tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28616901966426641962024-03-13T08:00:33.850-04:00Art By Earth Mother MosaicsFollow along with me as I share my journey watching the Garage Art Studio come to life, creating mosaics and other fun pieces of art.Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comBlogger844125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-79056786469286322992024-03-13T08:00:00.008-04:002024-03-13T08:00:00.125-04:00A New Moon<p>Each month, when the New Moon arrives, I find myself filled with ideas for mosaics; <b>have</b> to doodle every day and find new things to try. I look forward to this time because I know the muse will keep me busy. That's a very good thing.</p><p>This week I purchased a paint called "Dragonfly Glaze" by FolkArt. It's a color changing top coat that is so cool! I'm sure it can be found in many craft stores. I got this from Amazon. I painted the board black, then added the top coat. I hope to do a dot painting on this. I'll share it when I do whatever it is I will end up doing with it.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNeKl07hGA4pLIeKLG52e-GBMgmoG8bG0GVnatF7ELS0mjOewjRK-5z75gek1oIO2LT3j7QPQEASQziB-qN3XaEg4wvy-W-o4M2J6EnXbakAmbFt-yW3DHNy_JAfo_KhRWbdc_pWU8S58u6Te_O5ofzljBefLEw2AkQaizHskiU6IyBjrcTsu2JJ2uhJY/s1613/IMG_20240313_064354128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1613" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNeKl07hGA4pLIeKLG52e-GBMgmoG8bG0GVnatF7ELS0mjOewjRK-5z75gek1oIO2LT3j7QPQEASQziB-qN3XaEg4wvy-W-o4M2J6EnXbakAmbFt-yW3DHNy_JAfo_KhRWbdc_pWU8S58u6Te_O5ofzljBefLEw2AkQaizHskiU6IyBjrcTsu2JJ2uhJY/s320/IMG_20240313_064354128.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In the Purple Palace, there is a definite grout pile now! I finished the flowering sun coasters. I really like how they turned out. I'm out of glass again to make another set like this one. But that's okay because I'm not entirely out of glass! If I make another set using this design, the colors will be different and just as nifty, I'm thinking. Each square can be used or they can be put together like this photo.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dUTmnz3coOYINWoO8hYtHGUlifDHu664xWgfW7Z9k5Y_9vHA-M3vLzbwglWX2lKwLXT9Jy1xmr_mFoZZJ241sjtkii3fx0PfS2V1hFrwjohVNjg90LUSwY6gA4QJ27GcHg2dNcKZodJx7HX0UayWPrndKyVSZL0kRMp43IeQI7MLOWp-PV3RNYYsjg/s2095/IMG_20240312_122713172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1571" data-original-width="2095" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dUTmnz3coOYINWoO8hYtHGUlifDHu664xWgfW7Z9k5Y_9vHA-M3vLzbwglWX2lKwLXT9Jy1xmr_mFoZZJ241sjtkii3fx0PfS2V1hFrwjohVNjg90LUSwY6gA4QJ27GcHg2dNcKZodJx7HX0UayWPrndKyVSZL0kRMp43IeQI7MLOWp-PV3RNYYsjg/s320/IMG_20240312_122713172.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I painted a canvas using blobs from the acrylic tubes (they are drying up) and using a stencil I put some white paint on it. Eventually I'll add dots here but I have to figure out the colors I want to use. It will wait patiently for me to make a decision. I love that about my art.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jN9G7edEXWTgf9iqFq-SbxTfBG6o8In7W_cQJYz5DtCd6n1DCsxvs3Uknt0SfuTWLEQlXvp9q06G73125PaW6R1YAXAGUd0D_F7xoFgvlBZ68wKVl0PBtq41UAbD744kglmU-F4m84YpMDFm5zaSFwhSJxp5tylJYf8tn0TMku0h-tgWZPrm2ihTH4I/s1641/IMG_20240309_121814851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1641" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jN9G7edEXWTgf9iqFq-SbxTfBG6o8In7W_cQJYz5DtCd6n1DCsxvs3Uknt0SfuTWLEQlXvp9q06G73125PaW6R1YAXAGUd0D_F7xoFgvlBZ68wKVl0PBtq41UAbD744kglmU-F4m84YpMDFm5zaSFwhSJxp5tylJYf8tn0TMku0h-tgWZPrm2ihTH4I/s320/IMG_20240309_121814851.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I got myself a new set of black ink pens and lots of paper, so doodling can continue. Here are the latest three I've done this week.</p><p>Sorry the photos aren't better quality. I used the small handheld device that used to be a phone but has been dropped so many times that the photos either come out really wonky or just a little off, lighting wise. Without losing too much detail, I use an editing app for these things. It works fairly well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLqTuVPyf7_9H617czmIWeyNqHJr2A_-BLL0BL5YHQ1pVMpCxl-DAxzII45ZpH2eo4bImFe5nTVmHvMPxJWSIA6QjK9steLm4Rbfx-WDkiBDI8w4lZ1j8Omcq1fZGostLwHa7NDR3QM5krZEba8uSlVJXsVOXl-2ONgD7gDwpJslSKOOWY9T0Slc9ZIY/s1922/IMG_20240311_205003930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1919" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLqTuVPyf7_9H617czmIWeyNqHJr2A_-BLL0BL5YHQ1pVMpCxl-DAxzII45ZpH2eo4bImFe5nTVmHvMPxJWSIA6QjK9steLm4Rbfx-WDkiBDI8w4lZ1j8Omcq1fZGostLwHa7NDR3QM5krZEba8uSlVJXsVOXl-2ONgD7gDwpJslSKOOWY9T0Slc9ZIY/s320/IMG_20240311_205003930.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK-HwmUwMlnJBknnmaX7K9aAw-sP1_jB0RvUevWW8f2EHizF8SYoqFQNgsROzz2PrG8xTCHp26B1ExSHfO_3nOa9GMdcO7Pezu6fISEumVvrloAKYhJxZwYiF0sZGx69yVNvgi4pxVnBabFc3o43qLmgATqc7MuW3sSSBPAcRGqc52UXcknR5egC_5Jw/s2726/IMG_20240312_140415207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="2726" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK-HwmUwMlnJBknnmaX7K9aAw-sP1_jB0RvUevWW8f2EHizF8SYoqFQNgsROzz2PrG8xTCHp26B1ExSHfO_3nOa9GMdcO7Pezu6fISEumVvrloAKYhJxZwYiF0sZGx69yVNvgi4pxVnBabFc3o43qLmgATqc7MuW3sSSBPAcRGqc52UXcknR5egC_5Jw/s320/IMG_20240312_140415207.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFKSDydGtaNcVGtX9iWCj31Q61i9QN05BG7FHx5Ewg-j62PR_Q1ICqx87x4Z2xaDCNPc8aAm3MLO0EQu0RZ62-n5NiqNhwa-of6xqYyc78_QgavEDrg4HHnPfSPZy_PhIOw8SAkBesk79t2TvyAO0JSEeMlGJlkc5Z0MVFcAkO3r32JdiZBizi1LopKU/s2211/IMG_20240312_195757764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2211" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFKSDydGtaNcVGtX9iWCj31Q61i9QN05BG7FHx5Ewg-j62PR_Q1ICqx87x4Z2xaDCNPc8aAm3MLO0EQu0RZ62-n5NiqNhwa-of6xqYyc78_QgavEDrg4HHnPfSPZy_PhIOw8SAkBesk79t2TvyAO0JSEeMlGJlkc5Z0MVFcAkO3r32JdiZBizi1LopKU/s320/IMG_20240312_195757764.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>After thinking about it for a month, I decided to close my GoImagine shop and just focus on my website for selling my art. It's a hard time for artists like me to try to sell anything without a lot of promotion. I don't have the desire to promote myself as much as I used to. Now I just focus on my art. There are things available for purchase on my website and I'm adding things in that area all the time so keep the link handy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p><a href="https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com">https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com</a> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-81667072665898381342024-03-06T10:30:00.013-05:002024-03-06T10:30:00.143-05:00Wednesday's Weekly Wrap Up<p> I'm calling this post a <i>Weekly Wrap Up</i> because I probably won't be doing much art for the rest of the week.</p><p>This week I'm waiting for a few supplies to arrive before I can continue with things. And so, meanwhile, I can share what I've done so far while waiting for these things.</p><p>Here's where I am so far with the mosaic. I'm working on the red rays of
the sun now. The stars will be next to get made but then it'll sit for a
bit. I can't decide if I want to paint the background or mosaic it. So
until I make that decision, it will wait patiently for me. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCbwA4zXS1MkgXXt7JF2FG8N-fJPo8yCtxdlDQy7d99CaOkb4z2-wAO9iD_XWJJB_sEPsOk7qPbACO1Ejv1xvXITbDloW8l0oV8bBHKmxqYJCUuNKcAG905zSqw6FJc-_xF3MuU7YsSszQg6mVwUt5WVHWb0RcDqMT6P8HQP1F-ro5cwe5uPzh5fg-K8/s1592/IMG_20240306_093140649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCbwA4zXS1MkgXXt7JF2FG8N-fJPo8yCtxdlDQy7d99CaOkb4z2-wAO9iD_XWJJB_sEPsOk7qPbACO1Ejv1xvXITbDloW8l0oV8bBHKmxqYJCUuNKcAG905zSqw6FJc-_xF3MuU7YsSszQg6mVwUt5WVHWb0RcDqMT6P8HQP1F-ro5cwe5uPzh5fg-K8/s320/IMG_20240306_093140649.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Now that it's been gifted I can share a dot painting I made for the just turned 18 year old young lady in our family. It's 5x7 inches and the background was done using the technique I'm loving at the moment. Dots of acrylics here and there and then using a paint brush, blend the colors together a bit. Always a different result and always interesting.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwPcEWL2UOZ2tXva3jBeeReLkn7jSgWeomPakAYITvEbT4BECjLC-VIwar7jcJ_UN9Oh9OgBcV4ol7Nj8wIMdK19ZI5PvpTYEYw8etvSZ046TkKSlThcIlsoQfhIf7pWQBtD76dHLmTNXjgbLE-u1yLfbvWQ6w66D2ZevIUH0T7eMfZu9_mIHckXooXI/s1681/IMG_20240214_070753671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1261" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwPcEWL2UOZ2tXva3jBeeReLkn7jSgWeomPakAYITvEbT4BECjLC-VIwar7jcJ_UN9Oh9OgBcV4ol7Nj8wIMdK19ZI5PvpTYEYw8etvSZ046TkKSlThcIlsoQfhIf7pWQBtD76dHLmTNXjgbLE-u1yLfbvWQ6w66D2ZevIUH0T7eMfZu9_mIHckXooXI/s320/IMG_20240214_070753671.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Some doodles were done before the black ink dried up. Always a sad day when that happens. Photo 1 is probably a reason I have to restock my black ink every two months.</p><p>I'm not without other sources for my art doodles and I did use them in
the second photo. The color around the black and white doodles are done
with pencils.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-Adw_Qtz861VfZsgaP53OeX5U5sgbuR3aKdMygsF-4eLmXaEXtq3-1R9X2zP_1Iwv5Gq9we8_62AnQIXSYXNOLXzhl1GzaY8A6MiwuVPMcxJUuCQpSFw80fMK2IQIZ0yqg_wjAvzX7ljZVktWd_W72wrLWFfHcaK2OlFDNwngMwH3hct516kawslDdc/s1501/IMG_20240223_172512926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="1501" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-Adw_Qtz861VfZsgaP53OeX5U5sgbuR3aKdMygsF-4eLmXaEXtq3-1R9X2zP_1Iwv5Gq9we8_62AnQIXSYXNOLXzhl1GzaY8A6MiwuVPMcxJUuCQpSFw80fMK2IQIZ0yqg_wjAvzX7ljZVktWd_W72wrLWFfHcaK2OlFDNwngMwH3hct516kawslDdc/s320/IMG_20240223_172512926.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjb8OrgNS3_1QXtGkX_vRMcvQMaItae1RsvfLeVsDgzXrts1pwcsu4ydUoNkJE5bG7Ke9qu68Cq0Jh_4tgOf7gK8MUhtTQNEkPS29hyu5MU2DN2DSRqMo54MVmY8Y6UGfpn8B71qVK2kkUKjoFS4Eg8Lj6kVNkVsPb0nLneQWYg__fhl5PBwlZs-MVvk/s1653/IMG_20240303_085909102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1653" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjb8OrgNS3_1QXtGkX_vRMcvQMaItae1RsvfLeVsDgzXrts1pwcsu4ydUoNkJE5bG7Ke9qu68Cq0Jh_4tgOf7gK8MUhtTQNEkPS29hyu5MU2DN2DSRqMo54MVmY8Y6UGfpn8B71qVK2kkUKjoFS4Eg8Lj6kVNkVsPb0nLneQWYg__fhl5PBwlZs-MVvk/s320/IMG_20240303_085909102.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I used a few stencils in photos 1&2 below. Photo 1 was done with black ink pen and Sharpies. Photo 2 black ink, Sharpies, alcohol ink markers and colored pencils.</p><p>The 3rd photo was done using Arteza ink pens.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQF7P7mbMlyAPxG2x_oiHWb0xYdrMBWACPs2QwUwXkQaFkAkuUhgXvPXux_LZkXMFqcij1QrLXlkUTQfqiEi_pzI-QCeeOarjDG4PSSw1aMeOA5BKFToU80n_ryqpkTIr8aQ-9QVNOVuat3GxY_BxBE8D6D8j5v5bT5LwC6WYUS5TRDEESCSpUnF6Uys/s2163/IMG_20240301_131752385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="2163" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQF7P7mbMlyAPxG2x_oiHWb0xYdrMBWACPs2QwUwXkQaFkAkuUhgXvPXux_LZkXMFqcij1QrLXlkUTQfqiEi_pzI-QCeeOarjDG4PSSw1aMeOA5BKFToU80n_ryqpkTIr8aQ-9QVNOVuat3GxY_BxBE8D6D8j5v5bT5LwC6WYUS5TRDEESCSpUnF6Uys/s320/IMG_20240301_131752385.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_jtRH1XsBCIx8JSlJV3y3hyphenhyphen_qEiJuN8Rc9fMmMHgVqZtRZpXqrfbpgiXTqL3cU3vIRK9xCc1AKfVoQ4s7tIC5TV1K1ULo1PGlWrE48yFuDrG8OEUA3DkgbtMpp14NNL0cQ65u2cDbL66GkIwToTX0UVk-S17rYFOXAv5HfuMS2FBUsSys1E5X74-TL0/s1998/IMG_20240301_192025496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_jtRH1XsBCIx8JSlJV3y3hyphenhyphen_qEiJuN8Rc9fMmMHgVqZtRZpXqrfbpgiXTqL3cU3vIRK9xCc1AKfVoQ4s7tIC5TV1K1ULo1PGlWrE48yFuDrG8OEUA3DkgbtMpp14NNL0cQ65u2cDbL66GkIwToTX0UVk-S17rYFOXAv5HfuMS2FBUsSys1E5X74-TL0/s1998/IMG_20240301_192025496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqzwJNQxSkKsTSb4qHgGBdC7-M8HiiQb9jb0oF1TTiZHema19GqZR6aYibYjdhfoPSmLz4lDJaqCMGlSkFshlU7CzpyoIKmACyNzxY8gT8rFXl2n447osAjLWEsQXNhneIIEPSd35wIkPbLE2Dq6yJU3VIYnjKz_Hse5MYCf6HJVNZnwBGq0qnNoh_4w/s1833/IMG_20240224_190734156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1833" data-original-width="1375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqzwJNQxSkKsTSb4qHgGBdC7-M8HiiQb9jb0oF1TTiZHema19GqZR6aYibYjdhfoPSmLz4lDJaqCMGlSkFshlU7CzpyoIKmACyNzxY8gT8rFXl2n447osAjLWEsQXNhneIIEPSd35wIkPbLE2Dq6yJU3VIYnjKz_Hse5MYCf6HJVNZnwBGq0qnNoh_4w/s320/IMG_20240224_190734156.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1998" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_jtRH1XsBCIx8JSlJV3y3hyphenhyphen_qEiJuN8Rc9fMmMHgVqZtRZpXqrfbpgiXTqL3cU3vIRK9xCc1AKfVoQ4s7tIC5TV1K1ULo1PGlWrE48yFuDrG8OEUA3DkgbtMpp14NNL0cQ65u2cDbL66GkIwToTX0UVk-S17rYFOXAv5HfuMS2FBUsSys1E5X74-TL0/s320/IMG_20240301_192025496.jpg" width="320" /></div><p><br />Finally, here's a photo of the frame I made using cardboard and brown craft paper. I have to say it took a very long time and I'm not sure the result was as I hoped but it's been done and maybe at some point I'll try again. It's good to experiment and experience new things to make.</p><p>I added a few plastics tops from the colorful lancets I use to check my diabetes and a clay flower I made and painted. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHNDcl3A4TkoesfJxYweEy-exiEoDZtgoQs02S2NDiSumvP0ze-ePMpGbtyin2l3_gLBoqpLXJpDVaSDuKuG-XelB7EOBFUW2HJLmO-8bxE2j5LyoAUHctKns35pSB9HjOzHU3DrxPdhb0ZBF795vJjNKBjoXyvvp9tU62gbGeeEqQo0K4wlCPthlzqg/s1814/IMG_20240225_101706722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="1814" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHNDcl3A4TkoesfJxYweEy-exiEoDZtgoQs02S2NDiSumvP0ze-ePMpGbtyin2l3_gLBoqpLXJpDVaSDuKuG-XelB7EOBFUW2HJLmO-8bxE2j5LyoAUHctKns35pSB9HjOzHU3DrxPdhb0ZBF795vJjNKBjoXyvvp9tU62gbGeeEqQo0K4wlCPthlzqg/s320/IMG_20240225_101706722.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-24760653286283111912024-02-28T11:00:00.002-05:002024-02-28T11:00:00.145-05:00Midweek Progress<div style="text-align: left;">The midweek progress isn't very much, but enough to share.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got a little further on the 2nd Practice Board. I think I want to add a few little things. For example I'm not crazy about seeing the glue "stains" around the things on the board but the design itself around them is interesting enough to highlight it with maybe a marker or black ink.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJe06fLcJTN08DONSuEVVIdV1xArrcGLh6ksDaWGkxW7I_cggjFPVItxnwFAqy0xEfJHMECexXrimQz4C3yp4t4TizHCo52GQFLTiKS8Q_D62rEzaJg4mA608pTO9FlJ4gNMG2oKVQKOLbfmCZqEfcDwpCGncob8ytJ_qSjQnqAyxD_0ErMv8Z9Hd9JU/s1647/IMG_20240228_092841161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="1235" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJe06fLcJTN08DONSuEVVIdV1xArrcGLh6ksDaWGkxW7I_cggjFPVItxnwFAqy0xEfJHMECexXrimQz4C3yp4t4TizHCo52GQFLTiKS8Q_D62rEzaJg4mA608pTO9FlJ4gNMG2oKVQKOLbfmCZqEfcDwpCGncob8ytJ_qSjQnqAyxD_0ErMv8Z9Hd9JU/s320/IMG_20240228_092841161.