Life (and blogging) has been interrupted somewhat by our kitchen-dining room (where we spend most our time) being out of use for two weeks, at one point with no floor! Despite it all, here’s been a lot of making going on – have a peek… Isabella’s butterfly slowly emerging… …and Toby’s Toucan! Some little mosaic […] Read more...
Mosaic lights and candles…
It’s that time of year… Time for candles, light in the darkness, snuggling in, warm and cosy. Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. ~Chinese Proverb We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light. ~Evelyn Dunbar There […] Read more...
British Mosaic Forum in London
The annual day out for British Mosaic Art last weekend, held at the exquisite V&A in London proved to be a veritable feast for the mosaic artists soul. I am sure the British Association for Modern Mosaics (BAMM) who organises the annual gathering will add detailed info on each talk to their website. I’ve been […] Read more...
Lists & Links – supplies for mosaic artists & lovers…
This is the first of several new pages that will pool resources and ideas for mosaic artists and makers, creative living enthusiasts and and lovers of all things soulful. I love lists so I thought it was about time I created a few on the Glittering Shards site! So welcome to the new series of […] Read more...
Art through the eyes of a child….
I have been overhearing my children talking about arty things – making me smile as I catch what they say about the difference between 2 and 3-dimensional (and the existence of 1-dimensional and 6-dimensional!). Then there was the discussion on the topic of colour. It went something like this… Big sister to little brother: “Did […] Read more...
For those who need to know they are not alone…
Apologies for those outside the UK who may not be aware that our country is currently engulfed in an enormous scandal and exposure of unchecked power, child abuse, alleged collusion from institutions such as the BBC, NHS and Social Services (read the story here and here) affecting so many people both directly and indirectly. As […] Read more...
Watch and see…
I made this mosaic mirror for my daughter 3 years ago. “Watch and see what I become…” The phrase came into my head out of nowhere, and then the image (perfect for a mirror, don’t you think?). She loves it so much (and so do I). Two more in a similar style emerged […] Read more...
How to be an urban earth mother – part one
Over the years I have turned into an urban hippy. I didn’t set out to do it – no master plan. It just happened, slowly, incrementally. In part, it was due to my exposure to the Waldorf-Steiner movement through two sets of good friends whose children went to Steiner schools. My profession – social work […] Read more...