About

History

About the Artist

Red Poppy Gallery was founded and is owned by Barbara Garstecki. Barbara Garstecki was born and raised in Poland. She had a great passion for art from early childhood. She learned her skills in a well respected Art Institute in Poland, PLSP in Nowy Wisnicz, where five years of study gave her experience in every possible art technique. She graduated with a mastery of oil paintings and weaving. After several years of working with stained glass, she decided to experiment with making mosaics from glass and ceramics. The mosaics she creates are used as art for home décor, and she has also created unique flower pots, vases, planters, and has even had orders for backsplashes and garden items. She absolutely loves what she is doing; art is her daily life and her greatest passion after her love for her family. She lives in San Antonio, TX, with her husband and four children.

About Red Poppy Gallery

Originally, the name of Barbara Garstecki's art business was Basia's Art. She changed the name to Red Poppy Gallery in 2015.

Our Mission

Here at Red Poppy Gallery, we strive to produce unique art of the highest quality. Each piece is originally and carefully designed and handmade by Barbara, which means that each piece you buy is really something special.

How It's Created

Mosaics

Barbara's mosaics are made of hand-cut glass, tiles, ceramic, and a variety of other objects, which are all mounted to wood. Each piece is professionally finished with grout in between the glass. The wood is finished to a black color, and screws are mounted to the back so the piece can easily be hung on the wall.