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I drew out simple designs on two more sets of coasters. Haven't yet started on them but here's what they look like before I add a mosaic.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDi8PuoYldq-2csipsW6hM0ztnYZIoYzNC7wOeDXEn2Tyv-TxRBk8ZFmpUDq7TzXycRTHr0D41ZHbcrGiWQyY6FU3D4MDIokGS3lipv6QXxl3nF8Et1PL0F8PrpxmIe2Y87po_UMa2Aruen5yWfCdfn_c5AzvXUI8gNzFJAKY1kY18Or_PesEChBK9Ng/s2242/IMG_20240226_090013656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="2242" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDi8PuoYldq-2csipsW6hM0ztnYZIoYzNC7wOeDXEn2Tyv-TxRBk8ZFmpUDq7TzXycRTHr0D41ZHbcrGiWQyY6FU3D4MDIokGS3lipv6QXxl3nF8Et1PL0F8PrpxmIe2Y87po_UMa2Aruen5yWfCdfn_c5AzvXUI8gNzFJAKY1kY18Or_PesEChBK9Ng/s320/IMG_20240226_090013656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavbdRdOg6JJYt4emsyWBs6ytoXiT2Jk6tpqt6eqmka3J89OcI70pN75gdim6WT-fmghafTVWEugK8Uy6rBPDOdE0wLjCQtko1Zeh52hStG8aRDh9tJSsweJhPKhx78PAJAo2AcigUEKUw8mqw3rA7CkA-FBXZVVLvLKzqMWS8_nAQ6lLQhiFjR_ySYAA/s2160/IMG_20240226_090610164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavbdRdOg6JJYt4emsyWBs6ytoXiT2Jk6tpqt6eqmka3J89OcI70pN75gdim6WT-fmghafTVWEugK8Uy6rBPDOdE0wLjCQtko1Zeh52hStG8aRDh9tJSsweJhPKhx78PAJAo2AcigUEKUw8mqw3rA7CkA-FBXZVVLvLKzqMWS8_nAQ6lLQhiFjR_ySYAA/s320/IMG_20240226_090610164.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I starting cutting up mirror pieces for the coasters and this panel below was asking for attention. I made this substrate using a piece of square Styrofoam and covered it in cement to make it solid enough to mosaic on. Not a great photo (it's raining today) but you get the idea. Once all the areas are covered in mosaic I'll put it aside again. I want to see how I feel about the background before I finish it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxsgFudcyh9Wv3J5FOVWZFgu6Qn2Wo8c79lePQttf__BQpvl26oVeKKoGz6p6CvBb-JBSqOhhXrOnX3ysEDC2FTaIGvt9HKYUgKFNhSUmS_gIX_WbQtQgbGbiiYTb8CkvuYwZOFue_unA5G5fk5YpEcFQMelW1V3LLDHvxqWghQ7VORZHYl49W3JZEAg/s1465/IMG_20240228_101843722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="1098" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxsgFudcyh9Wv3J5FOVWZFgu6Qn2Wo8c79lePQttf__BQpvl26oVeKKoGz6p6CvBb-JBSqOhhXrOnX3ysEDC2FTaIGvt9HKYUgKFNhSUmS_gIX_WbQtQgbGbiiYTb8CkvuYwZOFue_unA5G5fk5YpEcFQMelW1V3LLDHvxqWghQ7VORZHYl49W3JZEAg/s320/IMG_20240228_101843722.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p> </p><p>And now it's time to get back to the coasters.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-24431542115250246182024-02-21T11:00:00.001-05:002024-02-21T11:00:00.152-05:00Art Exploding Everywhere!<p> It really does feel like an art explosion happened within the last few weeks. It's almost time to unroll the blanket and get under it for a week or so. Until then, here's how it's been going.</p><p>I purchased some pretty mirror shapes small enough for accent pieces. I added them to the latest dot painting and really love the way it all came together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHhWAG5vp5FAWHjocGZ0x7AQoUayhyNsOgrLgD0yF4dbtAcxhuu28KHAm8CM6KNQTFPyez3BKgXvqKfM7_OvMISbpnGz3MSuW1C70uVJeoDzhoSZO2JaJdQvCpzoFMFQaqA1dW7UP-mnpf2G_baWEhrPYjvW81NJmJw75BOPMKntlVTjFmJm9HNU3a6k/s1888/IMG_20240212_065458002%208%20x%2010%20inches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1458" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHhWAG5vp5FAWHjocGZ0x7AQoUayhyNsOgrLgD0yF4dbtAcxhuu28KHAm8CM6KNQTFPyez3BKgXvqKfM7_OvMISbpnGz3MSuW1C70uVJeoDzhoSZO2JaJdQvCpzoFMFQaqA1dW7UP-mnpf2G_baWEhrPYjvW81NJmJw75BOPMKntlVTjFmJm9HNU3a6k/s320/IMG_20240212_065458002%208%20x%2010%20inches.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><p>There's room for improvement with my dot painting but part of that is due to my hands and fingers getting tired. Instead of pushing through the pain, I should stop and rest. I'm trying to be more patient with myself as I am getting older. It's not always easy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS5w7lXm-Q9T2jWxtNFpV4rlzxLwJYvRUUWvczHNY5Ncnvsas3MlIxCCrJQgnouk29UD-wMaRkNIoELop4g-8steCc-1b0ZiJ22VlewlREJOHvB1e3CuybBho9thT6LNkvWGXgGQl1go_gEvbWwfjRdKyxkN-qosUvy6ds8crzeRXH6zhzfhA-azgVbE/s1950/IMG_20240215_091322589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="1463" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS5w7lXm-Q9T2jWxtNFpV4rlzxLwJYvRUUWvczHNY5Ncnvsas3MlIxCCrJQgnouk29UD-wMaRkNIoELop4g-8steCc-1b0ZiJ22VlewlREJOHvB1e3CuybBho9thT6LNkvWGXgGQl1go_gEvbWwfjRdKyxkN-qosUvy6ds8crzeRXH6zhzfhA-azgVbE/s320/IMG_20240215_091322589.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Valentine's Day was celebrated with real tie dye roses this year from my daughter. Of course I had the perfect vase!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisHJljYzdR2uHVAcmvnb0-Nz_UHVy8IlPR_L-G6_0sE8YdwIwsodjbf5UKdpTKG0O6M-Ju4ogGpCs07R0-PMzt1ywmmKMwEJ5yCe68Hn0gG-98XcxSBo6kvTyXosFTt-mxOcjdCbRIq3gksstQgldzVCh8qYsWe_IH2xfHExUFs2AKbEl-MktoocUH-A/s2148/IMG_20240212_112018482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2148" data-original-width="1611" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisHJljYzdR2uHVAcmvnb0-Nz_UHVy8IlPR_L-G6_0sE8YdwIwsodjbf5UKdpTKG0O6M-Ju4ogGpCs07R0-PMzt1ywmmKMwEJ5yCe68Hn0gG-98XcxSBo6kvTyXosFTt-mxOcjdCbRIq3gksstQgldzVCh8qYsWe_IH2xfHExUFs2AKbEl-MktoocUH-A/s320/IMG_20240212_112018482.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The last set of coasters in grey are shown here before grout. A set of four in this design is now waiting in the "to be grouted" pile.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx38f5QByQoIbvEwO6Mlm0F3AyGLqQMlZsVW4PrkcMO_cgQB4BsVYODdrkm4dF3hd_HQald7_Gliy0PQiVmI2AWH0LTw62vgoCjRXouv-pVRS4VzYbMqRMdmTskc0c6pAfP_ckjOdLF-RYQomJdRzlDz3I3T_Nx70MvTb8ypNJltRFvpc7oPtUq1dyLLU/s1724/IMG_20240212_190903114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1724" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx38f5QByQoIbvEwO6Mlm0F3AyGLqQMlZsVW4PrkcMO_cgQB4BsVYODdrkm4dF3hd_HQald7_Gliy0PQiVmI2AWH0LTw62vgoCjRXouv-pVRS4VzYbMqRMdmTskc0c6pAfP_ckjOdLF-RYQomJdRzlDz3I3T_Nx70MvTb8ypNJltRFvpc7oPtUq1dyLLU/s320/IMG_20240212_190903114.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Believe it or not, I finally got the coasters made for the Norway family. The other set will probably go into the shop. Time will tell. I might just hold onto them and the ones above and gift them at some point to someone. It's hard to say.</p><p>Had some fun with air-dry clay too. I made some cool flowers. Eventually I'll get better at making them the same thickness and get a few more acrylics for different color choices.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFg6B5EQKxHPveZJLcyV9fHQ9sgouCGBwNafw45RyfSSc58rRwlTKCO1RhLFxa-W2TnzcLcobTH_Xkmdyo6AwS02qGQV0nZQ7xt3mpSSMQoY-knQPwXJ0K6050c9ybD7jW2rc94uUud6e60rMalQVL9Z6C4gbqHqlPxIcgT6X8lXxA2vHo1kb_NYzjUA/s2193/IMG_20240221_092213730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="2193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFg6B5EQKxHPveZJLcyV9fHQ9sgouCGBwNafw45RyfSSc58rRwlTKCO1RhLFxa-W2TnzcLcobTH_Xkmdyo6AwS02qGQV0nZQ7xt3mpSSMQoY-knQPwXJ0K6050c9ybD7jW2rc94uUud6e60rMalQVL9Z6C4gbqHqlPxIcgT6X8lXxA2vHo1kb_NYzjUA/s320/IMG_20240221_092213730.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Funky dot painted flowers in clay. Fun to do!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZMTTKm5olvtMF-vjwyt4oh4KNZEWLR2uAO77rzZFtJZ4CySd32E8yFLrm8lLLMB8NRkwdhBlYBrx9hGww7PmhhCf67wJ6PyslV87Q3vtRDcELZZh9plO-5FHy-Kul14Op-__OCInp5AtMWLEiDqHyVfa5wRe178rj3FNIx_dwskt8el_kadaiRvQbjk/s2053/IMG_20240221_092241944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2053" data-original-width="1540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZMTTKm5olvtMF-vjwyt4oh4KNZEWLR2uAO77rzZFtJZ4CySd32E8yFLrm8lLLMB8NRkwdhBlYBrx9hGww7PmhhCf67wJ6PyslV87Q3vtRDcELZZh9plO-5FHy-Kul14Op-__OCInp5AtMWLEiDqHyVfa5wRe178rj3FNIx_dwskt8el_kadaiRvQbjk/s320/IMG_20240221_092241944.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Practice board #2 in progress. I had no real plan for it other than to try something in clay. Upper left is a circle of clay with a piece from a lamp (I think) used as a stamp. I also think it might be aluminum but I'm not sure. It's really pretty, though, so I have kept it handy to use as a template.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojY0vpQ2H7NRpoEMsed_DdzmWLpZZ9XfQpwHEx7zQO-v4jc2ujp0eNENhioSQJcgN2CiQ5zADobuPA66bWtFGmVUw9F0CimL5fFHDyNGN7zZz5Oy-0Ww1y3OPJPJQXAQ82BVNq__VZejCZah5xJp_luvHsx5CNL4goLo-Bkzo35TAgk8I0vFxRYZMQik/s1807/IMG_20240221_093254022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1807" data-original-width="1356" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojY0vpQ2H7NRpoEMsed_DdzmWLpZZ9XfQpwHEx7zQO-v4jc2ujp0eNENhioSQJcgN2CiQ5zADobuPA66bWtFGmVUw9F0CimL5fFHDyNGN7zZz5Oy-0Ww1y3OPJPJQXAQ82BVNq__VZejCZah5xJp_luvHsx5CNL4goLo-Bkzo35TAgk8I0vFxRYZMQik/s320/IMG_20240221_093254022.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I used mica powders over a few different colors of paint. Tried dots around it but didn't like that. Painted over it but there may be some beads glued down over that area. Practice boards are exactly for this purpose, to experiment and see what works.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86PtJqZwM1aYaIsS7A2SwjSV6hZ8KaBKycN5P3jekip9t4PjPVpGGrBlsITDYKcd7s3K5bn3sFxLN2LrIwkfnAXwXtShlvgS8uQw1Qi2pvzCPmogLEo7nmSRb7jx7ZIrCcoYxcHSSIpkX4qaiev-GhayFXlhBUXjIaYvJpHbCv0PfpqwJzJJCcZfaLh4/s1701/IMG_20240221_093547557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1701" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86PtJqZwM1aYaIsS7A2SwjSV6hZ8KaBKycN5P3jekip9t4PjPVpGGrBlsITDYKcd7s3K5bn3sFxLN2LrIwkfnAXwXtShlvgS8uQw1Qi2pvzCPmogLEo7nmSRb7jx7ZIrCcoYxcHSSIpkX4qaiev-GhayFXlhBUXjIaYvJpHbCv0PfpqwJzJJCcZfaLh4/s320/IMG_20240221_093547557.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Some of the detail of the aluminum piece came through really well in the clay. Mica was fun to play with as well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDAYtYvjSdUkVqp0Ja2FosvqZPA7t3XwXQq3dLzEU7N8hcwpBMegMT8rSnR5qEMYNe3kDWL7ZsZXpjjvNcgN7VoEyWd9EqK0njwyRh6ZzjAPy5yDry2pDm1pJt8xS3I4b21vA6-PyVFCTM8qtlbok6qSud5fcMJtJqERRP9fJwXP-9TRb0rssrv85k8Y/s1918/IMG_20240221_092638925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1918" data-original-width="1438" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDAYtYvjSdUkVqp0Ja2FosvqZPA7t3XwXQq3dLzEU7N8hcwpBMegMT8rSnR5qEMYNe3kDWL7ZsZXpjjvNcgN7VoEyWd9EqK0njwyRh6ZzjAPy5yDry2pDm1pJt8xS3I4b21vA6-PyVFCTM8qtlbok6qSud5fcMJtJqERRP9fJwXP-9TRb0rssrv85k8Y/s320/IMG_20240221_092638925.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This one is still a WIP. I don't like the black. It makes the whole thing a little too dark and doesn't convey the message very well. It WAS painted brown but for some reason I decided to cover that up with black. You can see the brown in the word "PEACE". I might have to play with this a lot before I get it right.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0Lxf_aJ4X2IpbGmIIFhQiMvnvv1tGglExpP2Tj_GYq_b_N9FSp-u-j6QIWAC19nIEcgzh2ck7GVkmF3Ih9J895oOYtHhYsjA8OymOADHgKo0cUOz5gjhTzROuPW7EaLNNFEObeqE0XW3Hb-U4_4_BS12HhkqLlVdkVeILo4xRxOMXjH7WZUheIMQr4I/s1891/IMG_20240221_063852477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1891" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0Lxf_aJ4X2IpbGmIIFhQiMvnvv1tGglExpP2Tj_GYq_b_N9FSp-u-j6QIWAC19nIEcgzh2ck7GVkmF3Ih9J895oOYtHhYsjA8OymOADHgKo0cUOz5gjhTzROuPW7EaLNNFEObeqE0XW3Hb-U4_4_BS12HhkqLlVdkVeILo4xRxOMXjH7WZUheIMQr4I/s320/IMG_20240221_063852477.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I made a frame using cardboard and brown craft paper. I'm not thrilled with the stand but I did this all in one day and by the time I got to the stand part of it, my hands wanted to stop. I did continue (see note above mentioning this very stubborn trait) and got a stand but it doesn't lean, it sits upright. That's fine for a first effort.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5c8A2HGopcSMhQ-cjqAb1bPYqdazA2xXn1OnVf-9jvrNAdhKPAEP3n3T7JrIvQtThADAA7s9guD9yoQEruFwueOJRS50DT0yUK9QV9SKgICnczzi7J8sz8ABe9n_gjv8f62c9plqKMV-Edw8kFoghmM4QhtAqcQF7WGT7kPjkmZJ_Xj0yBsqcdU52V9I/s2178/IMG_20240221_063901562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1633" data-original-width="2178" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5c8A2HGopcSMhQ-cjqAb1bPYqdazA2xXn1OnVf-9jvrNAdhKPAEP3n3T7JrIvQtThADAA7s9guD9yoQEruFwueOJRS50DT0yUK9QV9SKgICnczzi7J8sz8ABe9n_gjv8f62c9plqKMV-Edw8kFoghmM4QhtAqcQF7WGT7kPjkmZJ_Xj0yBsqcdU52V9I/s320/IMG_20240221_063901562.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Now it'll be painted in black and the doodle can slide into place. More of these are going to get made, especially to learn how best to get a stand to hold it at a tilt.</p><p>I did a mosaic on a wine bottle too using a broken mug and parts of a bowl and glass circles or gems as I call them. It was made using thinset and although I always grout, this one I'm not. For some odd reason, I like the way the thinset looks coming up out of the corners of the dish tiles. It's not done the "right way" of course; using thinset with a trowel and getting it layered so whatever goes on top lays flat. You can't do that with a 3D bottle. Let me rephrase that ... <i>I</i> can't do that with a 3D bottle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQoJaA5DASKAGTniG79_DWuinSqsaiD7NL_IgT_a2-qABT3bVg0IwPnG6K86hRQqHZprfOvvsly9HDM8fJN_hyphenhyphentlCmekX2aVLmTabpQdm-y2stTrQKbbM-YC_YYuVHRchwOdhOIrQqsuKhne9YIQ0lnPguTC2QvpaFajUXYOrnKG1v_vnFYtVOZH4xT0/s1954/IMG_20240219_124242601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1466" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQoJaA5DASKAGTniG79_DWuinSqsaiD7NL_IgT_a2-qABT3bVg0IwPnG6K86hRQqHZprfOvvsly9HDM8fJN_hyphenhyphentlCmekX2aVLmTabpQdm-y2stTrQKbbM-YC_YYuVHRchwOdhOIrQqsuKhne9YIQ0lnPguTC2QvpaFajUXYOrnKG1v_vnFYtVOZH4xT0/s320/IMG_20240219_124242601.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__h_ZFsxIZ_SDIGM8hDo6RjdcZVM4UR5vNWWCrCeM8lKF14ulRI4qk4aYUCsGjnyaGBL-oZxhETMxGCRNXxvoC-Y2x15rbsmf50xKwjr4lPnT38Zkw9gWLtrDJ6IPLQ11OTxZnX6i_WUCG8SDigr2UHHXbcq9v3uMWgAN6hhhi8IlTwMWSuoFt8TiYFg/s1948/IMG_20240219_124259156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1948" data-original-width="1461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__h_ZFsxIZ_SDIGM8hDo6RjdcZVM4UR5vNWWCrCeM8lKF14ulRI4qk4aYUCsGjnyaGBL-oZxhETMxGCRNXxvoC-Y2x15rbsmf50xKwjr4lPnT38Zkw9gWLtrDJ6IPLQ11OTxZnX6i_WUCG8SDigr2UHHXbcq9v3uMWgAN6hhhi8IlTwMWSuoFt8TiYFg/s320/IMG_20240219_124259156.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The stopper is a lava lamp light bulb I put a mosaic on for another bottle but I like this one better for it, so it's staying. Not yet glued into place but will be. Ribbon and twine were added to the top and my own little peace sign signature added to the back by the handle. I think it's awesome.</p><p>Here is a bottle I made years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOIjG4ylUFbl24Moa7_nzypmgerTgSl38huNT3Q9VDTWoZqEa6wX5DjeVRSAjTnvzZ5czVA7eDrlCDI81ekhhel9l8NdY-IDSdeYqh9Y_Un2bbGf5KWYlnc8D6QgT7JUNRYiarGiUxzLE8vcHCHvXjT4oFiIYdHZ__VgwQbN8784zjzF-dlNiqzkoAA0/s2006/IMG_20240220_091641952_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1505" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOIjG4ylUFbl24Moa7_nzypmgerTgSl38huNT3Q9VDTWoZqEa6wX5DjeVRSAjTnvzZ5czVA7eDrlCDI81ekhhel9l8NdY-IDSdeYqh9Y_Un2bbGf5KWYlnc8D6QgT7JUNRYiarGiUxzLE8vcHCHvXjT4oFiIYdHZ__VgwQbN8784zjzF-dlNiqzkoAA0/s320/IMG_20240220_091641952_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I made a stopper for it and it too is in the grout pile.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaL50W4TyNvnehC2KHyY5yQOhADGoCFlagZc-sxL3zwTR42yTh0EE-nASuP1SKUy2wXCqOASdJSdujqZX1Z-O7edLlxumcYOCDVo-10Cuhkw2NsvsdAD-7nhsexSbLa6cx62OrVZatOCbUDMctG2qELaTqd0zjL-doZRsX2gWTCpv8BfswgVdojBGa2OE/s2115/IMG_20240220_115124204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2115" data-original-width="1586" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaL50W4TyNvnehC2KHyY5yQOhADGoCFlagZc-sxL3zwTR42yTh0EE-nASuP1SKUy2wXCqOASdJSdujqZX1Z-O7edLlxumcYOCDVo-10Cuhkw2NsvsdAD-7nhsexSbLa6cx62OrVZatOCbUDMctG2qELaTqd0zjL-doZRsX2gWTCpv8BfswgVdojBGa2OE/s320/IMG_20240220_115124204.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I'll share another photo of the bottle with the stopper once it is all together.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
