bring art back into my life so I am doing some mosaic/tile furniture pieces and your work will truly be an inspiration! Name: sylvia d macallister Date: 08/06/05 Comments: so beautiful and inspiring....this will help my art. thank you. Name: Ginny Ballou Date: 07/19/05 Comments: Your work is wonderful - especially the icons - are you ever going to do any workshops on the East Coast? (Maybe Art & Soul??). I will look at the articles and publications so I can get a better handle on technique. Great stuff!! Name: Estela Becker Date: 07/10/05 Comments: I love to take a class. I live in San Clemente, California Name: Tina Pryor Date: 07/03/05 Comments: Hi Laurie, Great seeing you at Savon. Hope to run into you or Corrine in the city or at one of your shows. Happy 4th of July. Regards, Tina Pryor Name: Teresa Koecher Date: 05/31/05 Comments: I am interested in a metal piece- quite large for over the mantel in my contempory living room. pls reply Name: Kristy Date: 05/30/05 Comments: You are AMAZING!!!! Each piece is better than the last and they are ALL fantastic!!! Name: Melissa Snyder Date: 05/23/05 Comments: Loved your site! I am so intrigued about your use of polymer clay to create mosaics...very inspiring! I'll have to take a listen to the radio broadcast. Melissa Name: michele cushman Date: 05/15/05 Comments: WOW! I'm hoping to get one of the newly added 5 seats to your mosaic class in August at Artunraveled. Your work is breathtaking. I hope, I hope, I hope to see you in AZ!! - sincerely, myc Name: Barbara Church Date: 04/26/05 Comments: What an inspiration you are to me. I have used many media over the years and have come back to polymer clay recently. I was in a creative slump and needed a new outlet. Just viewing your pieces gives me the motivation to keep creating. I love your use of color. Name: Brenda Lindloff Date: 04/26/05 Comments: Saw your work at the Art Walk in San Diego and I loved it! Name: Janet Date: 04/21/05 Comments: Hi! Your sweet boxes as seen on HGTV are awesome, whimsical, and fun. Thanks for sharing your talent with the country. Name: Laura Maika Date: 04/20/05 Comments: Hi Laurie! My sister & mom saw your show on the CraftShow. Your artwork & your name caught their attention. My maiden name is Laura Maika (Maika is pronounced just like Mika). I have never met anyone with a name even close to mine so just had to email you. We love your artwork as well! Laura Name: Lauri Cox Date: 04/20/05 Comments: I was very inspired by your box on Crafters Coast to Coast and will b trying some of my own!! Name: Connie Date: 04/19/05 Comments: I also saw Crafters Coast to Coast today and absolutely love your creations. I've spent a long time looking at everything you've posted on this site. I love everything!!! Name: Martha McLemore Date: 04/19/05 Comments: Laurie: I am a collage artist and find your work inspiring, to say the least! Your work has challenged me to use poly-clay tiles in my art pieces. Your work is beautiful, a genuine pleasure to see. I love how you used your own tiles as icons on your web page...too cool! Watched the Crafters C2C this morning and had to write. Thanks for the beauty and joy you add to the world and for the inspiration your work has brought to me. Martha Name: Corrine Gilman Date: 04/19/05 Comments: Just saw your work on crafter's coast to coast and had to see your web site. Beautiful work and lots of fun and energy. Love the dog too! We have a great dane lab mix shelter hound... Name: Jo Chafin Date: 04/19/05 Comments: WOW!!!!!!! I love your work!!!! I have a love affair with anything tile or mosaic, and this is about the hottest stuff that I have ever seen. So colorful and fresh. I saw your website on Crafters Coast to Coast. Thank you for such beautiful eye candy. Jo Chafin Albany, Ga Name: joann wolf Date: 04/12/05 Comments: hi! i love your work. your art is very colorful and it looks like silk painting colors. i wish i can have one of those boxes, unfortunately the one which i like was sold, i'll keep on checking your website maybe next time. Name: Gretchen Papka Date: 03/29/05 Comments: I really admire your work Laurie! Your colors are wonderful and the idea of using