Mosaic Art for Cornish Homes and Gardens
Cornwall has a long tradition of artists drawn by its light and its sea. St Ives in particular has welcomed painters and sculptors for generations, and today it is home to Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. I design mosaic art for Cornish homes, gardens and businesses from my studio in Bristol, with colours and subjects chosen for the coast, the countryside and the buildings around them.
A Mosaic Artist Who Works with You
When you commission a mosaic, you work directly with me, the artist, from the first conversation to the finished piece. I'll listen to your ideas, suggest a design and confirm the size, colours and price with you. Every tile is cut by hand, so no two mosaics are ever the same, and I'll send you photos as your piece takes shape.
Colours That Suit the Coast
Cornish buildings have a palette of their own: grey granite, dark Delabole slate and cottages washed in white and cream. Against them, the blues, greens and turquoise of the sea look wonderful, while warmer colours can brighten a sheltered garden. I work in porcelain and ceramic, and I'll help you choose colours that suit your home and its setting.
Why Commission a Handmade Mosaic
A handmade mosaic is made for one place and one client, so it fits the space exactly. My style blends abstract and figurative work, often inspired by gardens, water and landscapes, and every commission is shaped by your ideas. You can read what my clients say about working with me on my reviews page.
Designing Your Feature Wall
A mosaic feature wall starts with the space. Tell me the size of the wall, how the light falls and what the room is used for, and send me a few photos. I'll suggest a design and colours, and we'll refine it together until you're happy before I begin cutting.
Bespoke Mosaics for Interior Designers
I also work with interior designers on client projects, agreeing the brief, sizes, colours and price at the start, setting a clear production timeline and sending progress photos throughout. You can read more about how I work on my Bespoke Mosaics for Interior Designers page.
Interior Design Art for Every Room
Inside, a mosaic brings colour and texture to a plain wall. The tiles catch the light, so a panel in a hallway, kitchen or living room changes through the day. Porcelain and ceramic are practical choices for humid rooms, so a mosaic can work well in a bathroom too.
Bespoke Mosaic Feature Walls
A large mosaic can become the centrepiece of a room, a bathroom or an entrance. Mosaic art can be made in any size, and large pieces can be made in more than one section so they travel safely. I don't generally offer an installation service myself, so we'll agree the mounting method when we plan the piece.
Exterior Art for Cornish Gardens
Outdoor mosaics suit Cornish gardens, from sheltered courtyards to walls that look out to sea. For outdoor pieces I use materials suited to external conditions and seal each mosaic appropriately, and I'll give you advice on caring for yours, which matters even more near the coast. Garden panels, house numbers, name plaques and bistro tables all work well outside.
How a Commission Works
Commissioning a mosaic is simple, and you'll know where things stand at every stage. You can also follow my latest work on my studio news page. Here is how a commission usually goes:
- A conversation about your idea, with photos and measurements of the space.
- A design for you to approve, with the size, colours and price confirmed.
- A deposit of 10%, which is not refundable, to secure your place on my schedule.
- Regular photo updates while your mosaic is made in my Bristol studio, then delivery or collection.
Mosaics for Homes Across Cornwall
I make mosaics for clients all over the county, including Truro (TR1), St Mawes (TR2), Falmouth (TR11), Helston (TR13), Penzance (TR18), Mousehole (TR19), St Ives (TR26), Newquay (TR7), Padstow (PL28), Wadebridge and Rock (PL27), Port Isaac (PL29), Bodmin (PL31), St Austell (PL25), Fowey (PL23), Looe (PL13), Liskeard (PL14), Saltash (PL12), Launceston (PL15) and Bude (EX23).
Delivery to Cornwall
Cornwall is beyond my usual personal delivery area of about 100 miles, so for larger pieces we can arrange to meet at a midway point, charged at 45p per mile. Mosaics under 30cm by 30cm can travel free by Royal Mail Tracked, and every piece is packed with care for the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I design and make bespoke mosaic feature walls and panels for homes and businesses across Cornwall. Every piece is hand cut in porcelain and ceramic in my Bristol studio, and large pieces can be made in sections so they travel safely.
Yes. Porcelain and ceramic are practical in humid rooms, which makes mosaic a good choice for a bathroom feature. Tell me where the piece will go and I'll make sure the design and materials suit it.
I don't generally offer an installation service. We agree how your mosaic will be mounted when we plan the commission, so your builder or tiler knows exactly what to expect.
Mosaics are hard wearing and need very little upkeep. Outdoor pieces are sealed appropriately, and I'll give you care advice with your mosaic. For bistro tables, I recommend bringing them inside during the winter or in very bad weather.
Prices depend on size, detail and design time. As a guide, a 60cm by 80cm piece starts from £2,000 and 80cm by 120cm from £4,000, and I'm happy to quote for larger walls. Smaller pieces start from £250.
Of course. Bring a sketch, a photograph or simply the colours you love. Every commission starts with a conversation, and I'll turn your ideas into a design for you to approve before I start cutting.
Pieces under 30cm by 30cm go free by Royal Mail Tracked. Larger pieces are beyond my usual delivery area, so we can arrange to meet at a midway point, charged at 45p per mile.
Yes. House numbers and name plaques are made in the colours and lettering you choose, and I'll design them to sit well against granite, slate or whitewashed render.
Mosaic Ideas Inspired by Cornwall
Cornwall has given artists subjects for generations. A few ideas to start the conversation:
- Fishing boats in a harbour at low tide
- Lighthouses and the sea around them
- Cornish choughs, gulls and gannets
- Pilot gigs racing along the coast
- Waves, rock pools and the colours of sea glass
- Subtropical gardens full of palms and ferns
Lighthouses and waves are subjects I love, and I'll design your piece around whatever part of Cornwall means the most to you.