Stone Mosaics

Well, I just received word that possibly the store that had my mosaics is wondering if I have any more mosaics on hand to sell in their store, it seems that they sold out. Here is a pic of a huge one that I did in 2000. It measures approximately 2 feet by 3 1/2 feet. It is extremely heavy. I still own this one, and a smaller one in my bathroom. So I will have to dig out all of my recycled paint, plywood, mirrors, and all my other recycled stuff to start the process of artistic expression again. The store that sells them is very ecologically friendly. I had stopped doing all forms of art for a while, due to time constraints, people wanting my stuff "for free", or for gifts or whatever. I find that it irritates me. Also when someone wants to replicate my stuff, instead of buying it. I have been doing mosaics for years, and my philosophy is now, if you don't want to pay for it, I am not giving you advice or free art. One year I was nice and gave friends,family and neighbours mosaics for Christmas. I must have done 25 or so picture frames. NEVER AGAIN! That is what stopped me from doing any art, I think I only recieved one thank you card. But then I guess that is considered "Heaven's Reward Fallacy", and I can not expect others to be thankful for a gift that they didn't ask for. Now I am stingy. I will have to talk to the owner of the store (which is a really neat store, very nice products, located in Bayfield, Ontario), and see how many, sizing etc., that she wants. I will also have to buy a few masks, the adhesive really stinks, and gives you dizzy headaches. I love the tactile quality of rocks, smooth ones, they are moulded and etched by the sands of time, water sculpts them. They make me feel tranquil. I guess that is why I have an affinity towards smooth rocks. There is a peacefullness that I associate to them. Imagine what they have seen, the history of the rock.