Welcome, My name is Ulrike Martinez. From an early age, I have loved art and anything that has to do with creating art. My drawings and art projects were always displayed in school. I designed my own clothes and dabbled in interior design. I graduated from Dental School in Germany with a Bachelor's Degree. In 1990, I started painting murals, and in 2006 I discovered mosaic, a medium I was familiar with but had never tried. Mosaic, this ancient art of putting together hand cut tesserae through meticulous precision, is a gratifying way to express my relentless desire to create beauty and for my visions of the world around me. After I finished my first piece, I could not let go. I had found what I was looking for all my life in creating beauty and the relentless pursuit of perfection. It is an eloquent testimony of my dedication to carry on this form of one of the oldest art and decorating style. Once I have started on a piece, I cannot let go until it is finished. I design and draw all my pieces from scratch and with the greatest of care. I use only the finest materials available from around the world. Should you decide that I have the style you are looking for, feel free to contact me. We will work together to create the perfect piece you will love and enjoy for years to come. If you like what you see here, send me an email: ulrike@lemosaic.com, or give me a ring at: 760 668-6737 Thank you for looking at my profile. YOUR OWN DESIGN? Feel free to CONTACT ME with your personal design ideas or drawings. You will find me easy to work with and my fees very attractive. My love of the artwork allows me to work with you, not for you, and, while compensation for my time, efforts and materials is necessary, I am driven more by my love of the work than by a profit motive.