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Fifth Avenue Mosaic - DY Mosaics, originally uploaded by mosaic art source.
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Fifth Avenue (above)
12″ x18″
2004
Meanwhile, a few of you have asked to see some of my mosaics so I finally got my courage up & attached my first mosaic using smalti… it’s a combination of materials: smalti, vitreous tile, stained glass & pottery shards.
Broken mosaic, originally uploaded by patriciahelsing.
Men At Sea mosaic 24″x31″ on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Color Inside The Lines mosaic 12″x8″ on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Field of Beans Mosaic 12″x8″on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Don’t Play With Your Food mosaic 12″x13″on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Siblings mosaic 8″x10″ on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Bean on Flickr - patriciahelsing
The Dining Dead Mosaic 8″x10″ on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Hangman mosaic 8″x12″on Flickr - patriciahelsing
All Chinese Workers Enjoy String Beans mosaic 8″x9″on Flickr - patriciahelsing
Mosaic Stringbean Separatist Society (SSS) 13″x12″ on Flickr - patriciahelsing
(Placard) “SSS Stringbean Separatist Society Preserving the purity of GREEN from mixing with yellow, red and black beans in salads. 13″ X12″
Mosaic Artist - Patricia Helsing - Washington, DC
River Spirits of the Anacostia (2004), originally uploaded by alykat.
River Spirits of the Anacostia (2004) on Flickr - alycat
River Spirits of the Anacostia (2004) on Flickr - alycat
River Spirits of the Anacostia (2004) on Flickr - alycat
River Spirits of the Anacostia (2004) on Flickr - alycat
Part of a huge mosaic strip by Martha Jackson-Jarvis that wraps around the exterior of the Anacostia station. Taken during a Metro public art tour offered as part of WalkingTown DC.
Skyelab door to mosaic workshop, originally uploaded by CWCampbell.
Mosaic Workshop steps on Flickr - CWCampbell
Laurel Skye’s mosaic chair on Flickr - CWCampbell
Laurel Skye’s mosaic mandolin on Flickr - CWCampbell
Laurel Skye’s trumpet on Flickr - CWCampbell
Mosaic Artist - Laurel Skye - Skyelab Mosaic Studio - Mosaic Workshops - Arcata, California
Mosaic helmet, table & mirror, originally uploaded by Fran Lai.
Scooter Gaudi ? on Flickr - Laurent-in-NZ
Un petit air de Gaudi avec cette mosaique.
Mosaic in Progress on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
mosaic: bee fish (detail).JPG on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
mosaic: Yellow Submarine critter on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
mosaic: tortoise on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
Mosaic grouting on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
Mosaic Ceiling! on Flickr - by Jaina Bee
Southeast corner on Flickr - Jaina Bee
South wall on Flickr - Jaina Bee
Tortoise wall on Flickr - Jaina Bee
Christine’s Tortoise on Flickr - Jaina Bee
Queen Fish on Flickr - Jaina Bee
Toilet Fish Crew on Flickr - Jaina Bee
Mosaic Artists - Jason Mecier & Christine Shields. Thanks for the artist’s info Jaina Bee 
sometimes it is hard to see an artist in his work, originally uploaded by tilo driessen.
Fabrice turning his four-year old mural into a mosaic. His coat, a stand-out almost anywhere, blends into the background.
Kunstfabriek Mozaiek on Flickr - Photo Sharing! KennethVerburg.nl
Fabrice Mosaic (3) on Flickr - by Queer Fish
Kunstfabriek Mozaiek on Flickr - KennethVerburg.nl
Mozaïek op Marie Heinekenplein on Flickr - [nl] [carre]
Mosaic Penguin on Flickr - by Queer Fish
Fabrice Mosaic (2) on Flickr - by Queer Fish
Kunstfabriek Mozaiek on Flickr - KennethVerburg.nl
Heinekenplein - Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Flickr - Meteorry
Fabrice (far left) at work with glass and ceramic tiles at the Heinekenplein (Ferdinand Bolstraat) in the Pijp in Amsterdam
Who is Fabrice?
Fabrice is one of the true street art pioneers in Amsterdam, he was doing figurative art in the streets back in the late 70s.
Here he’s working on an impressive mosaique at Heineken Plein, ‘Het Kompas’. It symbolizes the world itself and is a working compass guiding you north, south, east & west. The figures tell a story about each geographical direction.
Mosaic Art Source - mosaic murals archive
Recycle, originally uploaded by Polite Engineer.
In Willsbridge Valley in Bristol. Part of the recycle garden, a little poem to inspire you.
Spider on Flickr - by Polite Engineer
A spider in the recycled mosaic footway
Marbles on Flickr - by Polite Engineer
In the Willsbridge Valley recycling garden, is this a subliminal message to parents?
