Asia created her first mosaic in a studio art class in high school, and was immediately hooked. The project for the class involved cutting tile, but since it was hard to cut and there was a limited option of colors available Asia began to teach herself how to use stained glass. After her second glass mosaic, her art teacher gave her free rein to continue creating mosaics during class, and afterwards gave her the tools she would need to continue after the class ended.

It remained an enjoyable hobby for her until she met Mosaic Studio owner Diane Concepcion, who took her under her wing and allowed her to nurture her talent by not just creating art, but teaching others as well. Asia found true passion in teaching how to create mosaics, because she believed it was a healthy outlet for everyday stress, and it was a new fun skill that could be learned with practice. Asia worked with Diane in her studio for about five years, and then the two became business partners for about a year, during which time Asia found another use for her love of animals, and began to create pet portrait mosaics.

Asia then left Florida and moved to North Carolina, where she taught mosaic classes and worked on commissions for about three years before moving back to South Florida. Now she creates mosaics in her home studio and gives classes in communities and other venues in South Florida.

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