polymer clay and objects for a mosaic table, mirror, whatever - is really magical! Would you consider doing a workshop someplace in the mid-west or east sometime? I know it's hard to get California artists to come out this way - but please try! Also, would you post your next workshops as soon as you have them for 2006! Name: Karol Date: 03/25/05 Comments: Hi, I think your work is wonderful. I wish you were doing some workshops in LA for those of us who can't get to Artfest etc... Would you please consider it??? Hope to hear from you. Karol Name: Jock Date: 03/12/05 Comments: Laurie, Listened to your radio spot and, while listening to your lilting voice, took the opportunity to renew my acquaintance with your website. Firstly, you outdid yourself - very articulate and obviously an "expert" in your subject, m'lady, as the interviewer mentions, you surely are the "Queen of Tiles"! Secondly, great kudos to Emile for setting up such a magical and color-rich site which really showpiece your amazing pieces very effectively. Lastly, thanks for the mention of CARE's work...having just returned from monitoring visit to the four worst affected countries the Asia region, I can confirm that CARE is indeed doing important work. A la prochaine!....Jock A la prochaine! Name: Barbara Long(BJ) Date: 03/11/05 Comments: Ive just started doing ceramics in Brisbane and have a background of mosaics the colours you use and they way you mix your mediums is the area I am attracted to and would love to explore. I am also making 4 clay busts at the moment of women denoting the seasons Im using raw crystals in the pieces. Its a hobby for me I admire what you do so much Kind Regards BJ Name: Tavia DeAtley Date: 02/23/05 Comments: Aunt Laurie your amazing and I absolutley love your work! My friends do as well!! Love you-Tavia Name: Linda Date: 02/13/05 Comments: Your icons is the most beautiful art I have ever seen. Wish I had your talent Linda :-) Name: Lynn Leahy Date: 02/11/05 Comments: Laurie, you are an inspiration to us all. Your website is excellent and one of the most "user" friendly art sites I have visited. I really like the new changes. I viewed your current work and it is fabulous. Name: Zack Mckethan Date: 02/10/05 Comments: Hey Mrs. Mika! I havn't talked to you in a while, seems like for forever. I will be stopping by when i come out there next, to visit with fam. I miss you guys. Anyways i told you about seeing your site and you asked me why didn't sign your guest book, so here I am. You know i love all your work, keep up the creativity. I will see you guys soon! Name: mugu Date: 02/07/05 Comments: i love this site keep it up it is mugu there Name: M.G.Müller Date: 02/02/05 Comments: Hallo, ganz tolle Mosaik, diese Art habe ich noch nicht gesehen. M.G.Müller Name: Lisa Willard Date: 01/25/05 Comments: Gorgeous! The artwork is lovely. And the website is perfect. Looking forward to seeing more. Name: Michelle Mills Date: 01/13/05 Comments: Carol Mills has given my the imagine plaque and the purple heart box. They are both wonderful treasures. Name: Christine Lawson Date: 01/12/05 Comments: I just wanted to let you know that your website is wonderful! A friend we have in common, Belinda Butler-Hansen, suggested that I look at your website before constructing my own. I myself am starting my own business - a lifelong dream. I have a kiln and am planning to decorate fine china dishes via a combination of water-transfer decals and hand painting. I am beginning the process of building a website and so I looked to yours for some ideas. I am so impressed with your site - I hope I do even half the job you have done! Name: Cheryl Rosett Date: 01/08/05 Comments: I enjoy your works of mosaics, the works of the tiles and color are beutiful. Name: ATHENA CUMMINGS Date: 01/04/05 Comments: Great Work!!!! Wow!!! Name: Lynette Thomas (Artkore mosaics) Date: 01/02/05 Comments: Really enjoyed looking at your website, yours was the first that jumped out at me when i was flicking through SAMA. I really like your style especially your use of different materials. Me and my partner both do mosaics aswell and are like magpies raiding car boot sales to