Earth on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
In the Willsbridge Valley, part of the mosaic footway
bird mosaic at Black Wagon, originally uploaded by Penny Pottymouth.
owl-mosaic at Black Wagon on Flickr - by Penny Pottymouth
Mosaic Artist - Mary Tapogna - Portland Oregon
When pigs fly mosaic, originally uploaded by thekidds
A speaker for every car mosaic on Flickr - by thekidds
Oldsmobile mosaic car on Flickr - by thekidds
Lala’s poodle mosaic on Flickr - by thekidds
Payne Avenue pets mosaic on Flickr - by thekidds
The Stringer’s cat mosaic on Flickr - by thekidds
Part of Jean Graham’s “Wall of Welcome” mosaic project in the Crestview Neighborhood. The artist is providing mosaic lessons and supplies and the Crestview residents (and others) are following her plan and some are making their own designs. It’s on a brick wall about 5 feet tall. There are individual square designs along the top of the master mural. A work in progress.
Metal and Mosaic slate art sculpture, originally uploaded by mosaicwhimsy
Metal and Mosaic wall art sculpture on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Mosaic ‘n’ Metal kitchen art on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Funky lil’ mosaic on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Whimsical mosaic mirror on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Metal ‘n’ Mosaic Wall art on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Metal and Mosaic wall art sculpture on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Metal and Mosaic wall art sculpture on Flickr - mosaicwhimsy
Mosaic Artist - Ingrid Padilla - Funkability Art Mosaics
In Pieces - Exhibition of stained glass mosaic art
Artwork of Robin Lowe
Mosaic Art Exhibition - In Pieces - Robin Lowe - Vancouver, BC
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 3, 2007
7 - 11 p.m.
Live Music, Snacks & Beverages
at
Broken By Design Mosaic Studio
219 East 16th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-871-0900
In Pieces Exhibit
May 3 - May 27, 2007
www.robinlowemosaic.com
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 12 -7
Saturdays 11-5
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Exhibition - In Pieces - Robin Lowe
2007 Chicago Mosaic Invitational
March 2nd - April 28th , 2007
CMS Gallery, Chicago Illinois
Mosaic Art Exhibition - Chicago Mosaic Invitational
An exhibit of contemporary mosaic art by
the Chicagoland areas finest mosaic artists.
This exhibition will showcase the works of 21 Mosaic artists from the greater Chicagoland area. This show explores the diverse styles and materials that contemporary artists employ to express themselves through this ancient art form. This exhibition includes mosaic artists working in a variety of materials such as glass, piqeassiette, tesserae, smalti, stone and handmade tile.
Artists included in the exhibition are:
Karen Ami, Jim Bachor, Laura Bauer, Margi Behrens, Linda Benjamin, Marcia Benjamin, Rochell Borrett, Margy Cottingham, Martha Crandall, Matt Federico, Anne Brown Krol, Amy Lowry, Andryea Natkin, Lori Postma, Wendy Gray Raven, Gwyn Kaitis, Roland, Staci Sterenberg, Miriam Socoloff, Linda Sweeney, Sharon Weglowski, Leann Wooten
CMS GALLERY
@The Chicago Mosaic School
1800 West Cuyler Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773.975.8966
www.chicagomosaicschool.com
Gallery Hours:
Weds-Friday 12 am to 4pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm,
Sunday 9am-3pm, and by appointment.
CMS Gallery is a not-for-profit organization located in
Chicago’s Ravenswood Arts Corridor.
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Exhibition - 2007 Chicago Mosaic Invitational
I’m honored to feature two wonderfully creative Mosaic Artists in the mosaic art source gallery this month: Brooks Tower & Julie Richey.
Brooks was awarded Best in Show & Julie took home the Members’ Choice Award at the SAMA Mosaic Arts International 2007 in Mesa, Arizona.
Congratulations to you both!
Mosaic Art Source Gallery - Mosaic Artist - Brooks Tower - Gallery Photos
Mosaic Art Source Gallery - Mosaic Artist - Julie Richey - Gallery Photos
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
Market Day II
33.5″ x 22″
onyx, granite, marble, travertine, ceramic
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Interview - Brooks Tower
I caught up with Brooks Tower at the Sama Convention in Mesa & was honored when he agreed to be featured in the m.a.s. gallery. Brooks’ Market Day II won the award for Best in the Show at the Mosaic Arts International Exhibit this year. His thought provoking piece (photo above) delivers mastery in materials, technique, composition & imagery. Brooks Tower is ‘the modern master’ in opus sectile mosaics.