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EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-85523758500765242992024-02-08T06:00:00.025-05:002024-02-08T06:00:00.453-05:00A Busy Week in my World<p> A busy week in my world, for sure. First let me share the mixed media piece I mentioned last post.</p><p>This is done on a 4 x 4 inch canvas I painted black. I did a little mosaic of sorts using Lapis Lazuli tiles (loved these so much; hope to get more at some point) within a circle of no bake clay (rolled and then sealed with glue/water mixture to keep from cracking) painted in violet acrylic, a broken brooch, two glass beads and white acrylic for the dot painting. The fairie brooch was a gift from my daughter and now it sits lovingly in front of me propped up by my computer. The best news is that the clay can be painted which means it'll work for future projects using it in mosaics once I get some molds that are on the wish list.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRkfIb4BHwvKwNlI2jeUFvyoiN_nB1xLIHvrRPqRCsxqpWXLGt69SICi2SQDYuM36aMNmoqY_rLPaGsu3dv1fXyl8du-rSvbwQa1NRKYo6M5_YE2tyUl2DUKTwKx275tmKe8Bs4U1qoqr55NnaXJLQdeZPY261ASYoGVdIWuaTRnEnppT7W8JiMma7hU/s1122/IMG_20240207_084709230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1122" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRkfIb4BHwvKwNlI2jeUFvyoiN_nB1xLIHvrRPqRCsxqpWXLGt69SICi2SQDYuM36aMNmoqY_rLPaGsu3dv1fXyl8du-rSvbwQa1NRKYo6M5_YE2tyUl2DUKTwKx275tmKe8Bs4U1qoqr55NnaXJLQdeZPY261ASYoGVdIWuaTRnEnppT7W8JiMma7hU/s320/IMG_20240207_084709230.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Now the doodle art is next. These are usually done in an evening. Sometimes more than one can be done. Others are still being worked on after two days. It just depends on the design. Lots to look at, I'm sure, but all were so much fun to create. I used stencils for some of them, some are intuitive.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKzEmvEsErOO0YayT_xEW5Vs5HnjoAoY1U312nksdbu2bIwxuDzy0_MRQ08o5EP2AcAqd2MEaWLxJbbilvs43rMosbHrjI94y_T0fBok9UoQUAeALAg5f6da39eK4btQGJk_rkhiEukdRVoB7sU-_SrYAPhp4uRILvSqE2xWQtfQ1ByUBnMEY1KQP2SQ/s1870/IMG_20240131_153537692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKzEmvEsErOO0YayT_xEW5Vs5HnjoAoY1U312nksdbu2bIwxuDzy0_MRQ08o5EP2AcAqd2MEaWLxJbbilvs43rMosbHrjI94y_T0fBok9UoQUAeALAg5f6da39eK4btQGJk_rkhiEukdRVoB7sU-_SrYAPhp4uRILvSqE2xWQtfQ1ByUBnMEY1KQP2SQ/s320/IMG_20240131_153537692.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ve2oNsBtvBM030c6FZx4Pvt1bkx2UBcz9rlXzaHnGUJpubR70NqQ_4BRkxRYSsr7PSi7FUF3lbpqTznWJ3CFLF4wXL1X4hyphenhyphenuZMekOAxPiMfSgKSbLZIpkaFpntfcfDKI6jUhSbbKkTekT4Tib_ZSkc2lrzt_-NfhVLDBKi3y9JUdJrxILFOBYVf9520/s1736/IMG_20240131_153615126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GZ38_8QzhsvO1h17Wv52oggFP_DeNaygIRLtbk1rDZvs5aFjlGW8Yz1yrCyv3NrXPLpMCK7eviPkw-m0SINpWvgbm1f-4ekNaaoGgJp0Zwbg6waJRrg_UPLJbDNbO87oWxXw4h_7aKzEU30O6IrQ-kngqyOmYuT_l4oslbSit-_R00UCk_VPRCKknqs/s1902/IMG_20240207_083716291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="1426" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GZ38_8QzhsvO1h17Wv52oggFP_DeNaygIRLtbk1rDZvs5aFjlGW8Yz1yrCyv3NrXPLpMCK7eviPkw-m0SINpWvgbm1f-4ekNaaoGgJp0Zwbg6waJRrg_UPLJbDNbO87oWxXw4h_7aKzEU30O6IrQ-kngqyOmYuT_l4oslbSit-_R00UCk_VPRCKknqs/s320/IMG_20240207_083716291.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And lastly, the mosaic coasters. It was a true joy to work with tiles that were all one thickness. No cuts or DNA was spilled ... that's rare for me! Grouting was easy and I did all 8 in one sitting.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-hne8sEX-0UFpmpjN8Ldn2vEwPEPbgHaovXr9byz2B9RthEeHKmpckxMAYkwAzZGQMXqkDoC2N9MK-3r2E4nm8dVVkLeMbRlpckpqp9VokD5PmzYAW8i5tgaKx2RHuKggPUbBrO9f1anEanb-rK0ATE8bjyWdEh4emqdm0Qd5n4uNk4ZIc5IJqEOc4c/s1834/IMG_20240207_083430649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1834" data-original-width="1375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-hne8sEX-0UFpmpjN8Ldn2vEwPEPbgHaovXr9byz2B9RthEeHKmpckxMAYkwAzZGQMXqkDoC2N9MK-3r2E4nm8dVVkLeMbRlpckpqp9VokD5PmzYAW8i5tgaKx2RHuKggPUbBrO9f1anEanb-rK0ATE8bjyWdEh4emqdm0Qd5n4uNk4ZIc5IJqEOc4c/s320/IMG_20240207_083430649.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>However, it turned out that the adhesive on the tape mixed with the oil I used for the backs (should have done that part last ... duh) along with the glue I used for the tiles made a sticky residue after the tape was removed. I also noticed the scoring I did on the wood was visible around the edges since I decided not to mosaic all the way to the edge. That was something I didn't anticipate and will now leave the scoring part out of the next set. I'm fairly sure just using sandpaper is enough to give the glass and/or tile something to grab hold of.</p><p>What a mess! Cleaning the wood with white vinegar and sanding the edges around the tiles again helped get rid of some of the staining and discoloration but not all of it. They needed some more TLC.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMPqAq9zwr9AdMiqOkZ4AvbZjfdJJA99h4sDniVAiawTMSaLOfgIU55zz9RCW4l_qFJ3PS-Vbave7XnnSYV60lTMmT-L_18O-6EOam3AlR7GjmfTNIz3Kf_Lh4Nr3glp5-0riELb1QOaianoxe-JnhSUyb4jQ_iR4BjCH0z0CTpGbgaWGuu20K-JvCtc/s1974/IMG_20240207_140824132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1974" data-original-width="1481" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMPqAq9zwr9AdMiqOkZ4AvbZjfdJJA99h4sDniVAiawTMSaLOfgIU55zz9RCW4l_qFJ3PS-Vbave7XnnSYV60lTMmT-L_18O-6EOam3AlR7GjmfTNIz3Kf_Lh4Nr3glp5-0riELb1QOaianoxe-JnhSUyb4jQ_iR4BjCH0z0CTpGbgaWGuu20K-JvCtc/s320/IMG_20240207_140824132.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The best thing I can do is paint them and I believe the first one I have painted looks good. Thank all the Muse Goddesses who share my space with me!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOd-d-mHXBFRxbih4Ya1bLu-_bafC_J05nBj9XfsTNyXapFtl_43LgiOskbUZjzoLyCT_rGu-RsMehlFgxXoui4hgCgPMwIqNw9K_LqzF4ugSIAlPWH2CGafzA2Y0fM341xq9XNpoQp9aKYyzYrb09hsNIP10CNKGI7jWYoDZXNl1QJ3BgeZnLdHx6j8/s1944/IMG_20240207_140815782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="1458" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOd-d-mHXBFRxbih4Ya1bLu-_bafC_J05nBj9XfsTNyXapFtl_43LgiOskbUZjzoLyCT_rGu-RsMehlFgxXoui4hgCgPMwIqNw9K_LqzF4ugSIAlPWH2CGafzA2Y0fM341xq9XNpoQp9aKYyzYrb09hsNIP10CNKGI7jWYoDZXNl1QJ3BgeZnLdHx6j8/s320/IMG_20240207_140815782.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I might have to put a sealant on the paint but for the moment I'll concentrate on painting the rest of them. I've yet to start work on the ones I'm making for the family in Norway but making mistakes with these is the way to do it. These can still get listed for sale once they've met with my approval.</p><p>All comments and questions are welcome. Have a great weekend! If you want me, I'll be in the Purple Palace Art Space!</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
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EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br />Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-20042434199903848722024-02-05T08:00:00.002-05:002024-02-05T08:00:00.465-05:00Mosaic Monday<p>It feels like a Mosaic Monday to me! It's been a productive weekend.</p><p>The tray I was going to mosaic for the Norway family has been nixed. The bottom wood split where the nails holding it together are. In 4 sections along the outer edges.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpj26aE0AkCs5PDtrmlfbj8JtBUiq9YehKCgad3oyZZtjl4YuQ_kKzba03AzPUWZiLLFVpVAI0XaRNgeZcWkzdlWAp4yQeKMaoKqoSMPmTelItkya58E901Y8WJsi7P5shMBf2OjoFyhS0M8_GZMMlb60DfS1Mx2YfCiwE8jGWoxCG1XPJl26LLzWqao/s2330/IMG_20240202_111453662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2330" data-original-width="1748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpj26aE0AkCs5PDtrmlfbj8JtBUiq9YehKCgad3oyZZtjl4YuQ_kKzba03AzPUWZiLLFVpVAI0XaRNgeZcWkzdlWAp4yQeKMaoKqoSMPmTelItkya58E901Y8WJsi7P5shMBf2OjoFyhS0M8_GZMMlb60DfS1Mx2YfCiwE8jGWoxCG1XPJl26LLzWqao/s320/IMG_20240202_111453662.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Sorry about the fuzzy shot, but even fuzzy you can see it. Not suitable for my needs.</p><p>Luckily I can do something with it; fix the splits with either wood filler or Plaster of Paris (both need to be purchased but also need to be in my supply cabinet) and I can paint it. Maybe put something light in it; paper ephemera for instance.</p><p>And so I moved onto the coasters. A set will go to Norway and the rest will go into my shop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBq96U0oac9wAf11l43UoJQ1Ky0rz0drj2JZIOg9WkDxZFyuN9u8GpzAddPfuzf0G1jcs6myLWenDXLrqUJ8Em8ztXW50b_tI6pgfd1dB3wYKQY_J-gMDqtUx6VFQ9cg1tpjEYoH3VajHYOMOzy3l9z7Itn7rEjshhQAOpxu9KdtrM8cghuCu900QyB8/s1924/IMG_20240203_085338816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="1443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBq96U0oac9wAf11l43UoJQ1Ky0rz0drj2JZIOg9WkDxZFyuN9u8GpzAddPfuzf0G1jcs6myLWenDXLrqUJ8Em8ztXW50b_tI6pgfd1dB3wYKQY_J-gMDqtUx6VFQ9cg1tpjEYoH3VajHYOMOzy3l9z7Itn7rEjshhQAOpxu9KdtrM8cghuCu900QyB8/s320/IMG_20240203_085338816.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This set was primed with Kilz. Not all of them are going to be done in this way. I like the natural wood showing through.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GSGDNths8dy6XquofhUphMwOVfdek8IuFaTmjic5V_U9G8Ul9mcqCW8GqmZNcPhhFZ89VBJC3MaoVAQCeG9j_UTC2RfE-4UNMqqznJXs9nYg0TiApUJaHwi-gyz2ZsVQVZ_imja2LIbChKgUfAvGkF0qCLeYieKs0dsfIGGOyhofpwQlPXtyFB8ooOc/s2058/IMG_20240204_100707040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="2058" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GSGDNths8dy6XquofhUphMwOVfdek8IuFaTmjic5V_U9G8Ul9mcqCW8GqmZNcPhhFZ89VBJC3MaoVAQCeG9j_UTC2RfE-4UNMqqznJXs9nYg0TiApUJaHwi-gyz2ZsVQVZ_imja2LIbChKgUfAvGkF0qCLeYieKs0dsfIGGOyhofpwQlPXtyFB8ooOc/s320/IMG_20240204_100707040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I made a color mistake - used a light grey over the Kilz and it didn't really look good. The white from the primer came through and I quickly used up this small tube. What I did was mix up white and black and got the perfect color as you can see below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbvXra4kuQ8-HID4ptn0EQlY_hZGFM8as3aBiXpxZ-xTCTnZFKgGL6bvVINhauOjQbkecu7RsaLx-v2qmRkG5Z9PKaMHK5KsZ-5cpC3DsKuVrBfu0BC_NsUUFylDe_5JES3rfIPdxkEHMiFOtUDKcaiT9zNDTguDx0R6Nlf7n-yiVEMwWOsxp2TAAGxM/s2028/IMG_20240204_124705955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="1521" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbvXra4kuQ8-HID4ptn0EQlY_hZGFM8as3aBiXpxZ-xTCTnZFKgGL6bvVINhauOjQbkecu7RsaLx-v2qmRkG5Z9PKaMHK5KsZ-5cpC3DsKuVrBfu0BC_NsUUFylDe_5JES3rfIPdxkEHMiFOtUDKcaiT9zNDTguDx0R6Nlf7n-yiVEMwWOsxp2TAAGxM/s320/IMG_20240204_124705955.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>After adding the felt pads I decided the paint needed to be protected from scratches if possible so I have sprayed the sealant on them. I can replace the pads if I need to since these were added too soon they might not be sticky after the sealant was sprayed on.</p><p>I made a few coaster sets using olive oil for the backs. I love the way the wood look using oil. It's enhanced the wood a little bit and isn't oily to the touch, it sinks in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-0RSx-IF0IaDs8MgJkoe66S1RyrvRt4NgpdLmJBZdRWzeCrotrZGb8Xt-gXBRN4nsYRGrYDzcnkXyyzu2Qlp1BGF6Eb5JnKfysry1xlK8oeK33aYXIZxkf9Z2Ese1hETVT0_YxY1pjrVujxz7-w1cq12vz2ESCBTLkPG6ML88_JxoJRTfR-dpeAUrA0/s2263/IMG_20240204_104848854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2263" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-0RSx-IF0IaDs8MgJkoe66S1RyrvRt4NgpdLmJBZdRWzeCrotrZGb8Xt-gXBRN4nsYRGrYDzcnkXyyzu2Qlp1BGF6Eb5JnKfysry1xlK8oeK33aYXIZxkf9Z2Ese1hETVT0_YxY1pjrVujxz7-w1cq12vz2ESCBTLkPG6ML88_JxoJRTfR-dpeAUrA0/s320/IMG_20240204_104848854.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I made 2 sets of coasters for the shop this weekend. They'll be grouted soon, it doesn't take long for these kinds of mosaics to dry.</p><p>The funniest part for me was telling myself NOT to cut them into triangles which is my "go to". It was hard to leave them in squares. And it was hard for me to go back 20 years to a simple design in my head. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf3N8HfIkTautTugdI0J5eVEEfiWpzUHFtI9blNM_KY0gIMoC2ncWZTJK1_nOujI990gmEtLi6qktxD-VL3xWVFJZHHr18fMnu1WrJXu6LTGdJ7Q8KxSqDIGiOjkHyl8b7Ae9Mzx6uVkWAAeSs4S4GJ2W00r_a9N-80oXPIKZticc4p2VfDyuEO7vGXE/s1892/IMG_20240204_113724318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="1419" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf3N8HfIkTautTugdI0J5eVEEfiWpzUHFtI9blNM_KY0gIMoC2ncWZTJK1_nOujI990gmEtLi6qktxD-VL3xWVFJZHHr18fMnu1WrJXu6LTGdJ7Q8KxSqDIGiOjkHyl8b7Ae9Mzx6uVkWAAeSs4S4GJ2W00r_a9N-80oXPIKZticc4p2VfDyuEO7vGXE/s320/IMG_20240204_113724318.