find unusual pieces to put in our mosaics, its great fun- keep up the good work! Name: Cynthia Gerard Date: 12/28/04 Comments: I hope to see more of your art- Name: kiki Date: 12/21/04 Comments: Beautiful icons and boxes. I think you undersell your work though. It is precious, thought provoking, inspiring, and energetic. Name: Noella Rosenthal Date: 12/16/04 Comments: I love your work, gorgeous use of color; very stimulating! I am just starting to work in clay myself. Name: Eula Walton Date: 12/08/04 Comments: Thanks for inviting me to your site. I love the colors, Laurie. Name: Christine Harris Date: 11/30/04 Comments: I really love your work! The detailing is amazing! I work with icons too. Would you like to take a look at some? Would you like to email back and forth to discuss iconography and polymer clay? Best regards, Christine Harris Name: Min Date: 11/27/04 Comments: I just got into polymer clays, and absolutely love it. I saw your work in '400 polymer clay designs' and thought I'd see if you have a website...I am very happy that you do! Thank you for sharing your pieces, they are gorgeous, and inspiring. Name: Roseann Haslett Date: 11/21/04 Comments: What a wonderful imagination. I had the pleasure of seeing your work in person at the Artisans Studio. And, I purchased a small box for a conservative marketer friend of mine. I hope to add some life, color and whimsy to her dull white-walled office. I will follow your art. Please keep me on a mailing list for when and where you will be. So much fun. You are truly creative. roseann Name: Judy Huddleston Date: 11/06/04 Comments: Am interested in information regarding your tile making class in Wa. scheduled for summer 2005. Thanks. Love your work! Judy Name: timothy Date: 10/26/04 Comments: WOW!!! i really like your works u should come too europe and make exhibitions.well mika show me more and keep on doing your magic art! Name: Leslie Orel Date: 10/23/04 Comments: Moved from SF Bay Area to Charlotte NC 2 years ago. Just got my kiln hooked up and bought 50 lbs of clay. Was looking for inspiration when I came across your site. Your work is awesome!!!! Love the colors and textures. I just do hobby work and the kids love to hand build and cut small tiles. I have bookmarked your site so I can visit again and again. Your web design is great. Very easy on the eye too. Thanks! Name: Diane Armstrong Date: 10/07/04 Comments: It was great to see you yesterday. You are truly amazing -your art has literally taken off! Beautiful Name: Rita Date: 09/22/04 Comments: Great!I like the colours,the design! Really beautiful chairs and boxes! Rita Name: Sarah Chipman Date: 09/20/04 Comments: Hi Laurie! Wow this is great! Name: Virginia Calvert Date: 09/05/04 Comments: I stumbled onto your work and it is fascinating. I do some artwork, but nothing as creative as yours. Will retire soon and hope to do more. Thanks for the incredible eye candy and keep up the wonderful inspiration. Virginia Name: Leah Date: 09/04/04 Comments: Just wanted to say hi and I am impressed with your work. I am just a beginner for mosaics, My sister has been teaching me over the phone, and polymer clay. I find both to be great mediums. Anyway just wanted to say great works. Leah Name: VIRGINIA CATIZONE Date: 08/31/04 Comments: I am an artist, well a struggling one. I love your work and was very inspired. Name: Barbara Anderson Date: 08/15/04 Comments: Hi Laurie, I've had a wonderful time visiting your web site. I love your tile icons and am very excited about taking your class at Artfest next year. Your colors and designs are so much fun and a delight to the eye! I especially loved the mirror you made in tribute to your father. WOW! What a treasure that is and will always be. Your work is very inspiring and I can't wait to get started making some too. I'm looking forward to getting the supply list so I can start scavenging! :-) Thanks for sharing your work, Barbara Name: Sue Date: 07/29/04 Comments: hey, thanks for buying my handmade beads on eBay. I love your art! Gorgeous! Name: Kim R. Date: 07/15/04 Comments: Hi, I visited your site because I hope to get into your class at artfest 2005. Your work is amazing!! I