As a mosaic artist, Karen scours the market to find that one-of-a-kind object that she "just has to mosaic." Her mosaic palette consists of some of the finest tiles in the world including handmade Italian glass, fine porcelain china, precious and semi-precious stones, 24k gold and many unique items. Her work is varied in style from traditional to the avant garde. Regarding her recent trip to study mosaics in Italy, Karen says, "I was given the opportunity to explore mosaics from the ancient Byzantine style to modern Italian works of art. It has deepened my appreciation of this beautiful and intricate art form, giving me a sharper focus and a new refined sense of design and beauty." In 2007, her piece "Asian Garden" (shown above left) was voted Mosaic of the Year by her colleagues nationwide. The piece will be on display at the Colquitt County Arts Center from February through mid-March. She has also been featured in the following publications and books:

• Water's Edge Magazine (July/August, 2006, p. 31)
• Moultrie Observer: "Italian workshop influences Sasine’s mosaic artwork" (January 30, 2008)
• Moultrie Observer: "Mosaic wins two honors for Moultrie artist" (January 19, 2008)
• Mosaic: Finding Your Own Voice
• Inner Prints (blog) featured artist
• Mosaic Art 4, An International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art from 2008
• Mosaic Art 3, An International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art from 2007

Karen graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in interior design. Her educational background and training in the art of mosaics allows her to incorporate this unique art form into the world of design. For more information about Karen, you can view her resume. Please check this web site frequently as she posts new work as soon as each piece is completed.