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitajb5DqlJXn8YHFku04yNllMSQdeIbI2GdKW5NNWKyCN1_bgCV1dHgDGAwSH_uiEgnLBE-NctjX0zMWnxrRP3D5iZyXbv_b8OfFma-S0bw86SSeqWqkgwRDd-DuM5fLmcvAG9XsAvCbXSuX7BwDFrtKJ6vQZttK6stqKnVOHvWZJk58miOVUIc6Zi9jM/s2215/IMG_20240205_052605234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1661" data-original-width="2215" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitajb5DqlJXn8YHFku04yNllMSQdeIbI2GdKW5NNWKyCN1_bgCV1dHgDGAwSH_uiEgnLBE-NctjX0zMWnxrRP3D5iZyXbv_b8OfFma-S0bw86SSeqWqkgwRDd-DuM5fLmcvAG9XsAvCbXSuX7BwDFrtKJ6vQZttK6stqKnVOHvWZJk58miOVUIc6Zi9jM/s320/IMG_20240205_052605234.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>They look like a quilt with the blue tape around them. The tape was used as a measurement guide for me. This tape is 1/2 inch wide. Perfect. Believe it or not, I can't draw a straight line. Not even with the help of a ruler. Using this tape makes it so much easier to get a straight line and it will come off after I've grouted.</p><p>I know I shared the color tiles last time, but I'll share them all again below. I'm not sure all will get used in the coasters but I have a lot of them and can use them throughout the months in future mosaics yet to be dreamed of.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqeU7bhUoUQ2O_X2ZuVN4iJKA_oa3wthuZf_cBG2vtDfAKEhBgt40kMtF_rIH72HPdP92qLVeTHuBfQ7umiWWQlKpZ3drfC4w83JqoWExrw9iM_5JBIc_oa5mL9wHHjtrwl-ujOlpNL7j4IsnlWsW536J1amcM70DrABg1WNn7O7VrVZT8O1MmHAaNjA/s1976/IMG_20240201_112429366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1976" data-original-width="1482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqeU7bhUoUQ2O_X2ZuVN4iJKA_oa3wthuZf_cBG2vtDfAKEhBgt40kMtF_rIH72HPdP92qLVeTHuBfQ7umiWWQlKpZ3drfC4w83JqoWExrw9iM_5JBIc_oa5mL9wHHjtrwl-ujOlpNL7j4IsnlWsW536J1amcM70DrABg1WNn7O7VrVZT8O1MmHAaNjA/s320/IMG_20240201_112429366.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The supplies list is below. I'm not including the tray because it basically fell apart.</p><p>If you make mosaics, I highly recommend these two sites. <br /></p><p>Vitreous and Morjoâ„¢ Mosaic Tile: <a href="https://mosaicartsupply.com/">https://mosaicartsupply.com/</a><br /></p><p>Van Gogh Stained Glass: <a href="https://mosaicsbymaria.com/">https://mosaicsbymaria.com/</a><br /></p><p>The glue I prefer is: <i>Aleene's Original Tacky Glue</i>. It is easily found and reasonably priced. If you're doing indoor mosaics, this works really well watered down a bit (ratio 1:1) as a primer, sealer and over glass-on-glass mosaics to make sure the grout doesn't bleed through the stained glass before grouting, and as an adhesive full strength for glass, dishes and mirror. It takes a little while to dry to clear but it does get there. <br /></p><p>Next post will have a mixed media project I've worked on and some painting/doodling. Look for that midweek.<br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
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EarthMotherMosaics <p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-72110971039021599742024-02-01T06:00:00.012-05:002024-02-01T06:00:00.138-05:00In The Studio - Part 2<p> To continue ... more photos and explanations under each one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZ_Q-XWvb90oWW2CcSUFpvbGCQpN30-ABd6qE9UNsLZELXRUXpuz6g21ae94VRfb1TYTC-v8FCKpXQuZnJ7E-4riNtXZD4G25R15AEFu4xcRAjkVbi75K59wegvnIakUM47LH2P7xkUIBc-4HDJ3hIYPPwnA9acwWWtW8SgWE2uSdCwgcADpnnwYkksA/s1746/IMG_20240129_141005331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="1746" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZ_Q-XWvb90oWW2CcSUFpvbGCQpN30-ABd6qE9UNsLZELXRUXpuz6g21ae94VRfb1TYTC-v8FCKpXQuZnJ7E-4riNtXZD4G25R15AEFu4xcRAjkVbi75K59wegvnIakUM47LH2P7xkUIBc-4HDJ3hIYPPwnA9acwWWtW8SgWE2uSdCwgcADpnnwYkksA/s320/IMG_20240129_141005331.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I've been gathering up the tiles for the tray I am making for my daughter and her husband in Norway. I shared before the design I had in mind but it wasn't working with their color scheme which is mostly grey, tan, white and black with wood. As far as I can tell, these are easy to relax around. Soothing, I suppose. In any case, I have one more set of iridescent tiles coming on Friday in white and then I can begin the fun part. Making the mosaic! I'm getting some coasters at the end of the week as well and a few will go with this tray using the same tiles.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrWmj6vcNgILci4ks_gihhCsEoPD3I3_urwjjeJBcuxsTnNIqrNlvNgV-by8rBPDP0B5FkQiuxZxJV2GzTYpXcF2CHTcqEg8Ld85U7DKczhUFMXNNwZF2dvqbeIQ0c8lcUPm3E5S4ZndzhHi4MNd8KInNRr4MHSzChNqNFb7O9UucTiOqmvA4o7GXK4s/s2104/IMG_20240129_141505295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2104" data-original-width="1578" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrWmj6vcNgILci4ks_gihhCsEoPD3I3_urwjjeJBcuxsTnNIqrNlvNgV-by8rBPDP0B5FkQiuxZxJV2GzTYpXcF2CHTcqEg8Ld85U7DKczhUFMXNNwZF2dvqbeIQ0c8lcUPm3E5S4ZndzhHi4MNd8KInNRr4MHSzChNqNFb7O9UucTiOqmvA4o7GXK4s/s320/IMG_20240129_141505295.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Here's the color choices for the dish I am going to mosaic. It took a while to decide on these colors. I think I'd be happiest with less color choices sometimes ... I know ... we human's are never satisfied. However, I really do love all the choices I have. It wasn't always this way, I remind myself. The decision this time was gold Van Gogh glass, green glass dots, a ceramic dot and black tiles. I'm thinking if I start in the center and work my way out it should be pretty cool looking but I have a way of never finding center, even when I walk I go from one side to the other when I stand up. Hahaha. So I might start on the outer section and work my way in. I'll let you know what I decide.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKveR6UDa1xKKvK8wISavnKdQsB-znSVtkOYo-XfKK0NWCZO44o5QD4pPKPKS45g5tilMCe7951JMLmJEWYMLqDLn50Z89CjexWSLSR7XQBkQSX8nU2IIO80_PiuDUKUMR8GJH35kXhDPD8bdaiYOPPcOHELOVEsDNjiSM0bxuu0w37wWpyzyAusQnn8/s1757/IMG_20240130_093141577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1757" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKveR6UDa1xKKvK8wISavnKdQsB-znSVtkOYo-XfKK0NWCZO44o5QD4pPKPKS45g5tilMCe7951JMLmJEWYMLqDLn50Z89CjexWSLSR7XQBkQSX8nU2IIO80_PiuDUKUMR8GJH35kXhDPD8bdaiYOPPcOHELOVEsDNjiSM0bxuu0w37wWpyzyAusQnn8/s320/IMG_20240130_093141577.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>And ... it was grouting day on Tuesday! 3 switch plate covers, two small dishes (4 inches) and a larger dish (8.5 inches) all done in a popular color around here at the moment ... grey.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0t6T841lY8sP6mT1O48YZe6qFerX-h53y0Knxu2KlL5inl1fPVG_NIZT8S8kvWi0FLFt1RQn-138Ur-kJz88VjHUhxiD0AmwIlvSnxoHWnDygI9Mruig9fEV0dJynUcxBQz6KI8lggCO_mwrt7RIa6GTPCK9j_CZe4zw8YNZDOmnEYkUQjNIlJXCBt4/s1693/IMG_20240130_102449453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1270" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0t6T841lY8sP6mT1O48YZe6qFerX-h53y0Knxu2KlL5inl1fPVG_NIZT8S8kvWi0FLFt1RQn-138Ur-kJz88VjHUhxiD0AmwIlvSnxoHWnDygI9Mruig9fEV0dJynUcxBQz6KI8lggCO_mwrt7RIa6GTPCK9j_CZe4zw8YNZDOmnEYkUQjNIlJXCBt4/s320/IMG_20240130_102449453.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbW7i1V72F6bMHdI1TxM4r48s_TDCTtiG9UKAPT-d5bnd3avvjWKZYLN-Wk1dB0E1kU69bSdHftfq3qttHf9AKJd5Y0OaSqRqJeTOYHnrmUCBLJNPHAviR5kAFSuS2tHZRpOk15L7BcttsHbi06kONFj4kzxMkq_fWwTuOBg25u-YXjRmXxX0LJu58yY/s1856/IMG_20240130_102503622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1392" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbW7i1V72F6bMHdI1TxM4r48s_TDCTtiG9UKAPT-d5bnd3avvjWKZYLN-Wk1dB0E1kU69bSdHftfq3qttHf9AKJd5Y0OaSqRqJeTOYHnrmUCBLJNPHAviR5kAFSuS2tHZRpOk15L7BcttsHbi06kONFj4kzxMkq_fWwTuOBg25u-YXjRmXxX0LJu58yY/s320/IMG_20240130_102503622.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ0wOhgtJRoxF2oB5mSPv-_60bPmwB4ROt3wE2PUxkrUqu6pABYgoqmcA9ZyxkqlDL9QQIR8-tdHaC00dXgWwr-_Ahwwe4jBB98s6h1QTClXfaoTaHVAyC0Kc1jVvId2H9nYp6UlH7r8oP_GThEIyejrbYrTiJrslluGq7SfxRlTXi6LDGdmjeR_Zu98/s1681/IMG_20240130_102517423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1681" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ0wOhgtJRoxF2oB5mSPv-_60bPmwB4ROt3wE2PUxkrUqu6pABYgoqmcA9ZyxkqlDL9QQIR8-tdHaC00dXgWwr-_Ahwwe4jBB98s6h1QTClXfaoTaHVAyC0Kc1jVvId2H9nYp6UlH7r8oP_GThEIyejrbYrTiJrslluGq7SfxRlTXi6LDGdmjeR_Zu98/s320/IMG_20240130_102517423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Out of the three, my favorite turned out to be the heart. That was the first one I made in this group. I really love the way the red glass has a texture to it which became more visible once grouting happened. Very cool.</p><p>I'm still doing finishing touches on the switch plates but when they are all ready for their 15 minutes of fame, I will post here first before listing them on my GoImagine shop. <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3AgLvEPOeiDushbDpM60mF0GlDh_8GBE3-RFx_7xigUvuIQBH3N0KA6c6QjrPXdvuBJq60LFqRkJmnvVSVD2z2wyCKvQeHSmFe6G83NM5sHXJ3tA8Y2BwN2xGpbbU1wPb_BynAntI_e2AFSspuwHP9lN-ZNIiD9UALHfXG88On2k1Wo31c_zF1z9wPU/s1679/IMG_20240130_172518509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="1679" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3AgLvEPOeiDushbDpM60mF0GlDh_8GBE3-RFx_7xigUvuIQBH3N0KA6c6QjrPXdvuBJq60LFqRkJmnvVSVD2z2wyCKvQeHSmFe6G83NM5sHXJ3tA8Y2BwN2xGpbbU1wPb_BynAntI_e2AFSspuwHP9lN-ZNIiD9UALHfXG88On2k1Wo31c_zF1z9wPU/s320/IMG_20240130_172518509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I'm getting ready to doodle on this one. I shared this yesterday. It's water color. I used a stencil for the circles because I am not good at drawing circles freehand. I don't know how much doodling I'll do on it. Maybe just inside the circles. Time will tell.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIc7atcrqW4EMMmTyfd9-DFUJIaiZiVzsAbwHgGbr8kVEnW6HfiBxkv8Rzdnq_OeUlySG2FGofI7JIijJuCFJJRY8WcUy65aed55azWUZfbVgi6u6q3Xml191F-CPi1FTxQUu-q_HSM_msSZhACJ_6gQuRXMY46yee7CTSKHIs3qTsHjv35UDapie9fY/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-16539380521687317272024-01-31T06:00:00.009-05:002024-01-31T06:00:00.352-05:00In The Studio - Part 1<p>In the studio means many places around here. Right now there are things going on in the Purple Palace Art Space, The Garage Art Studio and an area in my room (a large folding table and a laptop table) that are all used often to create art and hold WIP's.</p><p>Ever wonder what it takes to make a mosaic? Besides a little knowledge,
it takes tools. They are scattered here but basically I've got glass
cutters, glue and grout. Throughout the years I've found what I like to
use. I have picks and tweezers in there too. Alcohol swabs can be use
for cuts on my fingers but they also can be used to clean glue off of
glass and mirror. A few tools are missing (like a pumice stone, diamond
head hand tool grinders and the electric grinder in the garage) but they
are all important to me. I'm grateful for these tools and thank them
each time I use them. For real. They help me create what I see in my
head. Why <i>wouldn't</i> I thank them?! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx1XaCDY5pv2R-T_F0lg7APhh6ot-XlPFTk6Zd8Yw9bXuHlllICmH_I0wlAZKP6pwtLgTr6RA1eiP_KSs7f-U6lSpbHiXsXgB_cv8ZdRujP0-3zECoQgKOGBgv0WhqZWgVtcyYmuGVQgTsEuXtlQeMLy34XHZ78d7ETy9tiMRVH_3Or1umZupgANMECY/s1843/IMG_20240130_102119897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1843" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx1XaCDY5pv2R-T_F0lg7APhh6ot-XlPFTk6Zd8Yw9bXuHlllICmH_I0wlAZKP6pwtLgTr6RA1eiP_KSs7f-U6lSpbHiXsXgB_cv8ZdRujP0-3zECoQgKOGBgv0WhqZWgVtcyYmuGVQgTsEuXtlQeMLy34XHZ78d7ETy9tiMRVH_3Or1umZupgANMECY/s320/IMG_20240130_102119897.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I've got a lot of photos to share, so instead of writing about them, I'll share them with descriptions underneath each in two posts this week, breaking it up to make it easier to read.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqblrXr_vyMjhyphenhyphenrR2ImAaMDspKeFYlXlaJYCqfesNPa6wuNdcQvhnTiBi4ZkWVG4fzRJJJzvoLloICk-Ggs2OH1QG_zfwbBU8sh9XAqodi2hPZgK749uu1cyoiLupXaT37xRis5-M1JPbc6NFc1udxWoJCPwkmQgEy9fr5kOtzhl-3CB2ObkdmHuVJwK0/s1800/IMG_20240128_083327472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqblrXr_vyMjhyphenhyphenrR2ImAaMDspKeFYlXlaJYCqfesNPa6wuNdcQvhnTiBi4ZkWVG4fzRJJJzvoLloICk-Ggs2OH1QG_zfwbBU8sh9XAqodi2hPZgK749uu1cyoiLupXaT37xRis5-M1JPbc6NFc1udxWoJCPwkmQgEy9fr5kOtzhl-3CB2ObkdmHuVJwK0/s320/IMG_20240128_083327472.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The latest doodle, now has a lot of color added to it. I actually think I liked it better with no color as shown here. I put it aside and now can't find it ... subtle reminder to myself that not all things come through as I planned, I promptly put it "away" safely, I'm sure. No photo was taken after I finished coloring it in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsPM7rXfzuvEzDTSvKobwnjYqSAwxBOIbRxuBw24FgpRzaoaC9JUjsylTqQXvAXDFNUe8-qcq2zfWgYbE_-G2v5vZcKJL1Ym5QipKjMAoMKyjMZOmbFjwkTkIohOiB8LM4JR-zDrzjD2XiymEmbon8n4KK7Kw5gAEv2IJCADRRuuktFEWreChD-kNZn0/s1453/IMG_20240129_193023809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="1135" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsPM7rXfzuvEzDTSvKobwnjYqSAwxBOIbRxuBw24FgpRzaoaC9JUjsylTqQXvAXDFNUe8-qcq2zfWgYbE_-G2v5vZcKJL1Ym5QipKjMAoMKyjMZOmbFjwkTkIohOiB8LM4JR-zDrzjD2XiymEmbon8n4KK7Kw5gAEv2IJCADRRuuktFEWreChD-kNZn0/s320/IMG_20240129_193023809.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><p>I shared this on Facebook before it was finished. I really love it. The white streak along the left side was an accident with my hair and white paint -- true story. I left it and will always remember how it appeared. Meanwhile, I love the blue background as much if not equal to the dot painting itself. I mixed colors together to get this blue which is another reason I left the white streak. I probably would only end up ruining it if I tried to duplicate the color. It's been sprayed with a sealant and is now sitting in the garage waiting for fumes to dissipate. It'll take about 3-5 days.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5wNn72L6AHZ9vpAlPZByOOXWlIyjNVD6wcT8cmnyN0h7jLf37GGaaOtx2L9mwgIdAlVlDu2WiW5eDQs7uL4bxUWDD3xjG52nvN72cyQOCzYuoidPQUFMEwEdMSImBuwPsAJLKrX84duBtGHQEIoszIM9u9PrfAtDvJtTocXEXdEonqywIznCZvJCGAE/s1901/IMG_20240130_082002073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1901" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5wNn72L6AHZ9vpAlPZByOOXWlIyjNVD6wcT8cmnyN0h7jLf37GGaaOtx2L9mwgIdAlVlDu2WiW5eDQs7uL4bxUWDD3xjG52nvN72cyQOCzYuoidPQUFMEwEdMSImBuwPsAJLKrX84duBtGHQEIoszIM9u9PrfAtDvJtTocXEXdEonqywIznCZvJCGAE/s320/IMG_20240130_082002073.