would love to have one of your pieces, but cannot afford it right now (saving for artfest) but I think I may have to start setting aside money to buy one. Very incredible. Thank you for sharing it on the internet. Name: Khalid Date: 07/05/04 Comments: Let me say that the site is very impreseve. I wish to know where we can see this art work in reality. All the best and keep up the excellent work. Name: Layl McDill Date: 06/25/04 Comments: Your work is fabulous. I especially like your icons. We have recently added a gallery to our handmade tile and polymer clay showroom in Minneapolis. Would you ever be interested in showing with us? Your work fits perfectly into our galleries mission which is to expand the concepts of tile, mosaics and clay. I will keep your info for future use. Name: Céline Navarro Date: 06/22/04 Comments: Hi!!! I've found your website through Teesha Moore's website and THANK GOD I FOUND IT!!!Your Art is absolutely TO DIE FOR! you use wonderful colors,shapes,forms,materials,i'm in love with your Art!Keep up the awesome work and i hope to see more and more wonderful things added to your gallery!!! ;o) céline Name: Diana Maus Date: 05/25/04 Comments: I love it all, but was especially appreciative of your piece on the fires. (Phoenix) It is very moving. can you show the top portion? Name: Nancy Pément Date: 05/18/04 Comments: please keep me posted on upcoming exhibits. thanks. Name: Betty Ruthenstahl Date: 05/18/04 Comments: As an art teacher at a school, I enjoyed showing your artwork to my class regarding the mosaics. Name: Cheng Date: 05/11/04 Comments: Hi Mrs. Mika! I am Cheng Ding, Mr. Mika's Seminar World History student at LJHS. You have beautiful and stunning art! Cheng Ding Name: Jim Daly AIA Date: 05/03/04 Comments: Enjoyed meeting you and seeing you work at the Artwalk. I will pass on your link to our Interior designers. Thank you, Jim D. James G. Daly, AIA, Vice President Project Manager Moon Mayoras Architects 655 "G" Street Ste A Phone: 619 235 9780 Fax: 619 235 9773 Name: ruth Date: 04/19/04 Comments: very beautifull!!! the mosaic pices are great... Name: catherine loren Date: 04/18/04 Comments: LOVE YOUR WORK! YOU ARE SO TALENTED! I WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS! BEST REGARDS. CATHERINE LOREN Name: Diane Lavi Date: 04/14/04 Comments: Dear Laurie Your work is gorgeous and I am particularly blown away by your mosaic furniture - it's absolutely stunning! Name: Jode Date: 03/25/04 Comments: Wow, I just love looking at your mosaics! thanks for the adventure. Jode from NH Name: jude Date: 03/12/04 Comments: just wanted to say brilliant web Name: Eva and Belinda Hansen Date: 03/05/04 Comments: We love your work!!! You're the best artist in the world!!! Everyone needs to buy you art!!!! ps. the rubber stamp link was great! Love, Eva and Belinda Name: Susanne Mason Date: 02/05/04 Comments: fantastic and so imaginative pieces of art! If this mirrors yourself - as art does - you must be a very cheerful and lovely person! Susanne Name: Jennifer Date: 01/08/04 Comments: I just want to tell you that your work is joyful! I am a budding mosaic artist, and I happened upon your website. Your tiles and compositions are so vibrant and fun, I just had to let you know how wonderful your pieces are. Name: gene collins Date: 12/09/03 Comments: Laurie, It's great to see so much of your work in one place. You are doing some terrific things. Keep it up. Love to all, gene Name: Anne N. Smith Date: 12/01/03 Comments: Really like your work. I am going to be a mosaic artist when I grow up! (I'm 47, waiting for kids to get out of college to totally pursue my dream) Have you ever heard of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinberg Tennessee. Check out their website. You could possibly teach a class with your skills and experiences. It is a unique place. Thanks for the beautiful art you are giving the world. Name: alisha Date: 11/05/03 Comments: Extreamly beautiful art! Very free spirited and unique Name: Jackie Nelson Date: 10/29/03 Comments: I love your work. It is a visual dessert for the eyes. Name: dov Date: 10/16/03 Comments: Hi... Another clap clap for your new