Friends and clients Suzanne and Gary Halstead commissioned me and Stratoz to turn the 9 Fruits of the Spirit into mosaic signs. In April, 2011, all four of us gathered in our basement to pick out sheets of glass, and talk colors. Wayne Stratz designed the lettering, cut out the letters, ground the edges. Margaret Almon created the backgrounds, and then we gave them to Suzanne, who created the borders, grouted, sealed and polished them as part of sweat equity. Gary installed them for the October 1st, 2011 dedication, which started with a walk through the Halstead’s stone labyrinth in their backyard. These words will always be present in my heart after working with them so intimately over the past months, and I am honored that Suzanne and Gary were moved to commission us.
A stunning piece, but I really love the photo of all of you with all of the words. What a great shot!
They turned out beautifully. It must gratify your hearts to see them finally installed.
Exquisite photos, I love
wow! fantastic work! you must be really in love with your work..
great job Margaret!
thanks for joining OT!
Oh, yes. 18 thumbs up!! These are gorgeous. What a beautiful wall, and message.
wow.. those are beautiful.. you all did great.
Thank you all for the kind comments! It was indeed gratifying to see the mosaics finished and in place, and to walk the labyrinth adjacent to the wall, and see the beautiful words from every angle.