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Here is step one of the water color pieces I just did. I'm going to add doodles with black ink. That should be fun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYAQ0Aqsm9obxNEax2K-2ZgMj7ZUeDQBv3oiO35CxjN01bsXOqWU5smLrWgt_h4UW5-ETmJc7oXKH5nSwnYIZhcDAb-xblh4rmpJBy7QKbvsFxiZ3LStjMucWh0f5spteqidGtepWV8dGfe_yao7VJrLKERSIKkV0d6nWdKNayZHuXPoBXdoNHZzqJPY/s2076/IMG_20240129_192836587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2076" data-original-width="1557" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYAQ0Aqsm9obxNEax2K-2ZgMj7ZUeDQBv3oiO35CxjN01bsXOqWU5smLrWgt_h4UW5-ETmJc7oXKH5nSwnYIZhcDAb-xblh4rmpJBy7QKbvsFxiZ3LStjMucWh0f5spteqidGtepWV8dGfe_yao7VJrLKERSIKkV0d6nWdKNayZHuXPoBXdoNHZzqJPY/s320/IMG_20240129_192836587.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I ordered these beauties from <a href="http://mosaicsbymaria.com">mosaicsbymaria.com</a> a favorite place to shop. I'm planning to use them on canvas with dot paintings. So far it's just a plan, but I'm positive they will eventually make their way into at least one mosaic.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpqZdrKHJZdzu1B7V2JI8B4C2_uOwZ-RQYN0hvHgl7pfr6p4BpPibJIVRG3mKcN7jB0zIHVgiGhJ6AMlsIHZsCh2V7o2IMhC08d0pRy-df43H5EpIDfDTzsKVo5EGyeSO_1g8C7Hag6lP__ZD1vuwLjE6CydXqlbW9Dt5_VB7SE7h1j7b8qMlHL2LQ30/s2045/IMG_20240130_082037216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="2045" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpqZdrKHJZdzu1B7V2JI8B4C2_uOwZ-RQYN0hvHgl7pfr6p4BpPibJIVRG3mKcN7jB0zIHVgiGhJ6AMlsIHZsCh2V7o2IMhC08d0pRy-df43H5EpIDfDTzsKVo5EGyeSO_1g8C7Hag6lP__ZD1vuwLjE6CydXqlbW9Dt5_VB7SE7h1j7b8qMlHL2LQ30/s320/IMG_20240130_082037216.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>When I made this moon, I hadn't any D-rings for attaching before making it. I successfully glued one to the back long after it was finished and it stayed for a few years but didn't last. I studied my alternatives now that I have a little more around to use and came up with what I'll share below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq63MQ28ikPUsHO_5_qXM5ScJLN3jDiLauutOKaAPZZbFRqiiLddXnu_YaDlSOI4E51B7-2oYsiafUR55vS2X3FASeFX3a_U0ptCrkDcNqYgZddIYIMUAoIDj7atf1DphfNKH-n158yW6ACDuV9TAL57rs8_hgOQjfGBMI4LHLCdkbgNNzTYWteQha0yU/s1853/IMG_20240130_082055046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1853" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq63MQ28ikPUsHO_5_qXM5ScJLN3jDiLauutOKaAPZZbFRqiiLddXnu_YaDlSOI4E51B7-2oYsiafUR55vS2X3FASeFX3a_U0ptCrkDcNqYgZddIYIMUAoIDj7atf1DphfNKH-n158yW6ACDuV9TAL57rs8_hgOQjfGBMI4LHLCdkbgNNzTYWteQha0yU/s320/IMG_20240130_082055046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This piece of wood is beautiful. It came from a box of scraps I purchased on eBay months ago. I believe after I sand around the edges a bit, it will be exactly what I need to fix this mosaic.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23xcClXyRyVp9aTelh_CMi1IV_JBEnM8C3gNjw8ZknhUup7gPVctoUwv_594_IYhzlF8_DKD8vZevqtHizhg1Un8SbssMmfUaQUrYOY-Vri8XZpfCsz3P_h8cXpI5RzGh1fOiruQ6yMD0M8L7NtYqnfBfUKiqstnaXrrt4Iodn95waoFmTYcN7sFpbNo/s1925/IMG_20240130_082130141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="1444" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23xcClXyRyVp9aTelh_CMi1IV_JBEnM8C3gNjw8ZknhUup7gPVctoUwv_594_IYhzlF8_DKD8vZevqtHizhg1Un8SbssMmfUaQUrYOY-Vri8XZpfCsz3P_h8cXpI5RzGh1fOiruQ6yMD0M8L7NtYqnfBfUKiqstnaXrrt4Iodn95waoFmTYcN7sFpbNo/s320/IMG_20240130_082130141.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Once I get a hanger on the back of the wood, I'll attach the moon to the board. I really like this moon, so it'll be a welcome addition to the Celestial Wall! I can't wait to share it!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p> Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQ2yfBajKSu7laQHMy2c0RYM3H-DdC6_hKqlvUTAqgobdjBj9eHTqRU4uMu0cLteMhoGy5MOfPkbP6CdsWHwsmkq_qeShJ9m0HZfYq57FHKa_7RLElJTYaBADzRvde6nRm15XQsLA2deEY7swIK3QcE6yvKR9XQ3Btstm4PkjIxvMQIPTEn8dVGYQhXI/s2981/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQ2yfBajKSu7laQHMy2c0RYM3H-DdC6_hKqlvUTAqgobdjBj9eHTqRU4uMu0cLteMhoGy5MOfPkbP6CdsWHwsmkq_qeShJ9m0HZfYq57FHKa_7RLElJTYaBADzRvde6nRm15XQsLA2deEY7swIK3QcE6yvKR9XQ3Btstm4PkjIxvMQIPTEn8dVGYQhXI/s320/IMG_20240126_092040403.jpg" width="240" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-79752005249780653352024-01-23T10:00:00.015-05:002024-01-23T10:00:00.162-05:00From The Purple Palace Art Space<p>The Purple Palace is buzzing right now. That's a really good thing because my routine, normally in the past, was to take the first 3 months off in the new year before getting back to work.</p><p>This year, although it's a bit slow going, I find myself being pulled in a few different directions. Today's post will be dedicated to the mosaic world I live in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfSlHa2qVhyphenhyphen_KGnbjUmb8bGw_nZc57YcXSH1-D22B_EFMDLrlYq10rklwngQrGHcVrAauxYHKRnPBQ5J7PlI6RiSiLud_51pBjwGp17JZlDtlTAp3flP3I0hVSkOOR_vQIuCkh_-sDC2Bv3eR93iC4wy5xrUuymIHAXNgmeVeZ-bYTTD2fZiNWoOVZkk/s2171/IMG_20240120_150915874.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2171" data-original-width="1629" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfSlHa2qVhyphenhyphen_KGnbjUmb8bGw_nZc57YcXSH1-D22B_EFMDLrlYq10rklwngQrGHcVrAauxYHKRnPBQ5J7PlI6RiSiLud_51pBjwGp17JZlDtlTAp3flP3I0hVSkOOR_vQIuCkh_-sDC2Bv3eR93iC4wy5xrUuymIHAXNgmeVeZ-bYTTD2fZiNWoOVZkk/s320/IMG_20240120_150915874.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Don't you love when signs from the Universe appear? I was getting ready to clean out the dried glue from the bottle and saw this heart. Awww ... I am loved.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa6_nhOGro4Q_s6xV9pZwQqlSFq2lNMmb1sZdJm4wZrzEZE_p8FQMDB1GnVcItKKgncxdqU0EHgM4iI9xbU5hZUitf7WHA5FgmMrh7DbsqPifEQlKNxRqc9JIADzYEyNj96-z9e89CtM69amU6n7Vs7Wt9C-1e3I3OObsBVPbCwaBWYikFwTvxM92ZOU/s2086/IMG_20240120_151256548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2086" data-original-width="1564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa6_nhOGro4Q_s6xV9pZwQqlSFq2lNMmb1sZdJm4wZrzEZE_p8FQMDB1GnVcItKKgncxdqU0EHgM4iI9xbU5hZUitf7WHA5FgmMrh7DbsqPifEQlKNxRqc9JIADzYEyNj96-z9e89CtM69amU6n7Vs7Wt9C-1e3I3OObsBVPbCwaBWYikFwTvxM92ZOU/s320/IMG_20240120_151256548.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>From a doodle I made, I cut out the paper and glued it onto this plain white plate. From there, I added stained glass, iridescent glass and mirror.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCHz18V_k5qbglDEplRp3LDmwzk0sf9GrBsrIxmkiGxpCMAIaTerlO4jk7fWoHAqcrBgWke49jwXbwWh-Yo5phpJSfBXUqYzkWNLRabLDZeyHJ0u_g7JUAsJGQWdEAsoVyGfaGXbY7gDoYBV7Euqq68YeNiKykZ6pI3qxNQMLs7-H-Cx7Nv98QOmg8z8Q/s1967/IMG_20240122_115509386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1967" data-original-width="1475" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCHz18V_k5qbglDEplRp3LDmwzk0sf9GrBsrIxmkiGxpCMAIaTerlO4jk7fWoHAqcrBgWke49jwXbwWh-Yo5phpJSfBXUqYzkWNLRabLDZeyHJ0u_g7JUAsJGQWdEAsoVyGfaGXbY7gDoYBV7Euqq68YeNiKykZ6pI3qxNQMLs7-H-Cx7Nv98QOmg8z8Q/s320/IMG_20240122_115509386.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>It's ready for the "to be grouted" pile! Yay! <br /></p><p>Keep watch as I do some grouting, doodling and painting too as well as more mosaics in the weeks and months to come. I did not yet grout as I thought I would yet. That's okay. My mosaics wait patiently until I am ready.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-88913325374861968912024-01-17T11:00:00.004-05:002024-01-17T11:00:00.132-05:00Wintery Mix<p>We had a snowstorm Monday evening into Tuesday morning and it was wonderful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75ASGl5wEDD6yf9P_TF5dMPa6-8sZfU0B2LcpzWdqmefHo9HlEj1cVIcX2hs1gsuoY6EgMWa8dCNsDhPmWuJ_R0DfJ3i_TZuSq1HYgIINfTQpFdbWtaG6DXzQLboRKRrMY33BnDZ-HP2BKPxoMuOZHGWtYwPdKjVbGdS69DBhKSf9a_ZgM6kp52Vbhtw/s1702/IMG_20240116_075034581.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75ASGl5wEDD6yf9P_TF5dMPa6-8sZfU0B2LcpzWdqmefHo9HlEj1cVIcX2hs1gsuoY6EgMWa8dCNsDhPmWuJ_R0DfJ3i_TZuSq1HYgIINfTQpFdbWtaG6DXzQLboRKRrMY33BnDZ-HP2BKPxoMuOZHGWtYwPdKjVbGdS69DBhKSf9a_ZgM6kp52Vbhtw/s320/IMG_20240116_075034581.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><p>Taken through our dining room window showing a bit of the creek that runs along the end of the property. It was so peaceful and quiet for a while. I love when that happens. Everything stops. Noise pollution is halted because it has to, even if it's only for a few hours. Thank you Universe!</p><p>When I was in the garage shortly before the storm, I glanced at the doll I did a mosaic on.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhudhPrquihBI3JcNsEjFBq503TU7endn7JbNwCkRiPP6QGZF7Emsn0Zj2iBm_qPZ0zPlM16kWVJ25xFkkdGglq59rAz7t3KkoQov2xtKxb9a4nXZCndHyb50RbHVfnqSI6A2-MQdml3ET6ZFNIIvM2z7wbuiCs4fComMRgbHdX0zsVPJKnE46LFra3E/s2196/IMG_20231228_100727506_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2196" data-original-width="1647" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhudhPrquihBI3JcNsEjFBq503TU7endn7JbNwCkRiPP6QGZF7Emsn0Zj2iBm_qPZ0zPlM16kWVJ25xFkkdGglq59rAz7t3KkoQov2xtKxb9a4nXZCndHyb50RbHVfnqSI6A2-MQdml3ET6ZFNIIvM2z7wbuiCs4fComMRgbHdX0zsVPJKnE46LFra3E/s320/IMG_20231228_100727506_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>There's one spot at the top of her head that requires a replacement piece of glass but otherwise, she's protecting the garage as best as she can. I found the photo I shared on FB describing her and sharing a collage of photos as to how I made her in 2014.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HO_myAN6xesw-qe7L4HbnYCno1OYTzOQbhJKq3UgtT0pn2wkmsjh_87z9f0e98LubZLoUKAcUx86L16WHWf6nTdsDOCUA-vOg-d6cfjCo6s4YYvE5N05UpsQuzsfsBWhUTd0Y8J-dOpodGnhpe5sTzeHzqiheI-Fls8B05ue4PGdeOVR_f6d6caaZrY/s960/11251162_10207263316046029_4338879254698157104_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HO_myAN6xesw-qe7L4HbnYCno1OYTzOQbhJKq3UgtT0pn2wkmsjh_87z9f0e98LubZLoUKAcUx86L16WHWf6nTdsDOCUA-vOg-d6cfjCo6s4YYvE5N05UpsQuzsfsBWhUTd0Y8J-dOpodGnhpe5sTzeHzqiheI-Fls8B05ue4PGdeOVR_f6d6caaZrY/s320/11251162_10207263316046029_4338879254698157104_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto">I wrote: "This is a
project I did taking a 'meh' porcelain doll and turning her
into a Super Galactic Space Goddess with moon boots and funky glitter
gloves!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto">Actually she was super cute in her bobby socks and ponytail, dressed like a teen from the early 60's. I had wanted to do this mosaic technique for a long time and finally had the idea as to what to do and how. This photo collage shows her as she was. I covered her body in thinset, putting plastic around her arms and legs and face. While it sort of looked morbid it did protect them from thinset as I am really messy when it comes to things like that. Her arms and legs were done using tempered glass, ball chain and white grout. I painted her hands and feet in silver and glitter giving her the "space goddess" look. Galaxies swirl around her body and stars. I'm actually impressed with how she turned out, using plastic beads around the ball chain. I remember I got a lot of cuts from grouting her; 3D is always a challenge in mosaic but legs and arms were a real struggle. Not sure I'd have the patience or the finger dexterity to do one of these now, ten years later.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"><br /></span><div class="x78zum5"><div class="x3nfvp2">I have been binge watching "The Sopranos" on HBO/MAX. I had never seen it and am truly enjoying it and of course doing some doodling along the way.</div><div class="x3nfvp2"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKejiTYWGyuZ7gc5l9LtBtrznDcQa8kE_eQj8Q7CUGy7bePHY0hvdCIrJhru8NRL5Rdtky5b1CN9xfxgKYubMwg1JZ9NJuHscc97yBr3EIJUbAP4jLrJuzxy6bIZfffTieFI8TnXMXIUYEqW5FBbCO4-CQZ_WepGtA6YHYcjOF0Nuc4OsmTur0eib-JbY/s2484/IMG_20240116_175855499~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2484" data-original-width="1863" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKejiTYWGyuZ7gc5l9LtBtrznDcQa8kE_eQj8Q7CUGy7bePHY0hvdCIrJhru8NRL5Rdtky5b1CN9xfxgKYubMwg1JZ9NJuHscc97yBr3EIJUbAP4jLrJuzxy6bIZfffTieFI8TnXMXIUYEqW5FBbCO4-CQZ_WepGtA6YHYcjOF0Nuc4OsmTur0eib-JbY/s320/IMG_20240116_175855499~2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>So far, no mosaics have been worked on this week but I do think I might grout this weekend. Fingers crossed because I do have some things I want to list in the shop. Energy and time will tell.</div><div class="x78zum5"></div><div class="x78zum5"><br /><div class="x3nfvp2"><br /></div></div></div><div class="x78zum5"><div class="x3nfvp2">Enjoy the journey.</div></div><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-39920328041322553352024-01-15T10:00:00.008-05:002024-01-15T10:08:10.568-05:00Keeping Up With The Muses<p> Keeping up with the muses isn't always easy. Over the course of a week I've had thoughts about improvements for the garage space/art studio, mosaics, doodles and painting. It's hard to know where to start some weeks.</p><p>This week I picked starting small with a few mosaics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dsxcz6swJU-UqLuqqCbittPQuU0ePI6ShNc9wbm_W6nUpGHtTwLmNy424_gHlLxAH0CX5j1CQwTIxlnfir1Ym2hmKwwqW7w79fXQ01pL8Nn27jXvlpHvYHo7ROKrt6PewnEmhdLbjG27qjZe2kSZwneayDSFRIM9YQB6WQUQzacV3z00_oQSERnC7Zs/s2012/IMG_20240112_121043254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="1509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dsxcz6swJU-UqLuqqCbittPQuU0ePI6ShNc9wbm_W6nUpGHtTwLmNy424_gHlLxAH0CX5j1CQwTIxlnfir1Ym2hmKwwqW7w79fXQ01pL8Nn27jXvlpHvYHo7ROKrt6PewnEmhdLbjG27qjZe2kSZwneayDSFRIM9YQB6WQUQzacV3z00_oQSERnC7Zs/s320/IMG_20240112_121043254.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The plan for this one is to get it listed on my <a href="https://goimagine.com/artbyearthmothermosaics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoImagine Shop</a> before Valentine's Day. Also some pendants I've made over the years will probably make their way into the shop. We shall see.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQqcnkXvl_T7a25NJp69H6Tti9J66K2W1Dna_LesgwaZHV0jFWwN0DfkkwyreNrHW97S8EqF7e-xrzRJwVvU9lbuvTqbpyJLHKrZXcltZRrO1evrba1JunTayvoyJnyLixTt3yxtgjvZ3rub8_YNj8OZpE8aCdHJLlmsB-D65O8HkITuCritLOx8e9YQ/s2278/IMG_20240113_120540538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2278" data-original-width="1708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQqcnkXvl_T7a25NJp69H6Tti9J66K2W1Dna_LesgwaZHV0jFWwN0DfkkwyreNrHW97S8EqF7e-xrzRJwVvU9lbuvTqbpyJLHKrZXcltZRrO1evrba1JunTayvoyJnyLixTt3yxtgjvZ3rub8_YNj8OZpE8aCdHJLlmsB-D65O8HkITuCritLOx8e9YQ/s320/IMG_20240113_120540538.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>A favorite design, you may have noticed, done on a small ceramic plate like the heart above. These little plates are the perfect size to add a little color or interest in any room in your home. I hope to get this one listed as well. That's the plan, anyway. </p><p>I did move on to doodles. A few were painted in watercolor, some using alcohol ink and others using Sharpie markers along with black ink.