Showing posts with label mosaic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mosaic. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Cut them up and put them back together





How would you like to have a mosaic in your home like the byzantine mosaics of old: So maybe you don't have 10,000.00 to spend on one of these masterpieces. No fear, we are offering a beginner class on mosaic building here at the studio. Starting Saturday, July 7, we are offering two sessions of cutting bits and pieces of glass and putting them back together in a fun design. I have some designs for you but we encourage unique designs also. You will receive a 7 x 7 inch frame, enough glass for your project, glue and grout to finish your (almost) byzantine masterpiece. Sign up by messaging me or go to our web site for more contact information. Other similar workshops have been lots of fun for the students and they finish some awesome projects. The price is only $75.00 for  two consecutive Saturdays.
I am excited about sharing what I have learned about stained glass. It's a beautiful, meaningful and functional art that has been around for a very long time.

This is a byzantine mosaic probably from the 12th century. I love the detail. 


This cute cherry was made by cutting glass from a pattern I drew. You can use small squares or cut out shapes ,

I made a series of flowers, fruits and vegetables in mosaic bits. I have so much fun putting them together.


This is the tray you will be building your mosaic in. It is 7 inches square and will be perfect for your first project. 
I got ambitious and built a 12 ft. by 6 ft mosaic art project. It took three months but was lots of fun. It is hung at the Smith's Market Place in Springville, UT, in the food court. 

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Start to finish. Book sculpture and Cherry Blossoms




Some projects in the works 









From start to finish I enjoy building stained glass windows and mosaics. When I start something new I can't stop thinking about it. This is the mosaic that is going in a big book sculpture. It has been a blast putting symbolism into each part of the project. This mosaic is revealed as the book is opened. It is life from the darkness of the womb to the passion and splendor of everyday living. At the end of life we are reminded of the importance of  spirituality, family and our basic values. Then, inevitably, we are drawn to the light and are able to find out what is on the other side of what we know.
I love the border. I can't wait to get it painted to get the full affect, 


The grout changes from black to white. I wasn't sure that was going to work but I like how it turned out.
















The cover is a window of Dogwoods. This symbol is all about new life and beginning. 
   





Cherry Blossom Windows

There is a lucky bathroom waiting for these lovely windows.

We have been working on 4 Cherry blossom windows. This is the last one. The finish of one project just means the beginning of another. Du "debut a' la fin.