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New Year, New Projects: Outdoor Mosaic Tile, Part 1
Happy 2012, y’all! I hope everyone had fabulous holidays and fun times ringing in the New Year. Now it’s time to get back into the swing of things, so let’s do it. You may have noticed that I haven’t posted in ages (it’s been about a month, I think?). I’ll confess – I’ve been in [...]
Cityscape WIP for Shadow Art Fair 2011
As a few of you lucky ones may know, I’m getting ready to sell at the Shadow Art Fair this year. I can hear those of you now; “Yes, we know, Shannon! We heard you the first 10 times. You can stop telling us about it already. Ugh.” Well too bad. I won’t. Come to [...]
Mosaic Graffiti – inception
I know I’m too chicken to really embrace the whole “guerrilla mosaic” idea, but on the heels of a brash and impassioned crime spree with my cousin (where “spree” = singular act and “act” = helping ourselves to some irresistibly scented lilacs from an abandoned lot), I’m feeling adventurous. I figure I’ve got to start [...]
Promoting Grout to Positive Space
Thanks to a certain patron of the arts who shall remain nameless, I’ve been on a bit of a pendant-making kick lately. It’s gotten into my blood – there’s something about working so small that is really, really fun. Here’s one of the pendants I’ve recently finished. This one is a tree at sunset. I’ve [...]
More Mosaic Necklaces, Ungrouted
I made these necklaces awhile ago for my stepmom and am just getting around to posting some pictures of them. I’m really happy with how they turned out! From left to right, they’re a blossoming cherry tree, a hibiscus flower, and an abstract piece. They’re ungrouted in the photo – I regret that I forgot [...]
Outdoor Mosaic Studio
I can’t think of a single reason not to mosaic outside today. Quite the upgrade from the unfinished basement. Now I just have to resist the temptation to nap. (Or do I?…)
Mosaic Design, Kids & Star Wars: A Brilliant Combination
When my 10-yr-old cousin Will saw the 4″x4″ robot mosaic I made awhile back, he immediately asked if I would make one for him. I said, “Sure, Will — you draw me up what you want, and I’ll get started!” Robot mosaic in hand, he composed an adorable and awesome depiction of Count Dooku, baddie [...]
Sports Meet Art: a Mosaic for Football Fans
This past week I’ve been celebrating my first big sale at the studio downtown. This maize and blue U of M mosaic was commissioned by the studio owner as a prototype of what students could learn to make in class, and was also for sale. This is a great project idea for someone who’s just [...]
1up Mushroom Mosaic: Sneak Peek
Here’s a sneak peek of my next Etsy addition – a cute little 1up mushroom. Who doesn’t need an extra life now and then? I haven’t grouted him yet, so consider this a “behind the scenes” look (he’s naked!! AHHH!!!). Look for the grouted version within a week, and see what a difference grout can [...]
How to get over a fear of grout: A Mosaic is Born, part 4
I’m not going to lie – grouting is probably my least favorite part of the mosaic-making process. It intimidates me. Maybe it’s because that’s when all my carefully cut & placed teeny weenie pieces pop out and make a big headache for me – or maybe it’s because it’s so messy, and I’ve never much [...]
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