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZPHYriZZc-8q-yCqXqiSItxPNyZsC6lybSvzjGuiXLE57mgkH58KT6ie0rO73v4RlGWUQouMc9Pt1JsCFdNbnkgTLe-okJp8pqQ5m0jCqcQ9OHSV1jX2lhqNJnqmqMv8V0N5_xhqieMDcWvAi3gRz9O2sBZjZN0fmlwj8YMNSmf7W4_45Ulk4SuVhRc/s1666/IMG_20240115_090226136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1666" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZPHYriZZc-8q-yCqXqiSItxPNyZsC6lybSvzjGuiXLE57mgkH58KT6ie0rO73v4RlGWUQouMc9Pt1JsCFdNbnkgTLe-okJp8pqQ5m0jCqcQ9OHSV1jX2lhqNJnqmqMv8V0N5_xhqieMDcWvAi3gRz9O2sBZjZN0fmlwj8YMNSmf7W4_45Ulk4SuVhRc/s320/IMG_20240115_090226136.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I shared the bottom right last time. Top right isn't finished with adding doodles. I started to work on it but thought it looked pretty good as it was and I may have ruined it. I will go back to doodling on it with ink because I started it. It's been put aside for now.</p><p>Out of the ones I shared in the above photo, this is the winner in my eyes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2xqYSCelxR024CQ13GabNu0RuVWFplshFWguO63wNYitrUqOBI1xqb4dKAFiGj__Epk-8AxYRWq6Iv4-hni0pQY9xQSWhc1fc-xsWLn53M8nJOTalCklUaTvY2ogW81Eu4DkNZpu02yuBggNipW4sO_5z8LDzuI22uE9J6uNqPLpXzA3h3m2UTLkkyA/s1709/IMG_20240115_090249762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="1709" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2xqYSCelxR024CQ13GabNu0RuVWFplshFWguO63wNYitrUqOBI1xqb4dKAFiGj__Epk-8AxYRWq6Iv4-hni0pQY9xQSWhc1fc-xsWLn53M8nJOTalCklUaTvY2ogW81Eu4DkNZpu02yuBggNipW4sO_5z8LDzuI22uE9J6uNqPLpXzA3h3m2UTLkkyA/s320/IMG_20240115_090249762.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It became a window. The bohemian curtain draped along the left side, the couch peeking up from the bottom. Then the flowers which could be wall paper, a painting, a stained glass window or even a funky garden. This became something. That's the thing about intuitive art. You never know where it will lead!</p><p>I also took some time to paint a few canvases. It's unclear if they will be for mosaics or for painting. Possibly dot painting. I'll share them as I create them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkUTM-LQx4XbbqT-mZRLSB3sZML6VDLTgBSr7b7pS7jWuHG4ueqaMBum1QObXbEEJ7hkz2hfK9Y-TnHp1GtuGWsYHD92910Mpe32BW3e_yaRDEHnzhyWpIXKEIuVHcVmmAoFNB4j3hwfMDQ00iusGQG3kM-28UyxDIOJSAsHkvSJbPOCyFUfiZwCpW9w/s1946/IMG_20240115_095427713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1946" data-original-width="1459" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkUTM-LQx4XbbqT-mZRLSB3sZML6VDLTgBSr7b7pS7jWuHG4ueqaMBum1QObXbEEJ7hkz2hfK9Y-TnHp1GtuGWsYHD92910Mpe32BW3e_yaRDEHnzhyWpIXKEIuVHcVmmAoFNB4j3hwfMDQ00iusGQG3kM-28UyxDIOJSAsHkvSJbPOCyFUfiZwCpW9w/s320/IMG_20240115_095427713.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-49324206804556551532024-01-11T11:00:00.022-05:002024-01-11T11:00:00.134-05:00Bits of This and That<p> Bits of this and that are happening in the Purple Palace right now.</p><p>I got a nice wooden tray last week and have plans to gift it to my daughter and son-in-law who live in Norway. Their color scheme is all neutral and mostly grey. It's clean and functional, easy on the eyes and I suppose very soothing for those who need to relax when not active.</p><p>Here's the tray after I used a little sand paper on the inside to help grip the tesserae I'll be using.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN2UXfrFrHGDqbocWNPpzi90KzJF0KREz0afGcWPC9QRzmDE4prLH3ETSpHxPL_a42mDfgwImC8l1DM32aT0TiDn7QdCSnZqhf7ncMIZlpKqCuskyLzK6TH7ux2emLTe9-cnvEs7YB5hpwrlx7QLsJP2TMaUFADQXtClm7YGEv7wmntC-W6kWvI2tBVg/s2217/IMG_20240111_094510764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="1662" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN2UXfrFrHGDqbocWNPpzi90KzJF0KREz0afGcWPC9QRzmDE4prLH3ETSpHxPL_a42mDfgwImC8l1DM32aT0TiDn7QdCSnZqhf7ncMIZlpKqCuskyLzK6TH7ux2emLTe9-cnvEs7YB5hpwrlx7QLsJP2TMaUFADQXtClm7YGEv7wmntC-W6kWvI2tBVg/s320/IMG_20240111_094510764.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I like the way it's made; sturdy enough to hold a mosaic and solid as wood pieces should be.</p><p>I thought I had enough tiles and glass to cover it in a neutral color but the actual color of the wood took over and I ended up with something very pretty but not "right".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16roQfo9pfQUxzTTQwN33FBvR4CE3S3r182H5uzjbqK32QrcJz9eKL1q9eikVRtIrO-1Orc3UXyb8mc9AEtFzQ2m76OwGa7EObKq_OF1D_k0I9D9PtzRpOKzaYrz0d-a95rYKG2Z9JhMqMN8qUwb9_tXNUIgMuWuTTtDxF43Y4QfZp01soc-ibhGvzd4/s2036/IMG_20240109_122215507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2036" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16roQfo9pfQUxzTTQwN33FBvR4CE3S3r182H5uzjbqK32QrcJz9eKL1q9eikVRtIrO-1Orc3UXyb8mc9AEtFzQ2m76OwGa7EObKq_OF1D_k0I9D9PtzRpOKzaYrz0d-a95rYKG2Z9JhMqMN8qUwb9_tXNUIgMuWuTTtDxF43Y4QfZp01soc-ibhGvzd4/s320/IMG_20240109_122215507.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>After trying a few different combinations of tiles and glass, I thought this was really pretty but not at all grey or neutral enough for them. I want them to use it or at least display it once it's gifted. That means a trip to the online mosaic supply shops I like to go to. I'm still hunting for the perfect colors and have narrowed it down a bit. Within the next few weeks I should be able to order what I need and try again.</p><p>Meanwhile, I have done a few doodles and some painting. I'm using big canvases (12 x 15 inches) for painting practice at the moment. I need to hone my dot painting skills a little more. I did the background on this canvas using acrylics and a large brush. There emerged, intuitively, Sedona type rocks maybe at sunrise and in the foreground some trees still in the darkness. If you're able to enlarge this photo, look at the painting closely. This was not planned and as I studied it after doing the practice pieces on it, I realized it makes a really nice painting all on its own. I think I've got the hang of acrylics on canvas more now. I'm entitling this "Sedona at Sunrise" because that's how it started.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQ5ajPz8oZ1F5taJlKSdkCTNY97YHrT6QEQs7w51B2ggKvSpBp0ojXfJ-znPhOI4ZrtANTy6os6akwgyZLw868bb4UBDhAa7_K-ytuESVNbT7svEATKzGD3eTC_UJJ9C2uTRGDdlGC8DWdAcYUblkRVg-12dRmFs3MGoWSvy539tOZz0pmrSA4Mt1hFI/s1841/IMG_20240111_094717779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1381" data-original-width="1841" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQ5ajPz8oZ1F5taJlKSdkCTNY97YHrT6QEQs7w51B2ggKvSpBp0ojXfJ-znPhOI4ZrtANTy6os6akwgyZLw868bb4UBDhAa7_K-ytuESVNbT7svEATKzGD3eTC_UJJ9C2uTRGDdlGC8DWdAcYUblkRVg-12dRmFs3MGoWSvy539tOZz0pmrSA4Mt1hFI/s320/IMG_20240111_094717779.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The heart is from a piece of a doodle that I decided to cut into shapes (I shared that in a previous post), there's a tarot card, "The Moon" with wonky dots around it ... my eyes and brain fought at the angle on this and neither won so it is crooked. I like the idea of using the old tarot cards. I lost quite a few of them over the years as they got shuffled from box to box while moving more than a few times. What I have left will be used in my art. A few dots using stencils as the original design and then filling them in weren't all that wonderful. Still not 100% sure I have that technique. More practice is needed for sure. And then I grabbed the letter stamps I have for clay and stuck them in paint. "Peace" was born.</p><p>I also found some old clay pieces I did about 10 years ago and pulled one out that works well on this dot painting on 5 x 7 inch canvas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf4lw8XPxd5b3C6DMjdr8eu3p_bVaAfdOAJScVmTx8yFFpS6FU5N37Z4R_PHnBwgCL61mQD05Ta_9rqdwrhYq78GR0U_qX2XEz6M84mGIqO2Az4hlg_VZ6lslGU7M69rnaJ5mL5HvkmUDxV8VNbGOi6R7KVGznAnsR9HjoAdRMc1dzlffS4G_o1aCXLI/s1639/IMG_20240111_094648484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="1229" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf4lw8XPxd5b3C6DMjdr8eu3p_bVaAfdOAJScVmTx8yFFpS6FU5N37Z4R_PHnBwgCL61mQD05Ta_9rqdwrhYq78GR0U_qX2XEz6M84mGIqO2Az4hlg_VZ6lslGU7M69rnaJ5mL5HvkmUDxV8VNbGOi6R7KVGznAnsR9HjoAdRMc1dzlffS4G_o1aCXLI/s320/IMG_20240111_094648484.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The background has about 15 layers of paint on it, well maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but it started as one thing and ended as a pretty background. There were clouds on the left side and a few are still visible. I think the white is great for doing dots. I will get more adventurous with other colors as I learn what tools I like to use. Meanwhile, this is a friendly reminder to "DO YOGA".<br /><p>Here are a few doodles using water color, markers and ink. The top photo isn't finished yet.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PU_tfOcjs_En3mjqjeAkyhxJcCiy4TOqEIvtC37Wcqxu3F_xeg8uUlYTsRMVW8JtBn645tiJ8W46bQ9z9PVJpdENsy0YLq1WMuoDrd4Fz4NnyDLZUySxrvDscKpUFSXU0-UeD_M1PrkmrgcxbUfUnJ4phyeQmEC7DV3bv53-FMSgpKHRFJpzrjfAG_g/s1651/IMG_20240111_094545411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1651" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PU_tfOcjs_En3mjqjeAkyhxJcCiy4TOqEIvtC37Wcqxu3F_xeg8uUlYTsRMVW8JtBn645tiJ8W46bQ9z9PVJpdENsy0YLq1WMuoDrd4Fz4NnyDLZUySxrvDscKpUFSXU0-UeD_M1PrkmrgcxbUfUnJ4phyeQmEC7DV3bv53-FMSgpKHRFJpzrjfAG_g/s320/IMG_20240111_094545411.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUs9siVn625R60mq9KcPi-fAxKV38levMxoZm1HZx8vrb5mwn8OcR5UcXJuXvDO-W-GI3ffagl4SNZ2x6KFUbtvc-wnGxxrsTEthKNIqVFlv9ElHp41kMuFeVoHYCGFKq_u8VpKYeTgQjlk-R-FnTqfP9w0kVpv76Bbk9p1ofgv2coAumueBid9FYQ8s/s1647/IMG_20240111_094617394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="1647" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUs9siVn625R60mq9KcPi-fAxKV38levMxoZm1HZx8vrb5mwn8OcR5UcXJuXvDO-W-GI3ffagl4SNZ2x6KFUbtvc-wnGxxrsTEthKNIqVFlv9ElHp41kMuFeVoHYCGFKq_u8VpKYeTgQjlk-R-FnTqfP9w0kVpv76Bbk9p1ofgv2coAumueBid9FYQ8s/s320/IMG_20240111_094617394.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>And that's about all I have to show for this week.</p><p>Next week there should be some small mosaic beauties as I pull the little white dishes out, grout the switch plate covers and ?? I never know where the muses will take me.</p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-34136960940684282332024-01-05T11:00:00.011-05:002024-01-05T11:00:00.138-05:00Acrylics, Watercolor and Alcohol Ink - Oh My!<div><p>Acrylics, Watercolor and Alcohol Ink - Oh My! So many things to share right now! I've been busy.</p><p>Acrylics are still new for me, even though I've used them longer than any other paint medium. I used them mostly to paint the sides and backs of wood or MDF I created a mosaic on. Just recently I've decided to use them on paper and see what happens.</p><p>Below are a few I managed to be happy with and are still in the large 8 x 6 inch glue bound book I made.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMNmHT_dOFBasrSTk-gFmZ_UcCZVCQTRNzVzr7-KxVjS-eMGUBL3iz6lVmLUScmUw9W10YwWJWBQpXFzb7-DbfJIV3G2Ss-Y_EmquEpAoodCP7HIymjeUXgVN0tL10nMPuZ2zf-dcOyfEiJ41pNu5JtfTQTHyrZMVgjJevYv9haGdH4TUxNBNqbrsN9E/s2076/IMG_20231226_183721554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2076" data-original-width="1557" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMNmHT_dOFBasrSTk-gFmZ_UcCZVCQTRNzVzr7-KxVjS-eMGUBL3iz6lVmLUScmUw9W10YwWJWBQpXFzb7-DbfJIV3G2Ss-Y_EmquEpAoodCP7HIymjeUXgVN0tL10nMPuZ2zf-dcOyfEiJ41pNu5JtfTQTHyrZMVgjJevYv9haGdH4TUxNBNqbrsN9E/s320/IMG_20231226_183721554.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Autumn leaves dedicated to my favorite tree from the past.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtK0NQrWpVkf7PLpeWWeBAPR8abbOoeSkMSLe8fwb6XQZ4RFcMpt_CkvUHnNNM6PWRs2roybxseb8tNWqPQbwAAU73UePi2oouptzMAnBk7e1OOw6t721j_U8TuBHfQZ3Z5MP1NG_TaTOthe1TXQJ0_sM3aKbpJ-fWUz8-8AEUIUCMLxdvIX0Yn_UMfos/s1765/IMG_20231228_154251444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1765" data-original-width="1324" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtK0NQrWpVkf7PLpeWWeBAPR8abbOoeSkMSLe8fwb6XQZ4RFcMpt_CkvUHnNNM6PWRs2roybxseb8tNWqPQbwAAU73UePi2oouptzMAnBk7e1OOw6t721j_U8TuBHfQZ3Z5MP1NG_TaTOthe1TXQJ0_sM3aKbpJ-fWUz8-8AEUIUCMLxdvIX0Yn_UMfos/s320/IMG_20231228_154251444.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Spring Flowers dedicated to my favorite spot by the creek on our property.</p><p> As you can see, many pages were ripped out. I'm going to fill this up in no time using only acrylics.</p><p>The first small book 3-3/4 x 3-1/2 inches, has been filled and I'm working on the second one.</p><p>Here's what the cover on the first book looks like. I used the small art cards I've doodled on over the past few years.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kHObQwnUEyIyhG5cUktghxOMrtEOcBxR9ID92bFUl1nTcUV8YjfyghBNoCqQ_7DuV1DAnjQ8jO-SLC88yMWPxRQn1FlLfXOn3qgoQ96MQhRww9dmeG2SuzsOxXPKuwd12O7PHqCJSnmF_aVgyXSv7kS4R7OLQlrcd8xcxpKPrtsJCAafq-tHWCJ30fU/s1823/IMG_20240104_073012643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1823" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kHObQwnUEyIyhG5cUktghxOMrtEOcBxR9ID92bFUl1nTcUV8YjfyghBNoCqQ_7DuV1DAnjQ8jO-SLC88yMWPxRQn1FlLfXOn3qgoQ96MQhRww9dmeG2SuzsOxXPKuwd12O7PHqCJSnmF_aVgyXSv7kS4R7OLQlrcd8xcxpKPrtsJCAafq-tHWCJ30fU/s320/IMG_20240104_073012643.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>And here are 10 out of 12 pages within this book. All are dated on the back.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHH_31NYgOIKX03JVe9SyYn3WQcEFvEH3qJ3b0V1o3mVwiOOSYht-2Iq0elp1K5Sjw340kHrTm2pzxif8X1X7g5IKJUMmpZS8e3oaCgealwtP7nagGsl7osZ-wrG_aMQVqueU7KWOHa6nPGpqYh6poVSjXeqMrh8uQrEGlOnoAbGAh9c0Gz2DO8HlCeA/s4096/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_04_07_42_13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHH_31NYgOIKX03JVe9SyYn3WQcEFvEH3qJ3b0V1o3mVwiOOSYht-2Iq0elp1K5Sjw340kHrTm2pzxif8X1X7g5IKJUMmpZS8e3oaCgealwtP7nagGsl7osZ-wrG_aMQVqueU7KWOHa6nPGpqYh6poVSjXeqMrh8uQrEGlOnoAbGAh9c0Gz2DO8HlCeA/s320/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_04_07_42_13.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Now the new book is going to have black ink, marker, alcohol inks and both sides will be filled in. Some will have the doodle outlined from the previous page because it bleeds through. My Dad said he likes that the alcohol ink does that and can see a cool looking design on that side as well as the original side. So I'm taking advantage of that, getting two pieces of art for the price of one.</p><p>Here's the cover of the second book. Both front and back have an art card because I'm doing both sides of the paper within.