ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sandi Sykora is a native Texan and has lived in Austin for the majority of her life. Drawing, painting, photography, and 16 years as a graphic designer has occupied a large part of her life. After discovering a treasure trove of tile in her garage in 2004, she added the medium of mosaics to her artistic expression, and soon was obsessed. Sandi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and an Associate Arts degree from the Art Institute of Houston. She is married, and a mother of 2 grown daughters, a dog and a cat. She is a member of the Society of American Mosaics Artists, and the Austin Mosaic Guild in Austin, Texas. She is inspired by her love of travel and the beauty of the natural world around her. Plants, water, insects, animals, and even her own pets are frequently depicted in her work. Although her subject matter is personal, she strives to share her vision with all. She strongly feels that art should be enjoyed by all. |