stuff It's always a pleasure like a medicine color Have a nice and wonderful day Take care DOV from EYE'D Shop mosaic in africa Name: Marie Badlam Date: 09/27/03 Comments: I've really enjoyed your pieces! Very interesting! Thanks! Name: Delaine Irvin Date: 09/26/03 Comments: Your gallery is outstanding. Name: marty bond Date: 09/12/03 Comments: sorry i just realized i didn't complete my email address in my first entry. marty Name: marty bond Date: 09/12/03 Comments: hi again laurie. i just wanted to tell you how much i appreciate your sharing your incredibly beautiful and inspiring art with the world via your website which by the way is also very impressive! i too am obsessed with mixing hand-made polymer clay tiles with glass and beads to create mosaic panels and tables as well as plaques and jewelry. i just finished a triptych entitled myth, mystery, and magic and am entering it in a louisville, ky art exhibit. you have inspired me to finish the piece and i thank you. i AM wondering why you don't grout your mosaic pieces and would love to hear from you if you have an opportunity to respond. i am also interested in learning more about the silver clay you are now incorporating into some of your icons. i would love to experience your art in person and to purchase one of your pieces. hopefully that will happen in the near future. thanks again and happy mosaic-ing! marty Name: Kimberly Tague Date: 09/05/03 Comments: I am a self-taught mosaic artist. I live in Carlsbad, CA. Friends and family are encouraging me to get my art out there...but I'm very insecure about it. I will say that mosaics are my passion! There is nothing I would rather be doing. Anyway, I was just researching local galleries via internet and stumbled upon yours throu SAMA. Name: popop Date: 08/24/03 Comments: ..each visit..a journey to intrinsic beauty !!! Name: Maureen Ramirez Date: 08/19/03 Comments: So glad I got to visit with you yesterday. Love your web site. Beautiful!! Name: DOV Date: 08/16/03 Comments: wONDERFUL absolutely wonderful thanks for this ballad a mosaist as well congratulations for every details Name: sawsan el gamal Date: 07/21/03 Comments: hi, this is the first time it happened to see this very nice rich work I loved your mixing material in very professional way. I am a painter now I start to make mixed media art using mosaic with other media your gallery was inspiration for me. my background from EGYPT the land of dreams history and artistic influence to all artist thats why I did touched by your color and your subject too I hope to see more of your work in the future and good luck. sawsan el gamal Name: elisabeth mcdowell Date: 07/12/03 Comments: Cool stuff! I am already into doing mosaics and have just started mixing with polymer clay. Your stuff was awesome!! Name: Merlin Niehaus aka Merlins Antiques Date: 07/08/03 Comments: Hi Emile...I enjoyed talking to you again at the last antique show in San Antone. As an old art teacher myself you know I am too poor to afford your work but I love that latest red and black piece. I would love to hear about it and what your price is for it. The male torso with the great buns is not bad either. ciao, merlin Name: Carolyn Walter Date: 06/27/03 Comments: AWESOME!! LOVED THE COLORS! Name: popop Date: 06/21/03 Comments: ....gratifying to indulge in works of beauty created by an artist known...you are an inspiration!!!!!!! Love you. Name: Jeannine Date: 05/31/03 Comments: Love your work. Just beautiful! Name: Barbara Date: 05/19/03 Comments: Your work is amazing. I kept returning to various pieces and saw something new every time. What fantasies they inspire! Wow. I'm bowled over. Being a rank novice, at the bottom of the mosaic learning curve looking up, I've been feasting on all the goodies on your website, which a member of the mosaic_artists yahoo group kindly posted. Barbara Name: seung hyun lee Date: 05/17/03 Comments: hello^^ your works very interesting! do you have workshop or classes? Name: Sibyl Rubottom Date: 04/21/03 Comments: Wonderful site! But of course I should have known that.You did it??? I am impressed. Do you do others? As you can see I have not gotten to that yet! You are