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Besides offering first rate customized designs and expert installations, I operate my business in a highly professional and honest manner. Having owned a fine dining restaurant for some years I understand expert customer service.

		This Oriental carpet was commissioned by the owners of Rugs & Art, in Langley on Whidbey Island, WA. for the entry way of their home. I was given some photos of some of their favorite carpets and told that I could combine and change the designs in any manner to fit the demands of a mosaic. Since the color red is often seen in Oriental carpets, they wished it to be one of the dominate colors. I made the mosaic in my studio, gluing it to a mesh backing for easy tranfer to the installation site. I laid the surrounding terracotta colored floor tiles, before installing the mosaic. The mosaic is 3 feet by 5 feet. It is made with ceramic tile.

		By controlling the laying of the large floor tiles, I was able to really add a touch of verisimiltude to the fringes of the carpet. The owners are pleased with their carpet and its ease of cleaning in their country home.

		This kitchen stove backsplash was commissioned by a couple who wished to have a mosaic that would go well with their rest of the colors used in decorating their home. It is the first art piece they have ever commissioned. They wished to have a sort of impressionistic modernist view of water, mountains, and sky- similar to the view from their home in Seattle, WA. Since they planned to sell their home and move to another city, I suggested making the mosaic portable. They were delighted. This photo shows the mosaic before mounting in the kitchen and the form it would be in for the client to ship to their new home. It is approximately 21 inches high by 48 inches. It is made with marble and stone tiles.

		How does a commissioned mosaic progess? First, I have a discussion with client about desired subject matter, color, materials, size, location, and approximate cost. Second, the design is presented for comment along with choices of actual colors and materials. Third, a down payment is received upon approval of the design and materials at the agreed price. Fourth, the final design is presented and a small grouted mosaic section of the approved design is offered for review. Once the design is approved a further down payment is made. Fifth, the mosaic is made in my studio on suitable backing material for that particular location. Sometimes a part of the finished mosaic is shown to the client to allow for minor corrections. Seventh, the mosaic is installed in the client's space and final payment made.

		For more information please contact me at rshevlin at comcast.net. Or call me at 206-431-9050 in Seattle, WA. Inquiries are welcome! Images copyright 1999-2007