Meet Our July Featured Artist: Staci Sterenberg of Rest in Pieces Mosaic Parlor
This piece was inspired by a Radiohead line, “there’s always a siren singing you to shipwreck” I call it “Sirens” for short. It is 16″ tall and 12″ wide. ~Staci~
(I love, love this piece and stole it from Rest in Pieces Mosaic Parlor’s Facebook page. It’s pretty much amazing!)
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What’s Your Business Name?
Rest in Pieces Mosaic Parlor
Where are you located?
Chicago, IL
What’s Your Website?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RestnPieces
What medium do you work in primarily?
mixed media mosaic (repurposed materials, glass, found objects)
What kinds of products do you make?
I make small mosaics in silhouettes
including skulls, hands, eyes, owl, matroyshkas, as well as larger one of a
kind pieces made from reclaimed ceramic and glass items.
Mosaic Skull Wall Art $90
Price range of your products?
My prices range from $25.00 and up!
How did you get started with crafting and this business?
I took a mosaic class in 2005, and I’ve been working with these materials ever since.
Is your craft full-time for you? If not, what else do you do to make ends
meet?
I have three distinct jobs! A mom, and elementary art teacher, and
an artist (not necessarily in that order).
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not crafting?
I like to hang
with my kids when I’m not working in my studio and just be in their world.
What is the best advice that you can give to a crafter who’s first that are just starting out?
creativity is the engine that runs you. Stay true to your aesthetic,
but be open to trying new things that excite you and tie into your
product line. Most importantly, remember your own value and be sure to
pay yourself when pricing your products so you can put money back into
your products and put some money in your pocket!
Elizabeth O'Leary July 10th, 2012 11:25 am
I’ve done several shows with Staci and her work is always great! Beautiful stuff!