I have always been a huge live music fan. I also spearheaded a very large mosaic tile project for my children's school in Seattle in 2006. Combining a unique medium that had such a beautiful finish, guitar picks, with my knowledge of the mosaic process I made a wonderful connection between the two and this series was born. I was especially moved by the recent deaths of David Bowie and Prince, and felt that this was an especially wonderful way to honor them. I have chosen to portray the late rock legends who not only sang but also mastered the guitar as well. I also have ventured into other musicians/artists that have inspired me as well as the world around us.