a talent! love Sibyl Name: Austin Snow Date: 04/19/03 Comments: Mrs. Mika, I am fully obsessed with your artwork. It is magnificent!! I wish I could buy all of it. Name: Dianne Kushner Date: 04/13/03 Comments: Laurie, I love your work! So full of color and fun and life! Just like you. Dianne Name: Fran Date: 03/16/03 Comments: Hi, I stumbled on your site(I have a little problem getting around on the comptr}. Im so glad I did. I bought some polymer clay and havent had much success cutting it nicely or rolling it out evenly. I am 18 months into pique assiette and found objects. Am very drawn to your icons. I would like to come close to making something that beautiful. It is a little late in my life to take time getting good, so I am trying as fast as I can. I think some of my works maybe pretty good, and I am going to try to get in a mosaic class and learn from an expert. Your art is exquisite, Tx, Fran Name: Aleta Barthell Date: 02/28/03 Comments: Hi Laurie! I'll send you information about the mall. --Aleta Name: Pat Date: 02/13/03 Comments: I first bookmarked your work when you had dropped by one of the polymerclay sites last year...and would peak in every now and then. Your new site is a delight. You've managed to keep me from my sorting through my accounting mess for at least an hour. Thanks. I've not had much appreciation for mosaic work until I saw yours. The colours, the whimsy and the fresh approach have made me a fan. By the way...how do you fasten the little wooden legs to your boxes? I've been trying to secure polymer clay legs to some metal tins and all I can say is that in my case glue is not the answer. Name: sagit Date: 02/09/03 Comments: hi! i just love your work , its beutiful!!! can i ask what matirial is it and what kind of paint you use? thanks... sagit :) Name: Jane Date: 02/08/03 Comments: Laurie - loved seeing your work "up close and personal" at SAMA in Miami! I love your use of color and texture - inspires me to try polyclay!! Your paintings are awesome, interesting how you translate them into mosaics - also inspiring! Hope to see you next year at SAMA San Francisco! From one YMA (yahoo mosaic artist) to another...... Name: candice Date: 11/25/02 Comments: Laurie, when I look at all the art that decorates your walls and touch you add to your house with your art it is so inspiring and refreshing to see how you can arrange your art as if it is one life size puzzle tryin to figure out what colors go with what..what shapes and pieces belong with one another, you have a talent like no other. I hope your craft will evolve more and more like it seems it has so far, from your travels, and experiences Name: Suzan Germond Date: 10/23/02 Comments: Fantastic work!!! I want one of everything. Please check out my new website at www.majormosaics.com. I am a professional mosaic artist and I try to use the black and white check pattern whenever I can. Thanks for looking. Suzan Germond Name: Berangere Kinsey Date: 10/08/02 Comments: Absolutely MAGNIFIQUE! Love your mosaics and colors, furniture, and boxes, especially your tables! If I lived any closer, I would be knocking on your door begging to become your apprentice! I will visit your site often. Your work is an inspiration. Merci! Berangere Name: Xuan My Ho Date: 10/07/02 Comments: This is the first time that I see the art that has combination of multiple mixed materials, each is very unique and inspiring! Very creative and beautiful! Excellent jobs! Name: Denise Greene-Wilkinson Date: 08/27/02 Comments: Hello Mika's, this is the Wilkinson's! We just viewed your site and we loved it. This winter we moved to the top of a mountain and we are finally touching base with everybody. We hope to see you in 2002, I have a card in the mail with more info for you. UC San Diego is one of Michael's top 4 schools of choice, so we may be visiting this winter. Again, I just love your art. And love the thought of touching base with you guys again. Take care, -Denise, Greg, Michael, and David Name: Emilio Date: 08/15/02 Comments: Special 'kudos' Laurie ! Your Work is an absolute - each piece, all-inspiring. Congratulations!!!! Name: M7M Hudak Date: 08/06/02 Comments: Thank