Olicana Mosaics

Olicana Mosaics Artist and Maker David James creates bespoke decorative features for Gardens & Interiors.

Not all pebble mosaics need to be large to have impact within a garden scheme. This is a 1.5mtr dia ‘collar’ with slate ...
23/09/2025

Not all pebble mosaics need to be large to have impact within a garden scheme. This is a 1.5mtr dia ‘collar’ with slate centre piece, made in sections ready for an easy install, as shown here. Exhibited

Boris Anrep (1883 - 1969) Mosaics at the  normally too busy to photograph, so took the opportunity to do so on a recent ...
18/09/2025

Boris Anrep (1883 - 1969) Mosaics at the normally too busy to photograph, so took the opportunity to do so on a recent trip.

A polite notice to be found in the main library at Harewood House in Yorkshire. I wonder if is a little stack of promiss...
18/08/2025

A polite notice to be found in the main library at Harewood House in Yorkshire. I wonder if is a little stack of promissory notes for books not returned from the past 250 years…..who borrowed them and what titles did they borrow?

“The Temple of British Worthies” at Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, England.                                     Creat...
16/08/2025

“The Temple of British Worthies” at Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, England. Created in 1734-5 by William Kent.

What worthies I wonder would be celebrated in such a way today?…
So much to see at Stowe Gardens; looking forward to another visit.

Something a bit different…A first for myself modelling objects in clay.       Creativity in my opinion is a life long qu...
15/08/2025

Something a bit different…

A first for myself modelling objects in clay. Creativity in my opinion is a life long quest, led by curiosity and a sense of play leading to discovery and sharing. We have used real shells and tufa in past projects, but the flexibility to create multiples the exact size and shape that you want in the workshop has its advantages.

The Palladian Bridge at Stowe Gardens.                One of many fine temples and follies to be seen on this English es...
10/08/2025

The Palladian Bridge at Stowe Gardens. One of many fine temples and follies to be seen on this English estate. With regret the bridge is in need of attention to preserve this fine example of Classical inspired architecture. Photographs by on a recent visit.

Turners sketchbook opened at a drawing of Harewood castle and well used paints as part of the Austen and Turner: A Count...
03/06/2025

Turners sketchbook opened at a drawing of Harewood castle and well used paints as part of the Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter exhibition at Harewood House



Amazing Protea and other flora on the award winning display at this year’s
29/05/2024

Amazing Protea and other flora on the award winning display at this year’s

Plants on our award winning display at this years    sponsored by the wonderful Moss and Moor. Fantastic corner position...
27/05/2024

Plants on our award winning display at this years sponsored by the wonderful Moss and Moor. Fantastic corner position outside The Pavilion entrance close to Main Avenue. A big thank you to everyone who called by to say hello. &moor

27/05/2024
A table made in collaboration with local blacksmith  The table base is handmade from mild steel, and the top is inspired...
25/05/2024

A table made in collaboration with local blacksmith The table base is handmade from mild steel, and the top is inspired by The Grand Tour features a range of stone, marble and semi-precious stones. As seen at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Tables can be made in a range of shapes and sizes; DM for further details.

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