I'm Claire Perkins, aka the Artful Alchemist...
Alchemy is a process of transformation. It’s the transmutation of discarded or ordinary things into something more precious. For me, creating mixed media mosaic is the artistic embodiment of that idea. It is a way of bringing disparate parts together into a greater, more beautiful whole.
"Using old jewelry, stones, tile, glass, beads, buttons, and other found objects, I build connections through color, shape, texture, and theme."
Claire Perkins
The Artful Alchemist
Explore My Mixed Media Mosaics
My work is sometimes whimsical, sometimes mystical, and often rooted in nature and the divine feminine.
Do you feel like you’ve lost the magic in your life? Are you longing for something more? Do you yearn for connection with your truest self?
Let this beautifully illustrated allegory guide your way!
Mosaic Art Categories
Each piece is one of a kind and carries its own story and energy.
Spirit Keepers
Talismanic mosaic portraits that blend symbol, story, and protection - pieces made to hold meaning and watch over a space.
Things With Wings
Flight-focused mosaics celebrating freedom, change, and messages carried on the wind - light, luminous, and a little mystical.
Old Bones
Weathered, timeworn forms reimagined in mosaic - honoring what endures through age, memory, and transformation.
Animalia
Bold animal mosaics with personality and presence - a tribute to instinct, wild beauty, and familiar spirits.
Natural Elements
Earth-and-sky inspired mosaics featuring stone, metal, and organic texture - grounded work shaped by the rhythms of nature.