Archive for May, 2009
depARTment
A flotsam and jetsam of quickie updates, pour vous:
1) We hosted a young artist in residence in our home this week (previously introduced here). Despite the demands of full time studies in Grade 2, this prolific artist created a portrait *and* a mosaic. Very impressive!
2) I recently organized an art show at the University titled […]
Read More..>>Interlude
This week, a different mosaic project has captured my attention. To explain what it is, I need to first introduce you to our dog hair catcher, also known as the useless funky 1950s planter that separates our living room from the front door.
(Dog hair catcher may be a bit of a misnomer, as it also […]
Read More..>>In pieces
Inching out from the center, the damask mosaic expands. Each piece is measured twice for placement and symmetry. Although it is painstaking, the results are worth it:
In addition to mosaics, other joyful things in my life include the new puppy! Click here to see an outrageously cute video that depicts the drastic ways in which […]
Read More..>>Yorkshire coup d’état
It has been extremely difficult to mosaic this week. In addition to completing a hefty ethics proposal for an upcoming research project, full time work, and two concerts (The Stills & Gentleman Reg and Joel Plaskett), we welcomed a new addition to our household. Allow me to introduce you to Ramona Quimby, the 700g Yorkie […]
Read More..>>It begins again
When a friend who shares my damask obsession saw the monochrome clock I made for my sister, she commissioned me to make a larger damask mosaic. I went on a treasure hunt, looking for the snippets of damask hiding in my house.
I found more than enough inspiration.
I began by drawing a 1×1 inch grid to […]
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