I like all things glittery and shiny (had you guessed?!) and hanging pretty things in trees just does it for me. Here’s a quick crafty activity I did with the kids the other day – a winner on all fronts as its easy, involves recycling stuff you would normally throw away and you can hang […] Read more...
One life, six images & a question…
One life. My client asked me to mosaic 6 images that represent the life of her husband, father to their two little boys. Six images of his life – love, skills, social life, true friendship. Ask yourself…what will be the images of your life? A large mosaic…1m 60 cm long, 65 cm wide… 3 […] Read more...
Pebble mosaics, guerilla art and flying lessons…
Phew…there is so much going on. All good stuff I hasten to add. Not sure if I’ve mentioned, but I am taking the beautiful Kelly Rae’s Flying Lessons of the creative kind ….an intensive 5 week e-course on growing your creative business. Thanks to my lovely class mates who have been popping by. I am […] Read more...
Community mosaics and commissions
I’m not sure I ever properly posted pictures of the beautiful, and very large community mosaic I was involved in making at our local parish of St. Anselm’s in Tooting Bec. We were in full flow making it this time last year in time for the church’s centenary. Well, here it is! We just got […] Read more...
Mosaic stones and hanging mosaic tiles
In my quest to make mosaic a toddler friendly art and craft I have used lots of different materials that have no sharp edges (I made a long list of these materials here). I was really excited to discover these soft glass tiles recently which has launched our toddler / little children mosaic into new […] Read more...
Mosaic Making Workshops
I started running mosaic workshops in my small studio last summer. The current course is nearly at an end and I am just having a ball with yet another wonderful group of students. I have a professional training background, so facilitating learning is not new to me, but I am surprised just how much I […] Read more...
Rooster mosaic & grouting top tips
I love this moment…hours and hours of cutting, placing and sticking are over… Before grouting, I cover the slate with masking tape to stop it getting ingrained with grout. This is a good mosaic tip to keep in mind when you are grouting things such as slate, shells, beads. Petroleum jelly (vaseline) is also a good […] Read more...
Isabella’s Land Art
Have you come across Land Art? A few years back, I discovered a book by Andy Goldsworthy and sat for ages enjoying this delicious feast for the eyes. The other day, I was doing the first garden tidy up of the spring and out of the corner of my eye I saw a very industrious […] Read more...
South London mosaic workshops and top tips
I know I go one about this a lot, but beautifying our surroundings (homes, public places, workplaces) is a big motivation for me in my art. Well, the world just got more beautiful. My lovely mosaic workshop students are doing a fantastic job of becoming mosaic addicts and creating beauty. They are at various levels […] Read more...
Hanging wedi board and other happy things!
I have finished my latest piece. When I look at this piece it makes me feel…happy. The simple shapes, muted colour palette, mixed materials (I love using slate) and the little glittery bits of broken jewellery all just work so nicely together. And my obsession with swirls continue (I just can’t get away from them). […] Read more...