you for sharing a "touch of class" with us! Verna Krasa ! MariaAnna - Henrico Alexandro Hudakum Name: Miss Cindee Patton Date: 07/08/02 Comments: Hello L.Mika: Expressions Magazine did a wonderful job with your article. I sure hope the pictures did your art work justice. I am a Pyroscriber (Woodburner) from way back, and kept that as my Medium for many years until I used Acrylics & Watercolor to enhance some of the burnings. Some are just ment to be left alone. I just love your bravery to mix so many different kinds of Mediums of art with jewlery. Have you ever done any clothing? To some how put your work even screened, on T-Shirts or the back of Jackets would look cool. I would by a one or two. Well, have bent your ear enough. Just wanted to let you know that your work inspires me more creative with my own art. Good Luck & Good day Miss Cindee From Fla., U.S.A. July 8, 2002 Monday 2:29 pm Name: Michelle Cousineau Date: 07/01/02 Comments: Dear Laurie Your work is absolutely stunning. I saw it first in the first issue of Expressions. You impart a tremendous spirit of joy in your pieces, the choice of colors litteraly spells life.I am a collage artist and my address is above. Thank you for being so generous with your advice in the magazine. I put you right there on the same shelf as Kaffee Kassett.This is what this world needs to repair its soul. Bye for now, Michelle Cousineau. Name: Stase Date: 06/23/02 Comments: Nice work. Name: Monique Date: 05/13/02 Comments: Hi Laurie, I loved the pieces in your show on saturday, and i'm so glad to own a piece of your work as well! Name: Yancey Del Rio Date: 04/16/02 Comments: Love your work! Your tables are beautiful! Thanks for the enjoyment of looking at your site! Name: Jeanine Molnar Date: 03/25/02 Comments: I absolutely love your work! Name: Bruce Gresham Date: 03/25/02 Comments: Great you see...and hear..you at the Midnight Oil concert. Wonderful Web site with nice colors. Way to go. Name: Dawnie Date: 03/13/02 Comments: Howdy, I saw your message at polymer clay site,& just had to see what you are creating.Auuuhhhhh!I must tell you that your art is stunningly briliant.Living in the wilderness has its drawbacks...I miss all the culture. Thankfull for the computer.... Name: Jainnie Cox Date: 03/06/02 Comments: Laurie, So nice to meet you over at PCC! I'm in love with your tables!! Your design and color sense really appeal to me! Hope to talk with you again, Jainnie Name: lynn leahy Date: 02/21/02 Comments: Laurie, your web page is awesome. Are you going to be in the Talmadge art show in April? Lynn Name: b Date: 01/06/02 Comments: hi Name: Jeanine Molnar Date: 12/16/01 Comments: Beautiful work! I especially like the furniture gallery. The website overall is very nicely done. I'll check back often. Name: Heidi Pleskow Date: 12/15/01 Comments: n/a...yet =) Name: susie tomasin Date: 11/11/01 Comments: saw your work at the art show in san diego loved it. I will be at your show at Karl Straus. Name: Nick Hsieh Date: 05/24/01 Comments: Mrs. Mika, Impressive Web site. I like the layout and interesting use of color. Your art work is also rather intriguing, and there the use of pastel colors is even more interesting, particularly with regard to the furniture and boxes. While I am no art connoisseur, I must say, great work on all counts. I like your paintings, in particular. They're rather warm. Name: Lynn Leahy Date: 05/21/01 Comments: Laurie, I am so glad you have this beautiful website so I can view your work any time I want instead of waiting for the shows. I am really drawn towards your icons and hope to have one in my home soon.See you at the coffee shop. Name: Michele petno/Wits End Mosaic Date: 05/17/01 Comments: Your use of the mosaic tiles with you inventive paiting is so unique, colorful and creative. I love your work!! Michele Name: lynda coe Date: 05/16/01 Comments: Hi Laurie! What a great website, but how could it not be with all of your beautiful artwork. I'm sure this is just the beginning of great things for you now that so many other people will have the opportunity to see your work. Can't wait to see the unique items you create. I'll be visiting your website