I wanted to interview Brooks… but was ummm… a tad scared. Why you ask? Well, let me tell you a little something about my friend Brooks. He’s fantastic… handsome, charming, creative, insanely brilliant, a killer wit & he’s definitely not afraid to speak his mind. Of course, I love him, but thought… I’ve just got no idea where that mind of his might take us… an interview? Now that would be just pure craziness…
Mosaic Art Source Article - full interview with Brooks Tower
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
opus sectile - mosaic detail - “tiger assaulting a calf”
opus sectile - the tesserae are of various sizes but cut very carefully to form exact shapes, the shapes then fit together like a puzzle. Similiar to marble marquetry. ex. tiger assaulting a calf - coloured marbles - second quarter of 4th century AD Rome, Esquiline - Basilica Iunii Bassi m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
Please Note: These Mosaic Images may not be reproduced in any form without the legal authorization of the artists. Please be aware that Mosaic Artists worldwide have united to form an International Mosaic Art Watch Group that will support the prosecution of anyone who does so.
L’Ambasciatrice
27″ x 16″ x 13″
Stained glass and millefiori on mixed media base
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Interview - Julie Richey
Julie Richey won the Members’ Choice Award at the Mosaic Arts International Exhibit this year. L’Ambasciatrice (photo above) was the most refreshing piece in the show & definitely had that WOW! factor.
I was so enamoured with this exquisite piece, when I saw Julie in Mesa, I pretty much grabbed her. I just had to let her know how much I loved L’Ambasciatrice & (of course) started bubbling over with questions… how did she come up with the concept… what kind of base did she use??? Julie (sweetheart that she is) generously shared her whole process…
Mosaic Art Source Article - full interview with Julie Richey
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
millefiori
millefiori - italian “mille” (thousand) “fiori” (flower) - decorative glass made by cutting and arranging cross sections of fused glass rods of various colors and thicknesses. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
Please Note: These Mosaic Images may not be reproduced in any form without the legal authorization of the artists. Please be aware that Mosaic Artists worldwide have united to form an International Mosaic Art Watch Group that will support the prosecution of anyone who does so.
Mosaic Artist Jo Braun mosaic detail
The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) Mosaic Arts International 2007, the organization’s annual juried mosaic exhibition, opened at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Center and will continue through April 29th. The mosaic exhibit features 62 pieces selected from 397 entries by mosaic artists from six countries.
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Exhibit - MAI 2007 mosaic art exhibit photos
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
Please Note: These Mosaic Images may not be reproduced in any form without the legal authorization of the artists. Please be aware that Mosaic Artists worldwide have united to form an International Mosaic Art Watch Group that will support the prosecution of anyone who does so.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definitions:
hammer
hammer - italian “martellina” - mosaic tool used with a hardie to cut tesserae since ancient times. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
hardie
hardie - used with a hammer the hardie has a chiseled edge and is traditionally mounted in a log. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
two wheeled mosaic cutter
two wheeled mosaic cutter - a hand tool for cutting mosaic tesserae, great for glass, smalti, mirror, china, tile etc. (often referred to as leps) m.a.s. mosaic glossary
cutting tesserae
cutting - the method used to break up materials into various sizes of tesserae. The hammer and hardie have been used since ancient times and are still one of the preferred methods for smalti & stone. The smalti or stone is placed on the blade of the chisel at right angles and by delivering a sharp blow with the hammer a clean-cut is made. To facilitate cutting glass, the surface may be scored beforehand with a diamond tool. With smalti, since the cut edge reflects more of its brilliance, it is usually placed facing outwards in the mosaic (except in the case of metal-leaf tesserae). Modern tools for cutting include tile nippers, tile cutters, wet saws & glass cutters. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Tools etc…
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
mosaic marathon heart on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
mosaic marathon book on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
mosaic marathon garden on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
mosaic marathon dove, originally uploaded by mosaic art source.
As part of the Mesa Conference SAMA member Kim Emerson led two workshops on large-scale architectural mosaics.
Participating SAMA members fabricated a series of five panels (designed by Kim) in a fun-filled mosaic marathon! They utilized Kim’s method of face-taping the design and thinsetting it to panels. The finished panels were then donated to the Southwest Human Development, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive future for young children. The mosaic panels were mounted on the exterior wall of SWHD’s four-story building in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mosaic Art Exhibit Mesa Arts Center Gallery, originally uploaded by bitsandpiecesmosaics
Mosaic Art Exhibit - Mesa Arts Center Gallery 2 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Exhibit - Mesa Arts Center Gallery 3 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Source - Mesa Arts Center Gallery 4 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Exhibit - Mesa Arts Center Gallery 5 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Source - Mesa Arts Center Gallery 6 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Me & my favorite englishmen (Gary Drostle, Donna Young & John O’Brien), originally uploaded by bitsandpiecesmosaics.
Jane Schofield & John O’Brien (almost roomies) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Jo Braun & Emma Biggs on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Shug Jones, the amazing Chris & Karen on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Chicago mosaic school (gary, chris & karen) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Michael Welch & Bill Buckingham Rock! on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Lynn Moor “You all cleared me out!” on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Orsoni glamour gals JoAnn Loktov & Delfina on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
JoAnn Loktov & Irina Charny shamelessly promoting Orsoni on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