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU8Ps-XDjUDvcHM1hYo40JJV0tU15DvCAibxjsey0UjbCeqbbhBMdEU-wv8qin3qYD9blCcEQfAQCtgYdRZL3SkVKrSdWugnutqcAC4sGPVQypoWUtDfIson53xRARkwwEBfDUGoUbT_58vmHRo5a-UTQYgpXpb7_Mi21DpP3wPmV2DBmypEe5IrfOlI/s2068/IMG_20240104_074815935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="2068" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU8Ps-XDjUDvcHM1hYo40JJV0tU15DvCAibxjsey0UjbCeqbbhBMdEU-wv8qin3qYD9blCcEQfAQCtgYdRZL3SkVKrSdWugnutqcAC4sGPVQypoWUtDfIson53xRARkwwEBfDUGoUbT_58vmHRo5a-UTQYgpXpb7_Mi21DpP3wPmV2DBmypEe5IrfOlI/s320/IMG_20240104_074815935.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Front<br /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6juNj1uL1vBF532vGNKz5ixNfN8fQz2NIGrrod6X11441FNAbOyHXe9aW4LGA6DsGZeAu9J0TKUzCqtEX0WmWH3JRUbBFMexpy_4dRPWGYtnwTPKZwuUOecq1RTLnl71ana4NZ3JA2GrZV0hQQgCft1RX0LkwM4qaPbtTWMfkV1YZE2heiWLmZNwN7o/s1949/IMG_20240104_074822350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1949" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6juNj1uL1vBF532vGNKz5ixNfN8fQz2NIGrrod6X11441FNAbOyHXe9aW4LGA6DsGZeAu9J0TKUzCqtEX0WmWH3JRUbBFMexpy_4dRPWGYtnwTPKZwuUOecq1RTLnl71ana4NZ3JA2GrZV0hQQgCft1RX0LkwM4qaPbtTWMfkV1YZE2heiWLmZNwN7o/s320/IMG_20240104_074822350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back<br /></div></div><div><p>Inside there are only a few pieces of art done. Remember both sides are being drawn and/or painted.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZvxbhBv0p7y-Nwslp2gngrWUfgMZ7cQIekkrcyQIPcTveliggMFveq8zRNOHp9dmVlLxLSGLpgJcprcCEdGm1Le9d6lINYFS2arGYQqMAljm8lguc2mh0PUNl_sjyASXadrwcKm1gRLsGKmsy5qcfJ3NWMHn5D-mT4NNsQnz0vbwIM-qrWqtfoewRRI/s1712/IMG_20240103_153448590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="1284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZvxbhBv0p7y-Nwslp2gngrWUfgMZ7cQIekkrcyQIPcTveliggMFveq8zRNOHp9dmVlLxLSGLpgJcprcCEdGm1Le9d6lINYFS2arGYQqMAljm8lguc2mh0PUNl_sjyASXadrwcKm1gRLsGKmsy5qcfJ3NWMHn5D-mT4NNsQnz0vbwIM-qrWqtfoewRRI/s320/IMG_20240103_153448590.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">First page.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg510NBboV4BpNxEGMwVllxfn6zfJoiPbRdQI6ZZeJ3TbVjQbAfkePh947V6f6TMoBC8WtduZcKOgUEEpeH6X5akjazYPyaoxbvhQRy4jJOx088omiv5tXpd4MAFvp6-sxszH3lgOva7KdL6l05Wl2coybSLRIKWJ5708fxLqmk_eOOPR_27M8k0ZnCsWY/s1879/IMG_20240104_071234187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="1879" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg510NBboV4BpNxEGMwVllxfn6zfJoiPbRdQI6ZZeJ3TbVjQbAfkePh947V6f6TMoBC8WtduZcKOgUEEpeH6X5akjazYPyaoxbvhQRy4jJOx088omiv5tXpd4MAFvp6-sxszH3lgOva7KdL6l05Wl2coybSLRIKWJ5708fxLqmk_eOOPR_27M8k0ZnCsWY/s320/IMG_20240104_071234187.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">The first page again, after page two was made.</div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OcVbiYCFmgLpkahGYRgXrH9RKiJruf3o8-KSe6AEGc-eynDd8ezlJXUGU-5NCA1nSL3UcHgxNJfV3VJs0iUQ4jZg8_PPPI2GeaXeg2Kc94HL-TxjW9izwo0B3HoIiM0RdVR0WdeZmOIAaRIdWlcLPCvxnSjNIcBSdfgt9LZ0SZR5hxmN_F_5h-xle2Q/s1759/IMG_20240104_071219813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1759" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OcVbiYCFmgLpkahGYRgXrH9RKiJruf3o8-KSe6AEGc-eynDd8ezlJXUGU-5NCA1nSL3UcHgxNJfV3VJs0iUQ4jZg8_PPPI2GeaXeg2Kc94HL-TxjW9izwo0B3HoIiM0RdVR0WdeZmOIAaRIdWlcLPCvxnSjNIcBSdfgt9LZ0SZR5hxmN_F_5h-xle2Q/s320/IMG_20240104_071219813.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Second and third pages.<br /><p></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokAiLPWHMHSsi9IH6fc7m3VlfjecG9rG2lqEYWXKdQDerBFvVIbB4wAZLhVApnKHI58gH5mbpWiXTCDpIz8u83dRr0dwxMs7wSqdo1KwhUOE2nyo36vlzNbsd7ZfEHc3JW3WInfxYu0yoU24rav1fHmEaKKsmPZ61D8wI_Difl0_TV61jgBr9hDx6th8/s1882/IMG_20240104_071248033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="1882" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokAiLPWHMHSsi9IH6fc7m3VlfjecG9rG2lqEYWXKdQDerBFvVIbB4wAZLhVApnKHI58gH5mbpWiXTCDpIz8u83dRr0dwxMs7wSqdo1KwhUOE2nyo36vlzNbsd7ZfEHc3JW3WInfxYu0yoU24rav1fHmEaKKsmPZ61D8wI_Difl0_TV61jgBr9hDx6th8/s320/IMG_20240104_071248033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back of page three.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see, it'll take a little bit of time to get the book filled but it's all in the journey and an enjoyable one at that.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also have a few doodles to share that aren't in a book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSAFaPF3Ifdx0d2LUz49V84hVPX_4qooCqb0TqiRpfAkUzGBhkuQgVKA1vpUZCcxQYX5KIvWOeiIyhhUv0m-6L6HaGALJ5LCw9qq1ncww3IuA6oaQuZCuXd87b3HbybnH66cpx9yu4Ej7ofiBLpgkycak-8F4h_seecDtWalwtuo-a6fDMcJRRFD2cNU/s1756/IMG_20231229_141251705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSAFaPF3Ifdx0d2LUz49V84hVPX_4qooCqb0TqiRpfAkUzGBhkuQgVKA1vpUZCcxQYX5KIvWOeiIyhhUv0m-6L6HaGALJ5LCw9qq1ncww3IuA6oaQuZCuXd87b3HbybnH66cpx9yu4Ej7ofiBLpgkycak-8F4h_seecDtWalwtuo-a6fDMcJRRFD2cNU/s320/IMG_20231229_141251705.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a4Ws8bAF5Zt3m9bTtvVhbiwMNyCAhYxFelPGKGv9mbPFnvpcnB9q9p12mSB9M1HNz7ic7fAbpb_tTQfF-ykrXJlKlhzc7pOftowAgXR6KdbA_ni-2y-IkrDSnb6jFigyIubh1y6QqNdR3g9Wl-HcLNivgwIJojHmcSGo9RWOEqHCVkj1uGbH_mXdvG4/s1798/IMG_20240104_071158000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1798" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a4Ws8bAF5Zt3m9bTtvVhbiwMNyCAhYxFelPGKGv9mbPFnvpcnB9q9p12mSB9M1HNz7ic7fAbpb_tTQfF-ykrXJlKlhzc7pOftowAgXR6KdbA_ni-2y-IkrDSnb6jFigyIubh1y6QqNdR3g9Wl-HcLNivgwIJojHmcSGo9RWOEqHCVkj1uGbH_mXdvG4/s320/IMG_20240104_071158000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The top one, pink flowers, is done in Sharpie markers. The second is watercolor and black ink pen posing on my bistro chair.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-24632105084415084202024-01-04T11:00:00.015-05:002024-01-04T11:00:00.132-05:00Doodles and Dots<p> Doodles and dots are everywhere around here! I've taken the evenings to doodle most nights but the dots are once again something I really want to do. During the mid-afternoon, usually after lunch, I pick up the tools and paint. I now have quite a few art canvases in different sizes, which means I can doodle, dot and do ripped paper art on them. Yay!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYC1k9vyhdR9AfXG78QYhorR1-uLwyTyH0uDtNQg6ADu3IC2yeSjjrtXdQ47ukLpVsd9-K0j3Cs_16urktdzK2qkvLqYv1c8NmKUPtvF2ozY9YxIXjgjbaG0s7MHOVT_-pzcDd7U8Wp0ICvQmlh2QwLmN6IgSs3vrHKYYtDESBcDP9JF4GUChFtrODXE/s2358/IMG_20240102_103217622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2358" data-original-width="1769" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYC1k9vyhdR9AfXG78QYhorR1-uLwyTyH0uDtNQg6ADu3IC2yeSjjrtXdQ47ukLpVsd9-K0j3Cs_16urktdzK2qkvLqYv1c8NmKUPtvF2ozY9YxIXjgjbaG0s7MHOVT_-pzcDd7U8Wp0ICvQmlh2QwLmN6IgSs3vrHKYYtDESBcDP9JF4GUChFtrODXE/s320/IMG_20240102_103217622.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I glanced at my art table when I took the above photo. Wow, what a mess. But I love it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7JJ15Xt9n2Wcjb-74-0Kc5MsqwiRQcnUcHKlMqf6qZexvPts4rwnkN27T7FzVz_YDRz0Kdr7d9xzneAUXjw9_5OyMcatdkiGIPqZ4C7BM6zEXNxD_VvFKJMUVPgSbDdpQRjbMkSXE0w5Sx6BpIQGToRm5OAXfsWJ2Esy23RZeCSSca6GZYSOOpUNsag/s2175/IMG_20240102_101238665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="2175" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7JJ15Xt9n2Wcjb-74-0Kc5MsqwiRQcnUcHKlMqf6qZexvPts4rwnkN27T7FzVz_YDRz0Kdr7d9xzneAUXjw9_5OyMcatdkiGIPqZ4C7BM6zEXNxD_VvFKJMUVPgSbDdpQRjbMkSXE0w5Sx6BpIQGToRm5OAXfsWJ2Esy23RZeCSSca6GZYSOOpUNsag/s320/IMG_20240102_101238665.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> </p><p>It shows that I've been busy with many different kinds of things. Yes, you <i>DO</i> see tea bags on there. I take the used tea out and save the paper. Tea bag art is a thing, trust me. Google it if you'd like to get inspired yourself. I like gathering up a lot of them and haven't had much pull toward doing water color on them yet. When I do, I will definitely share the result here.</p><p> I tried <span class="mw-page-title-main">Papier-mâché recently using glue paste and ripped up newsprint. The bowl came out really cool looking and although it's far from perfect, I kinda love it. It's very delicate which makes me love it even more. The bottle, however, did not make it and broke into pieces as I was trying to remove it. I will revisit this art form again soon. I think I just like getting messy.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVnP7oGSPXzTBxrLrNge9RIJzz6qoZBJkbJaofiwqmYZ7yL26Sxsu0nReIJN87linx8vzQmK_HHt2BfRJF9FV-0iCv7uhIzVn10Vq52orRVXHSIh0cRfIB355Q_BaSD45H8mE0cAh__FaRW2srEVspn5rA87C178UNRFZSZ-cNurhC3azEKlZBG2n-Hw/s2194/IMG_20231228_143816097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2194" data-original-width="1645" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVnP7oGSPXzTBxrLrNge9RIJzz6qoZBJkbJaofiwqmYZ7yL26Sxsu0nReIJN87linx8vzQmK_HHt2BfRJF9FV-0iCv7uhIzVn10Vq52orRVXHSIh0cRfIB355Q_BaSD45H8mE0cAh__FaRW2srEVspn5rA87C178UNRFZSZ-cNurhC3azEKlZBG2n-Hw/s320/IMG_20231228_143816097.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebo_yPArP0veI5EBl2PZzopvBboo7bSJWPuhVd29ATqX6gPbfj4YcePdFBdxqfUb3E6o34O0R8Kq12543f3M8EVE0QNV5QmfIEiAdC_AzVmUbCxJR1deIECxxHq_818fhR_BfplSjGpnd-S4Y9Zts7JCjCWZxq5fSYuGwQK2zS0u5XOmPEOJTTxSBKno/s2053/IMG_20231230_102303869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2053" data-original-width="1540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebo_yPArP0veI5EBl2PZzopvBboo7bSJWPuhVd29ATqX6gPbfj4YcePdFBdxqfUb3E6o34O0R8Kq12543f3M8EVE0QNV5QmfIEiAdC_AzVmUbCxJR1deIECxxHq_818fhR_BfplSjGpnd-S4Y9Zts7JCjCWZxq5fSYuGwQK2zS0u5XOmPEOJTTxSBKno/s320/IMG_20231230_102303869.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span class="mw-page-title-main"><br /></span><p></p><p>Below are the dot painted canvases so far. The white background was first and I was disappointed in how it looked. Painting the canvas black before dotting was a game-changer. Definitely the way to go when using canvases for dots.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0nkR9unEpkBlQMD6XHLF97uokt6BddLB94nq1SmCbjkAr72nmumdjh17FSCmv2hLmDwZGgKpUUxgSkhRmNjLCZEAHA07jK6Uwhp7nBOcHeKhsNHBJB1bF_pKAAOWS2Bo4suG1INhlJId3W5NDxmOMuH3SG4zjpM3Y-6WWR2KPoJM-MlkhChDz1R_Aac/s2114/IMG_20231229_213209230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="1585" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0nkR9unEpkBlQMD6XHLF97uokt6BddLB94nq1SmCbjkAr72nmumdjh17FSCmv2hLmDwZGgKpUUxgSkhRmNjLCZEAHA07jK6Uwhp7nBOcHeKhsNHBJB1bF_pKAAOWS2Bo4suG1INhlJId3W5NDxmOMuH3SG4zjpM3Y-6WWR2KPoJM-MlkhChDz1R_Aac/s320/IMG_20231229_213209230.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyUhmOphNWF4vg9jq8yvzSko9SjRW_HqH90rZ0jYFUW9fjmGSh5tUb93CbxWPllVKDsAyreiZOzfOrEXIK9AIOAM_pL7wpew1RMkbLaUrjJm9kONFvThNxGSn4ulJAnqIcjUv6Q3fgCWfKJtiCEWonVnnj12uCzSqhowOdUYiUBLd5npKmF4jrbwFjWw/s1825/IMG_20231231_150627502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1825" data-original-width="1396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyUhmOphNWF4vg9jq8yvzSko9SjRW_HqH90rZ0jYFUW9fjmGSh5tUb93CbxWPllVKDsAyreiZOzfOrEXIK9AIOAM_pL7wpew1RMkbLaUrjJm9kONFvThNxGSn4ulJAnqIcjUv6Q3fgCWfKJtiCEWonVnnj12uCzSqhowOdUYiUBLd5npKmF4jrbwFjWw/s320/IMG_20231231_150627502.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><p>While doing the very last doodle for 2023, close to midnight, I created something unexpected. Normally I just doodle stuff and whatever comes out is cool but almost always very abstract. This piece came to life when I tried to get a dot off of a tool I was using and it wouldn't go, even with a paper towel. So I smeared it kind of, on paper (the spot of orange in the center). After it dried I studied it for a few minutes and thought it would be fun to doodle it. I really can't just put anything aside without some thought.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjBgamlrKve6WEL2Mv6wE425mdv_gQc2RRCgGa13-JMF80MB2MTiUwFUB4MfefSbWF5TwkUKhpAHh6YjJz3Ffd6Z_MWHif8SnIwenUsxZIDYqnvOZfFQ8pJYlAzCzujmxLnKmWvHU1X5jaZiGe0KOIRB6XxFgLDVWGIF02C5p_vrA9ce_RMogN4qRDh8/s2363/IMG_20240101_115706532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="2363" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjBgamlrKve6WEL2Mv6wE425mdv_gQc2RRCgGa13-JMF80MB2MTiUwFUB4MfefSbWF5TwkUKhpAHh6YjJz3Ffd6Z_MWHif8SnIwenUsxZIDYqnvOZfFQ8pJYlAzCzujmxLnKmWvHU1X5jaZiGe0KOIRB6XxFgLDVWGIF02C5p_vrA9ce_RMogN4qRDh8/s320/IMG_20240101_115706532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br />Fox in a Sled" was born. I might frame this one.<br /></p><p>And of course there were doodle disasters that I was going to rip up but I really do have more ripped piece failures than one piece successes at the moment. I decided to do something different and drew some shapes on the back of the not so great looking doodles and will use them in future projects just like the ripped pieces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBm3CJ3nmTO4XBaAbfmYNI22tXg7GQPMUu5TLepHcqtmQUwoidj0MnFKOTJh92t6Dwjmx16km7Sa6VgVhw7yu3csnYCU3TLLsSXwx-gzk8HPDkB2dlMQNrPISXYRLomIFxlQ-x9BGjArdcyv5ffyg2O3hRwtkt1f-6PjjbFMIruGrqnM1Fls8aPHhT7Y/s1957/IMG_20240102_100048841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBm3CJ3nmTO4XBaAbfmYNI22tXg7GQPMUu5TLepHcqtmQUwoidj0MnFKOTJh92t6Dwjmx16km7Sa6VgVhw7yu3csnYCU3TLLsSXwx-gzk8HPDkB2dlMQNrPISXYRLomIFxlQ-x9BGjArdcyv5ffyg2O3hRwtkt1f-6PjjbFMIruGrqnM1Fls8aPHhT7Y/s320/IMG_20240102_100048841.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qVPbVImJhha3plxyX1Sz6E9NDxaj_-3ia3bow-VHOSb-ULTHAy-_oSb81Un8bwNLu3G9lUkHaKdcC1toeGDG2jFcivgcKiy4mjGiqd9MkrYfEOiDZASy8n4EfShg3u2GEcUxXO4-yrFSzioLgFx5zDPvcy3wiQYwP5uDFVULSDnN3mG_lvpGB1R-oX4/s2226/IMG_20240102_105148572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="2226" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qVPbVImJhha3plxyX1Sz6E9NDxaj_-3ia3bow-VHOSb-ULTHAy-_oSb81Un8bwNLu3G9lUkHaKdcC1toeGDG2jFcivgcKiy4mjGiqd9MkrYfEOiDZASy8n4EfShg3u2GEcUxXO4-yrFSzioLgFx5zDPvcy3wiQYwP5uDFVULSDnN3mG_lvpGB1R-oX4/s320/IMG_20240102_105148572.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>One of the things I like to do when I doodle and have been doing this for years, is to separate the page and make little doodles of different things within the circle, square, triangle. They normally take a few evenings to complete depending on the size of the paper. This is 5.5 x 8 inches and took about 8 hours in total to complete.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI20ackPUOWpUpUfIiTt7W14l_JrgCnfX2Stx8jvPeDXnXmJsiUBLajeUmXfEjWeOEQgKpakeKqjzXfeJW4vUYIsDjfQR4igZ1ElCWI7QkshDh5acD9_0N6Fmg-AZeJwTZXeyxKi0geHvarLe8Ay97huH6mnPr4MOKedAgx5X6L8G8vaQyh_FtdcjcHiM/s1490/IMG_20231231_151640918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1490" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI20ackPUOWpUpUfIiTt7W14l_JrgCnfX2Stx8jvPeDXnXmJsiUBLajeUmXfEjWeOEQgKpakeKqjzXfeJW4vUYIsDjfQR4igZ1ElCWI7QkshDh5acD9_0N6Fmg-AZeJwTZXeyxKi0geHvarLe8Ay97huH6mnPr4MOKedAgx5X6L8G8vaQyh_FtdcjcHiM/s320/IMG_20231231_151640918.