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by AnnaJo Vahle
$30.00
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Product Details
Dress it up, dress it down, or use it to stay organized while you're on the go. Our zip pouches can do it all. They're crafted with 100% poly-poplin fabric, double-stitched at the seams for extra durability, and include a durable metal zipper for securing your valuables.
Our zip pouches are available in three different sizes and with two different bottom styles: regular and t-bottom.
Design Details
This is a collaboration between my mother and me. I designed and drew the full-sized cartoon. My mother was just learning to do tile mosaics. I... more
Care Instructions
Spot clean or dry clean only.
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2 - 3 business days
Mixed Media
Canvas Print
Framed Print
Art Print
Poster
Metal Print
Acrylic Print
Wood Print
Greeting Card
iPhone Case
Throw Pillow
Duvet Cover
Shower Curtain
Tote Bag
Round Beach Towel
Zip Pouch
Beach Towel
Weekender Tote Bag
Portable Battery Charger
Bath Towel
Apparel
Coffee Mug
Yoga Mat
Spiral Notebook
Fleece Blanket
Tapestry
Jigsaw Puzzle
Sticker
Ornament
This is a collaboration between my mother and me. I designed and drew the full-sized cartoon. My mother was just learning to do tile mosaics. I had recently moved to Merritt Island, home of Kennedy Space Center. I was working as a drafter and technical illustrator for the space program. When my mother learned that I was having a pool built in the backyard, she offered to make a mosaic for it.
My mother is from Denmark, the land of Hans Christian Andersen and the Little Mermaid. My family and I visited our relatives in Denmark when I was young. I was enchanted with the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen. Since I had long strawberry blonde hair and used to be a lifeguard in California, Mom thought that she would make the mermaid resemble me.
She tried to match my coloring. She added details such as the heart shaped tile for my heart. I live in the Sunshine State, so she indicated the sun in the sky. She managed to find a tile that resembled a rocket....
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
$30.00
Bernadette Krupa
AnnaJo, wow ... you and your mom created a masterpiece "Space Mermaid"! Love the hearts - Bravo!! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Bernadette.
Georgia Mizuleva
Perfectly wonderful.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Georgia.
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, …v…best to you, thanks so much for your share in The BUZzz!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Laurel.
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, pure MAGIC,!…all entries, but this?? Sooo awesome! thank you for entering such a creative contest take on dots and dashes, lines and tiles…I love your imaginaria. Best to you
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Laurel.
Kathy Crockett
Lovely piece, beautiful story and collaboration! l/f/v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kathy.
Henryk Gorecki
Wow,AnnaJo!Wondrous mosaic,beautiful,colorful Mermaid!))L,F,Tw
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Henryk.
Sorina Arion
So beautiful! I love it!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Sorina.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
A beautiful mosaic! V/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Phyllis.
Deyanira Harris
Fantastic work AnnaJo!! so much work and detail!!! take care!! lfv
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Deyanira.
Alfred Motzer
Wonderfully sensitive and imposing work AnnaJo ...!! Love it..!! v/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Alfred. I enjoyed the collaboration.
Andrea Lazar
A beautiful piece made more so by your wonderful story of your talented mother's loving gesture and the obvious closeness the two of you share. v.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Andrea. It is a happy reminder of past times together.
Emily Enz
Wow! This is beautiful. I love the heart tiles and the bright red one for your heart. I can imagine how striking this must be in person!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Emily. It is special to me.
Lynette Yencho
Oh, I love mosaic and this one is really special!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Lynette.
Hartmut Jager
This is an exquisitely, subtly colored magical mosaic. It conjures up the equally beautiful mosaics of ancient Rome or the beauty of the Minoan Empire.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Hartmut. Having lived in the Mediterranean for several years and seeing many of the mosaics you referred to, I am especially honored by your comment. Thank you.
Alessandro Della Pietra
So beautiful AnnaJo, very well done!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Alessandro.
Heidi Smith
Such a beautiful collaboration between you and your mother, AnnaJo! Thank you for sharing it here. I've enjoyed reading your fantastic description also. f/v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Heidi. I appreciate your visit, kind words and f/v.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
WOW, AnnaJo. This is so special. I love your story too! V/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Phyllis. It is special, indeed!
Christy Usilton
WOW!! This is breathtaking, AnnaJo! I love it VF
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much for your generous comment and v/f, Christy.
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
This mosaic is so wonderful and shows such a gorgeously creative collaboration between you and your mother. Unique and very special piece of art, AnnaJo. f,v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Ana Maria.
Xueling Zou
What a beautiful tile work you created! I really love your design, bravo!!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Xueling.