FRACTURED ART MOSAICS by Sheryl Crowley

10/12/2026

BATIK EXPLORATIONS- I am having a lot of fun playing with this ancient Indonesian art form. Wow that hot wax really has a life of it's own when I touch the cantor tool to the fabric. I am going to keep playing!

09/30/2026

WEST SIDE EDDIES- Mural 2026
Church Avenue side of AJ’s Restaurant at the Lancaster Plaza in West Saint John, NB
In late Spring 2026 I began working with a group of students from Barnhill Middle School on an outdoor mural – West Side Eddies. The mural had 2 sides – 12ft x 10 ft and 12ft x 12 ft with a 13ft x 3 ft bridge above a window, joining the sections together. The students worked with me creating the swirling waters we are all familiar with living near the Reversing Falls Bridge. When the Bay of Fundy waters attempting to flow upstream meet the great Wolastoq River (Saint John River) flowing towards the Atlantic Ocean they meet and dance together under the Reversing Falls Bridge. Each water source swirls and flows around the other creating small whirlpools called eddies. This commotion under the bridge is an invitation for Gulls and Cormorants to land in the eddies and have a relaxing twirl, a 360° view of the world without lifting a wing. I have seen gulls so composed and regal that they should raise a wing in Queenly wave. Or maybe they enjoy the frothing turns like the Tilt A Whirl ride I loved as a child. (Makes me sick now).
We used layers of semi-transparent colours, stamping and smoothing prints to gain the look of foamy movement. The students spent many sessions with me up until school ended. Thank you to all of you and the teachers for making it possible for the teens to come out to the site during school time. The student’s names can be seen on the lower right section of the mural.
The Gull and Cormorant were started by the students and then I continued on, working in layers on the Cormorant to give it a shifting sheen of dark shades. The upper sections of bright cloud-like shapes make the Gull and Cormorant pop out. Basically, I couldn’t do something that was completely realistic! Just had to have some fun with rich colours to set off the rest.

Thank you for funding through inc. and the finishing help that I could not have done without from artists Fabiola Martinez and William Duncan and the cooperation of Greg Stewart of AJ’s for letting us paint his wall, ladders, scaffolding, encouragement and patience.

09/22/2026

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09/17/2026

My GLASS ON GLASS WORKSHOP coming up at the Saint John Arts Centre Explore the art of glass-on-glass mosaic in this hands-on workshop. Take home a piece that will let the Autumn sun shine through the beautiful stained glass mosaic image. Learn how to cut, arrange, and adhere colourful pieces of glass to create your own unique mosaic artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, no previous mosaic experience is required!
Register NOW https://sjartscentre.ca/product/glass-on-glass-mosaics-oct-2026/

Age group: 18+ Times: 6:00-8:00pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates:
Oct 23
(**Skips Oct 30 for Exhibition Opening)
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Nov 27
Dec 4
Registration fee: $200

Supplies fee: Participants are asked to bring one 8 x 10" picture frame. All other necessary supplies are included!

Capacity: 10 students

Senior's discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.

Online Registration https://sjartscentre.ca/product/glass-on-glass-mosaics-oct-2026/
Glass-on-Glass Mosaics (Oct. 2026)

Instructors

Sheryl Crowley
Sheryl Crowley is a mosaicist and mixed-media artist who creates works of art reflecting both the whimsical and contemplative aspects of the world surrounding her and within her. Working since 2005, she has exhibited, taught and created in both the public and private spheres. In 2024 she was the City of Saint John Artist-In-Residence and has been recently honoured with a National Award for her mosaic piece “Citrus Flare” through the Society of Canadian Artists. Her mural installations may be found at the YMCA of Greater Saint John and the Imperial Theatre of Saint John, NB. Sheryl lives in Saint John, NB.

Website: www.sherylcrowley.com Facebook/Instagram: FracturedArtMosaics

09/08/2026

In my garden this morning! I have not seen a Monarch in years. Maybe my milkweed helped this one to live. Safe flight!

07/04/2026

06/23/2026

We have a Community Mural appearing at Lancaster Plaza with the involvement of students from Barnhill Middle School.
The Cormorant and Gull are taking leisurely spins in the eddies of our nearby Reversing Falls. Thank you to the students and Barnhill staff for being so committed and flexible. Our schedule was based on the weather and weather is unpredictable.

05/29/2026

The students of Barnhill Middle school and I finally got good weather this week to paint. They are so enthusiastic and fun to work with. Layers to add next plus a vIbrant sky.

05/25/2026

One of my pieces of art clothing is displayed at the airport. To see more clothing visit the homepage of my website. [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected] and click on the recurring top strip. Thanks to Tandi Hooper Clark for asking me to display.

05/25/2026

Our mural progresses....