often. See you! Name: Nick and Lorraine Date: 05/14/01 Comments: Yes, we do! Hi there and congratulations. All is well especially after a weekend of GREAT surf and ecxellent tequila in Mexico. See you all soon Nick Name: mike & nina mcclain Date: 05/11/01 Comments: Nice job Laurie and Emile. Keep up the great work. Name: Brice A. Logan Date: 05/09/01 Comments: Finally a site devoted to Mika Arts, I have been waiting for years. I love the snake wall-hanging! I will check back soon for more!! Name: Linda Silverman Levine Date: 05/09/01 Comments: Fantastic web page, you really get a sesnse of what your art is like. I am fortunate enough to own several of your boxes and am looking forward to adding to my collection.Your use of color, shape and texture has always appealed to me, and I soooo want an Icon. Name: Bob Simms Date: 05/08/01 Comments: Laurie, You will definitely go down in history as one of the great artists of the 21st Century. Carry on! Name: Eric & Cinzia Date: 05/08/01 Comments: We are indeed fortunate to possess an early work of Laurie art during her "African" years and several personalised handcrafted work, but we are even more fortunate to have Laurie as our sister-in-law! We're purchasing...are you? Name: michaeline Date: 05/08/01 Comments: Sexy pic of the artist! Fine, creative website work by Emile. And Laurie you have such stunning work. I have always admired your talent. You make everything so sunny and happy! Hope you will still talk to me when you become terribly famous. You did not have Papua New Guinea on your list of locations;Australia will do, I guess. Wishing you many more bright ideas and inspiration. Michaeline Name: Laurie Orr Date: 05/07/01 Comments: Hey girl, Awesome website...beautiful art....you're gonna be famous....are you ready????? Love, Laurie Name: Ahmed Sulaiman Date: 05/07/01 Comments: During the latter part of the 20th century there seem to have been numerous attempts to pin down the quiddity of visual culture. It may prove that one defining project at the century's conclusion will be not the acceptance of mortality by a chastened art world, but a campaign to evolute the work of Laurie Mika as a meaningful vehicle for practitioners of both art and art criticism. The allurement and rectilinear composition of Laurie's work has been shaped by an engagement with popular expression and public space and I see no good reason why simply everyone should not possess an example. Name: Meleah Date: 05/07/01 Comments: Great website and cool art! I see your talents have been inherited by your wonderful family. Best of luck with you works of passion! Name: Gazelle McKeithen Date: 05/04/01 Comments: Hi Laurie..wow! The site looks great. I can't seem to scroll all the way to the right though. Your art is beautiful. Maybe we all can do some shows together! Love you. Please give my love to your family..... Gazelle (alias..Deborah Brown) Name: phyl baker Date: 05/02/01 Comments: NA Name: beth behnke Date: 05/02/01 Comments: hey--I really like your web page and the stuff that is displayed. See you at the prom. Name: MOM & LOU Date: 04/30/01 Comments: HI LUV- EVERYTHING LOOKS WONDERFUL. WE ARE SORRY WE ARE NOT IN THE BUSINESS SO THAT WE COULD BUY LOTS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL THINGS. WE WILL CHECK IN EVERY NOW AND THEN. HOW ABOUT PAINTING MY ONE AND ONLY OLD,OLD WOODEN CHAIR THAT IS IN LOU'S OFFICE? LOVE, MOM & LOU Name: Donna Swanson-Perrelet Date: 04/28/01 Comments: Love your web site - as well as your art....you are truly a talented artist. DSP Name: Mary Jarvis Date: 04/26/01 Comments: Hello from Mary Jarvis of Bayou Beads: Thanks for visiting my website. Your boxes are so cool! Will email you later about my beads. Thanks - mj Name: Gary Leeds Date: 04/25/01 Comments: Hello Laurie, what a great looking site. Keep up the good work! When is your art going public? Get it on the web!!!!! Name: leslie harris the sister Date: 04/07/01 Comments: Looks GREAT!!! Can wait for all those orders to start rolling in !!Emile did a great job...I think he has a new job description..Keep up the good work..love your sisterrrr Copyright 2007 MikaArts.com © | Web Design by Emile Mika