Now exhibiting at select Maine art festivals and galleries — view upcoming events.
Paul Lilley Art of Mosaics
Thousands of individually hand-cut tiles. Twenty-five years of craftsmanship. One-of-a-kind artwork inspired by nature, memory, and the timeless beauty of mosaic, created by Downeast Maine artist, Paul Lilley.
Every Piece Tells Two Stories
One story from across the room.
Another when you step closer.
From a distance, my mosaics appear painterly and seamless. Up close, each artwork reveals hundreds—or even thousands—of individually hand-cut ceramic and glass tiles, carefully placed to create remarkable depth, movement, and light.
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DISCOVER
Featured Collections
MEET THE ARTIST
My Story
For more than twenty-five years, I've been creating handcrafted mosaics inspired by nature, travel, and the beauty of everyday life.
Working in an ancient art form, I hand-cut and place each tile to create detailed mosaics inspired by nature, architecture, landscapes, still life, and classic artwork.
Mosaic Artist Paul Lilley
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Behind Every Mosaic
There's a process behind mosaic art creation from the inspiration to the finished piece.
Inspired by Nature and Travel
Hand-cut Tiles
Every Piece Placed by Hand
Two to Eight Weeks to Complete
WATCH THE PROCESS
Watch My Work Come to Life
Every mosaic begins as hundreds of individual pieces. If you've ever wondered how they're created, this short video offers a glimpse into the patience, precision, and joy behind the finished artwork.
Want to see more behind-the-scenes videos? Visit my YouTube channel.
THE JOURNEY
From Photograph
to Mosaic
Each commission begins with a memory, image, or idea — transformed into a handcrafted mosaic over weeks of careful placement.
Whether it's a beloved pet, a cherished landscape, or an original concept, I collaborate with each client to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.
reference photo for mosaic commission
finished mosaic
Bring Home a Piece of Mosaic Art
Explore original mosaics and one-of-a-kind works available directly from Paul. A selection of his artwork is also available locally in Downeast Maine.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Maine
Craft
Weekend
Oct / TBD
Christmas in Machias Holiday
Marketplace
Dec 19