PORTFOLIO

Mixed media mosaic sculpture. Size: 8.25” L x 8.75” W x 14” H

Fossilized Arizona Conifer base is estimated to be 225 million years old.

First viewing: September 10, 2021. Remember 911: Mosaic Exhibit, Museum of Biblical Art, Dallas, Texas, USA

This fantastical wing-backed chair is a collaborative project between the client and the artist.  The design includes a rabbit, stag head, bird and Edward Gory-like flowers.  Colorful glass mosaic tiles were cut and placed by hand to the back side of the chair.  The front side is upholstered in black vinyl.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

Yes, it's functional.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

This custom designed glass on glass mosaic was designed for the client as a bath privacy screen.  The panel measures a little over 3 x 5 feet and is set in a frame built by Daniel Sellers.  The illuminated play of light through the glass adds a soft glow of color to the understated elegance of the home.

Photo credit: Mary Dorflinger

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

Materials: marble, sea urchin spines, vitreous glass and the discarded ends of blown glass vessels from the Glass Furnace in Turkey.

4' x 5' Peacock design on cement slab using Colorbody porcelain.

Lesley Rucker, AP Art teacher at Greenhill School,  designed the key element of this mosaic.  The border echoes the patterns on the terra cotta sconces around the school and the design is worked to honor the original architects and builders of the school's buildings.  This mosaic resides outside the library, facing the Founders Plaza.

Project by ArtAbility.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

One of three abstract flowers designed for a commercial wall space. Project by ArtAbility.  Materials include vitreous glass, unglazed porcelain and glass gems backed in metallic leaf.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

Detail.  

Materials: Tempered glass, smalti, millifiore and collage.

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

Size: 24 x 19 inches

Materials: silver backed glass and vitreous glass

Ceramic skull covered in vitreous glass and millefiori.

Photo by Denny Doran.

Photo by Denny Doran.

You cannot touch me.  Christ's message to Mary Magdalene when he appeared to her after his death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb.  This sculpture was designed as a milagro, a token for thanks given to a prayer answered.  

The hand sculpted form is covered in carpet tacks, sharp side out.  The interior is encrusted with Austrian glass beads and includes an Internal Organs Milagro of pressed tin.  The sculpture is topped with a radiant crown of 24K. gold glass.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

Photo credit: Chris Howell

Vitreous glass, rusty metal bits, smalti and 24K. gold glass.  

Size: 12 inch diameter

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

Custom designed trays and trivets by the noted furniture maker, Tom Cook.  Mosaic works inspired by Trading Blanket patterns and designs.  

Tray size: 21.5 x 12 inches

Trivet size: 14.5 x 8.5 inches

mosaic materials: unglazed porcelain

A set of three star shaped boxes mosaicked with turquoise and irridized glass.  Lids have magnetic closures.

Photo by artist.

A mosaic tulip sculpture for a touring display called Elizabeth's Garden.  The tour raises awareness for breast health care.  The studio was fortunate to have the Easter Bunny and his friend drop by to support us.

Materials: vitreous and tempered glass. 

Photo credit: Denny Doran

Metallic glazed porcelain, handmade ceramic tile, jewelry links, smalti and vitreous glass on ceramic base.

Size: 14 x 7.25 x 5.25 inches

Dottie is Who Who's gal.  

Materials: smalti, marble and white gold. 

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

A cute couple.

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

​Detail.

​6.75 x 6 x .75 inches

Marble and smalti on wood.​

Euphorbia was inspired by the succulent gardens in Southern California.  This garden orb measures 49 inches around.  Materials include natural riven cut stones, pebbles, glass, unglazed porcelain and handmade ceramic geodes by the artist, Kelli Howie.

Photo credit: Katrina Doran

Here's another shot of Euphorbia in a garden setting.

This mosaic splashback was created for the clients as a beautiful memory of their beloved pets.  Materials include Mexican smalti, white marble, and 24K. gold glass.

Photo Credit: Rebecca Collins

Photo credit: Chris Howell

3' x 5' Mexican smalti and marble floor inset with the Doran Studio team: Taylor Bryant, Katrina Doran and Denny Doran.

Photo credit: Jerry Acuff

This piece was originally designed and created for the show Tres Milagros.  It is a token for prayers answered for healthy breasts.  The box shaped design of the mosaic covered in metallic glazed porcelain reminds one of a designer handbag.  The breast, is fashioned with genuine rose quartz, a stone of love and gentle healing.

Photo credit: Chris Howell

Photo credit: Chris Howell