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"Custom Made: Heart of Glass"
Mpls St.Paul Magazine, November 2009
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"Sharra Frank's Little Honey Mirror Makes Mosaic Magic"
From Designer Pages,
3 Rings, A Product Blog for Architecture + Design
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Everyone recognizes these fairy tale lines, but rarely is there a mirror worthy enough to play the role of the magic looking glass—until now. Minnesota-based mosaic artist Sharra Frank (herself a lovely character straight out of story lore,) has crafted an ornate, bejeweled mirror using Italian glass, freshwater pearls, vintage rhinestones, glass beads, and brass filigree— all the trinkets twinkling inside Donkeyskin’s magic walnut. Little Honey, embodies the best of fairy tale land and its associated splendors: otherworldly decoration, dramatic curvature, and glittering brilliance..."
By Alicita Rodriquez, Sept 8, 2009
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Crave Worthy: Chandelier Mosaic
By CasaSugar, Feb 27, 2009
“Minneapolis, MN, mosaic mosaic artist Sharra Frank has been creating custom mosaics for residential, commercial, and public spaces for the past seven years. Frank's work can be found in both private homes and exhibitions and galleries, as well as in the Gerard Cafesjian Museum of Art in Armenia. Her work is notable for its use of innovative materials, including pearls, tiny beads, and semiprecious stones. I was particularly taken with her Chandelier Mosaic, which was created with Victorian textured mirror glass, freshwater pearls, filigree, Italian glass, mirror, vintage rhinestones, and Czech glass beads. At four feet tall, this amazing piece would make a gorgeous centerpiece for a formal dining room."
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Queen of the Mosaic: Sharra Frank Shares her Secrets"
By Secrets of the City, Kate Iverson, Sept 7, 2008
“Gather all those chipped dishes and random single earrings. Mosaic artist (and Rake office neighbor!) Sharra Frank will guide you in creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Give new life to what you thought was just pretty, useless clutter and unearth the creativity we know you have inside you. No previous experience required. Shara offers hands-on classes in her studio which features an array of her completed pieces. While their intricacy may seem daunting, her mellow demeanor and know-how will surely appease any worries you may have. After all, Sharra began her stellar career on a whim and simply kept learning along the way. She'll be demonstrating some of her techniques on KARE 11's "Showcase Minnesota" TODAY at 10 am. Check out some pics of Sharra's most recent work on her website. Once inspired, sign up for a class. One starts tonight even, and there is limited space available. Stop by The Rake office Tuesday morning and show off your wares; we could use some more art on our cement walls.
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Mosaic Making with Sharra Frank
Live on Showcase Minnesota, KARE 11!
September, 2008
"This morning local artist, Sharra Frank, showed us how to get creative by making mosaic art pieces. Sharra teaches mosaic making classes at her art studio in Minneapolis. For more information on Sharra and her classes, visit www.sharrafrank.com or call 612-203-1560."
View the video clip here.
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"Bits and Pieces"
Minneapolis Star Tribune
By Kim Ode, June 18, 2006
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pg 1 & pg 2
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526 Gallery Bridal Show
January, 2008
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DesignSpongeOnline.com
Twin Cities Design Guide
November 15, 2007
"Design*Sponge is a daily website dedicated to home and product design run by Brooklyn-based writer, Grace Bonney."
Read the Twin Cities Design Guide on DesignSpongeOnline.com here
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"Better than Santa's Workshop"
Metro Magazine, November 2007
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"Sharra Frank and the Business of Art"
Winter 2007 Interview by Alive Magazine
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"Smoke and Mirrors"
Press Release by Clay Squared to Infinity, Josh Blanc
Spring 2007
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