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It gives me a chance to practice things, like circles and spacing with lines. It's also just really fun to figure out what to put within the spaces. If you look closely, in the center (with "peace" attached to the side), you can see a house with a slanted triangle roof and a big balloon floating by. This was not planned. It just evolved. I <b>LOVE</b> when that happens!</p><p>I'm sure I'll have more to share next week but just in case I don't, enjoy the journey as it unfolds this year.<br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> In gratitude and blessings,</p><p>Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-88821421281056653612024-01-02T11:00:00.002-05:002024-01-02T11:00:00.144-05:00Happy New Year!<p>Happy New Year! I truly hope everyone who reads this has had a peaceful holiday season. Stress can play a major role on these events. I'm wishing all have come into the new year refreshed and ready to handle the months ahead.</p><p>I've been busy being artful in all kinds of ways. I did finally get some ornaments made but just for the immediate family here in our home. I had planned to do one for everyone on my list but the muse was not interested and I gave up trying to do many. I decided to do a few. It was the right decision.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7O94WJd7iigZlepCnj3-BQP4W9553LuHf3qSrRqo9dUHjKHteTZ7X-0BZwwvcU-wkSS-UKxs5yzMLTQkliQw-iPuiD4emZ73LkFhxaSymdQm0zFk9njTfrc80jQEhJLTrHwM2BBkrgafVYJbVjlHROK_ey86RMTmpvsshUxY0JWXvDLuB5CvHV9FJZok/s4096/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_02_09_50_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7O94WJd7iigZlepCnj3-BQP4W9553LuHf3qSrRqo9dUHjKHteTZ7X-0BZwwvcU-wkSS-UKxs5yzMLTQkliQw-iPuiD4emZ73LkFhxaSymdQm0zFk9njTfrc80jQEhJLTrHwM2BBkrgafVYJbVjlHROK_ey86RMTmpvsshUxY0JWXvDLuB5CvHV9FJZok/s320/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_02_09_50_14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>They look so pretty with the Christmas lights around them. Five shots of four ornaments. The sizes are between 2 to 2-1/2 inches.</p><p>Taking inspiration from a coloring app called <i>Zen Color - Color By Number</i> I made myself a mosaic on a microwave plate. It's the only plate I had and I had to make sure I did something special on it. I think I accomplished that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmd13LsN3e2g4a6Tn9wXfhSi3gvGejFz96gXNLQSuvc2jEJQN7bacyiFwXHvrtYVCvj57OyCnh0Fcw6sUldjaCDd1GpKzuVZdOgjypH8lMGlVuNkAF8E54kjkF3S6Hjo8FYI9eGI2F6BiCiFyi_X_wEuPnh-r118qFNc1ul2fmqDuEBiLQVJ3X_E1ePi8/s1024/647075bb2fa7983029a729e4_false.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmd13LsN3e2g4a6Tn9wXfhSi3gvGejFz96gXNLQSuvc2jEJQN7bacyiFwXHvrtYVCvj57OyCnh0Fcw6sUldjaCDd1GpKzuVZdOgjypH8lMGlVuNkAF8E54kjkF3S6Hjo8FYI9eGI2F6BiCiFyi_X_wEuPnh-r118qFNc1ul2fmqDuEBiLQVJ3X_E1ePi8/s320/647075bb2fa7983029a729e4_false.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyxu9QxVdGytnEV72YftMGBw4RK-BSQ6P926TS85QX4H2dn8VDpbpTs0BBzOn5dnIV00aOux0vWnQ4UODrexv24Lv91S_Ew4aDYUJD4dsfu875vfYN5UH8Dp0uqg6_Q3O_qxixC5KsX1fdozvIqnCyvNhnZ2GiouMQ1R0D9yqYrkdn6xI4FxMTXbyQ7k/s1702/IMG_20231222_143457377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1276" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyxu9QxVdGytnEV72YftMGBw4RK-BSQ6P926TS85QX4H2dn8VDpbpTs0BBzOn5dnIV00aOux0vWnQ4UODrexv24Lv91S_Ew4aDYUJD4dsfu875vfYN5UH8Dp0uqg6_Q3O_qxixC5KsX1fdozvIqnCyvNhnZ2GiouMQ1R0D9yqYrkdn6xI4FxMTXbyQ7k/s320/IMG_20231222_143457377.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0aOwuYde9qqyZTVUo13ZCHPn1KRfST5SOr2j7uGNBElA1z3cQFq-KvdVH0ke5nM9iqElJwvU4fVOPxv63G-GbqGppWAg0MMT6yYbhQAdw3dUuDB-AnlAAEMZbvIRHgnAxvDTkK0uuZgXc8jPUuzR8uu_JWqd4oDplM9fckW5hgOTVZetzdSUYg4MHa4/s1861/IMG_20231224_142901516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="1396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0aOwuYde9qqyZTVUo13ZCHPn1KRfST5SOr2j7uGNBElA1z3cQFq-KvdVH0ke5nM9iqElJwvU4fVOPxv63G-GbqGppWAg0MMT6yYbhQAdw3dUuDB-AnlAAEMZbvIRHgnAxvDTkK0uuZgXc8jPUuzR8uu_JWqd4oDplM9fckW5hgOTVZetzdSUYg4MHa4/s320/IMG_20231224_142901516.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEddSD1kT6h7VtDFB9wTUx6gFxLNbENZbuz9xHqh1fhbcafJYbEGuxt6Kr0eqK1H47tU7FyZ_xWW18mW7vxhM23Gxq6L5XOQFEX_V6OxIdRsoTSzlEbcMrdxZ1sxsVICRrr8fkbtjQx7Vaib_EwHCfVeEmESX2Jl5MaMysFAGiwaBarmxPY0AfShy0SuQ/s1810/IMG_20231230_114940254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="1357" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEddSD1kT6h7VtDFB9wTUx6gFxLNbENZbuz9xHqh1fhbcafJYbEGuxt6Kr0eqK1H47tU7FyZ_xWW18mW7vxhM23Gxq6L5XOQFEX_V6OxIdRsoTSzlEbcMrdxZ1sxsVICRrr8fkbtjQx7Vaib_EwHCfVeEmESX2Jl5MaMysFAGiwaBarmxPY0AfShy0SuQ/s320/IMG_20231230_114940254.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25Ga31KVfWhi9iul5BTnKd1Cx_nBBa2vlYILqSqaWjkgQAcgvVBZ2IWV5Ud9Hkn-fCywwEtR-zfypWaRg-bMCqegQg-uwK8pypWiRLp-i-3dgXpoLMaEy4y245gdPk_jZCtw7dJx3idXnV4y1oQW2DAoBW3K3zyrsLqBFPUeCLDBO4_DpXOOUS5urcq4/s2388/IMG_20231231_085739950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2332" data-original-width="2388" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25Ga31KVfWhi9iul5BTnKd1Cx_nBBa2vlYILqSqaWjkgQAcgvVBZ2IWV5Ud9Hkn-fCywwEtR-zfypWaRg-bMCqegQg-uwK8pypWiRLp-i-3dgXpoLMaEy4y245gdPk_jZCtw7dJx3idXnV4y1oQW2DAoBW3K3zyrsLqBFPUeCLDBO4_DpXOOUS5urcq4/s320/IMG_20231231_085739950.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> </p><p>I'm very proud of how it turned out. This one will not be sold for quite some time, if ever. I think it should stay with me.</p><p>I have added a few pieces of art to my walls and around the room now dubbed "the art gallery" recently. Some need to find the perfect spot and haven't yet been hung.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK7L4c9Rh4FOtILJBhIZz4D395WxdfPOG9pg_Qx-fuSucX5rQjl0DZUK_tbFpyI54NS1C3Z-msMcui_2ECIdfX0iJOboF_YFv468lYIIpt-ypw0Wxh9oBa5B82oU7OKdmQ2lZ1GX8yCxDM6-9iesa4x6WDEtUkSbn5tyqtw0AcAHTNSmNEw3pp3XiiQY/s4096/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_02_09_54_41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK7L4c9Rh4FOtILJBhIZz4D395WxdfPOG9pg_Qx-fuSucX5rQjl0DZUK_tbFpyI54NS1C3Z-msMcui_2ECIdfX0iJOboF_YFv468lYIIpt-ypw0Wxh9oBa5B82oU7OKdmQ2lZ1GX8yCxDM6-9iesa4x6WDEtUkSbn5tyqtw0AcAHTNSmNEw3pp3XiiQY/s320/Photo%20Collage%20Maker_2024_01_02_09_54_41.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>In this collage above you can see the bottle stopper. I made this using a small light bulb that didn't fit my lava lamp. It DOES fit perfectly inside a mosaic bottle. Pretty nifty, huh?</p><p>I recently found a great sale on small ceramic dishes used for dipping sauces. I plan to put a mosaic inside of course but gave my daughter a few to use for their original purpose. Once a mosaic goes into them, they can no longer be used for food.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwrdEdqm3jDJqZY16FRuf-xgcjLsX-YP0v-JQfe4zBjjZnO2Jc9jcLnYSCXG367zbkbRxicGkl6ygKCpq0xhQ5lx_vFM0Cb4ZKXUaSsHl-eyj6M1vpnDfEP6QyvhhDHTYE9J_hV-Dxa-6eBUo1rDfagOh3xv_Z8CgjC15b56LEPomJKoMbZEEP3H0lrI/s2647/IMG_20240101_145454675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2647" data-original-width="1985" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwrdEdqm3jDJqZY16FRuf-xgcjLsX-YP0v-JQfe4zBjjZnO2Jc9jcLnYSCXG367zbkbRxicGkl6ygKCpq0xhQ5lx_vFM0Cb4ZKXUaSsHl-eyj6M1vpnDfEP6QyvhhDHTYE9J_hV-Dxa-6eBUo1rDfagOh3xv_Z8CgjC15b56LEPomJKoMbZEEP3H0lrI/s320/IMG_20240101_145454675.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Small art is where I'm headed more often these days. I'm okay with that.</p><p>Another post will come through on Thursday, sharing doodles and dot painting.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-60962182098809135152023-12-21T09:00:00.009-05:002023-12-21T09:00:00.133-05:00Happy Holidays!<p> And Happy New Year. GOODBYE 2023!</p><p>Generally, I take this time now to spend with my family, relax and enjoy a few weeks before starting once more with art.</p><p>This year was a little stilted for me; not more than one sale for the entire year made me realize I really am making art just for myself. Guess what? I'm okay with that! I make some kind of art almost daily and it's the best life ever.</p><p>I do have a few things to share and will continue to do that next year as well. Whether selling my art or keeping it to enjoy here, I will do what I can to continue the art journey for as long as I can.</p><p>Now, there are a few things to post about this week:</p><p>First, is "The Tower of Now" mosaic shrine. Whenever I remember to use up the extra black grout I've mixed, I have been adding it to the tower. I built this in September of 2020. I'm finished with the mosaic part of it, so it's good to start grouting it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYGuH-hi1tOwtcqy9hyMx6NlGGpa2JQ2ozY81Oe9N1pZciq056M8rIm4AVK7HumFEW09oyp-eS84Vk9ItOKBeMaJ185rLy-zRaO37NTG6yW5PPqe4sUkdk6tIVT1YaddnV7Bl6Q5E6Ienb8yxTaZYL-kSmCSZ7m35l2kZ6_CYP8nsZfQinN81dtmsPxE/s1801/IMG_20231218_115751059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1801" data-original-width="1351" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYGuH-hi1tOwtcqy9hyMx6NlGGpa2JQ2ozY81Oe9N1pZciq056M8rIm4AVK7HumFEW09oyp-eS84Vk9ItOKBeMaJ185rLy-zRaO37NTG6yW5PPqe4sUkdk6tIVT1YaddnV7Bl6Q5E6Ienb8yxTaZYL-kSmCSZ7m35l2kZ6_CYP8nsZfQinN81dtmsPxE/s320/IMG_20231218_115751059.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>It's been sitting in a corner of the Purple Palace for over a year. It's so very patient. The rest of the tower that's not got mosaic on it will be painted. I made this with bits and pieces of Styrofoam and lots of hand cut dish tiles, stained glass and mirror. Once it's completed, it's anyone's guess where it'll end up around here but the journey has been lovely.</p><p>I had a fun day on Wednesday, putting glass tiles on switch plate covers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKj_Zp77NqfaUO-257VewtOyxYfp7z0X49Pa59u0zdQ2RgGv7mdD1sDte7dmTQKuK8sTD6vAWAdWkgUn1isTp2-BaG56eXCStey1MB9e-DoGkadTvHCYjp4bpwY6-wOTnDba8-B17uz6x0_l5Bhs0en9DIOulIYJIL5e9T4Gbfovv5cGibsDbXcJWFtQ/s1858/IMG_20231220_151630759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1858" data-original-width="1394" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKj_Zp77NqfaUO-257VewtOyxYfp7z0X49Pa59u0zdQ2RgGv7mdD1sDte7dmTQKuK8sTD6vAWAdWkgUn1isTp2-BaG56eXCStey1MB9e-DoGkadTvHCYjp4bpwY6-wOTnDba8-B17uz6x0_l5Bhs0en9DIOulIYJIL5e9T4Gbfovv5cGibsDbXcJWFtQ/s320/IMG_20231220_151630759.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ6-HppRuQZRAffnH49NJAg70TC4pZOKwON_2le3zL-1aRjfm_hANTBfPL7KyC7w2UqbOr4AwLygiAhmxkn96e11BN7jSNIsdNRC1g_eIA_X61UrFYZyME_pSKucPg7dWFh43cdXhr4pM12nDNLCDZH4j3OKc9k666hBU6kqdtWapM89khj655mdXiwo/s1813/IMG_20231220_141050955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1813" data-original-width="1360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ6-HppRuQZRAffnH49NJAg70TC4pZOKwON_2le3zL-1aRjfm_hANTBfPL7KyC7w2UqbOr4AwLygiAhmxkn96e11BN7jSNIsdNRC1g_eIA_X61UrFYZyME_pSKucPg7dWFh43cdXhr4pM12nDNLCDZH4j3OKc9k666hBU6kqdtWapM89khj655mdXiwo/s320/IMG_20231220_141050955.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjac-3eE7K1mwNs9p1emanBNMxG43_EINaTKkXxC0hF8tj47NfEs9w2oBkE__VYDPMtiKjEu6GMo__ERqfgw2kGM-nL20mGj5kfPbK4lbqit5BHCzwi63LlvXdzTk_s5E9x8RZSxL06HgJgi5_AsmZibRJDiBo2XaHaa9wDOeb_VtL8VJGjd-UbzsrqiX0/s1783/IMG_20231220_164219948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="1337" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjac-3eE7K1mwNs9p1emanBNMxG43_EINaTKkXxC0hF8tj47NfEs9w2oBkE__VYDPMtiKjEu6GMo__ERqfgw2kGM-nL20mGj5kfPbK4lbqit5BHCzwi63LlvXdzTk_s5E9x8RZSxL06HgJgi5_AsmZibRJDiBo2XaHaa9wDOeb_VtL8VJGjd-UbzsrqiX0/s320/IMG_20231220_164219948.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Aren't they cool looking?! These will be available once grouted and finishing touches done on my <a href="https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and in the <a href="https://goimagine.com/artbyearthmothermosaics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoImagine</a> shop next year.</p><p>If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen the finished blue and white mosaic on canvas. I really love making these. Each piece is rounded using a diamond hand grinding tool and a wet stone. The process is time-consuming and wonderful. Zen time for sure as I study each piece, take the points off by hand slowly, plus I get to play in water. That's always fun.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5v8JWpipLNidSRfBezYJSSe9EaQOWAPbypmKvIffMUqm-xctpBkqDXGmrA_o5JzMg1RhSsjlgdjxNCG1VVYL4107s9xVkv01GBoCTXcPdjn5J7RDqPoqAd1TndSsCF4qi41c3PG8mk0F9P8BQ37n7k7Oiq9jQiTsY66gB1hknVbRtXAL-PD1rFLoe6s/s1748/IMG_20231217_075323679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="1311" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5v8JWpipLNidSRfBezYJSSe9EaQOWAPbypmKvIffMUqm-xctpBkqDXGmrA_o5JzMg1RhSsjlgdjxNCG1VVYL4107s9xVkv01GBoCTXcPdjn5J7RDqPoqAd1TndSsCF4qi41c3PG8mk0F9P8BQ37n7k7Oiq9jQiTsY66gB1hknVbRtXAL-PD1rFLoe6s/s320/IMG_20231217_075323679.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Placed on the dresser leaning on the lamp base, it looks right at home.<p></p><p>We had a small family gathering this past Sunday and exchanged gift while enjoying homemade bread that my daughter made, as well as a lot of dipping things for it. It was delicious!!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8GYy7UYoCKImdenJ2ZTDle1MRuy_YjrUdvJj_Z1AZAgWFNMov__pC8TX8vaOwuDRJ-uhCKmjEpb7WrldWrKqbo2KWucjO_Rwr6tr5cPh9d6uACqkA62XXRhlqjQ0XQ1U9XbVrZQJ3EASFutTd_Aj0sMN4rQ3avbqRiy52pEmCmK9uBK5RPj2wqn-V-0/s1871/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1871" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8GYy7UYoCKImdenJ2ZTDle1MRuy_YjrUdvJj_Z1AZAgWFNMov__pC8TX8vaOwuDRJ-uhCKmjEpb7WrldWrKqbo2KWucjO_Rwr6tr5cPh9d6uACqkA62XXRhlqjQ0XQ1U9XbVrZQJ3EASFutTd_Aj0sMN4rQ3avbqRiy52pEmCmK9uBK5RPj2wqn-V-0/s320/7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I made a mosaic gift and gave it this week to my cousin who gives me a lot of my art supplies for free. This time around she brought me acrylics and markers, as well as a bottle of my favorite wine.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9y0qGO1MN-K3yYSCHYe8JoOmOCjqjZU8tOiu8tbvqWWbrDdjwIhe2ykVP_UH1dHOw6XoaQ-kG9WWN_OWknHPTAaWzloTIl_g5s6XduK74ejCqLpSOjqBCL5lWGl4U9vy9qN3-Llmsqsqwy7UbeIXroQQNYnTuO3dMnDKLlPW3eyxhjWVCbuBh3wZP658/s1994/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="1496" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9y0qGO1MN-K3yYSCHYe8JoOmOCjqjZU8tOiu8tbvqWWbrDdjwIhe2ykVP_UH1dHOw6XoaQ-kG9WWN_OWknHPTAaWzloTIl_g5s6XduK74ejCqLpSOjqBCL5lWGl4U9vy9qN3-Llmsqsqwy7UbeIXroQQNYnTuO3dMnDKLlPW3eyxhjWVCbuBh3wZP658/s320/1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1rAoDM2ZGjV22eyhpGMDefqe6wndlwEJ0LxminaC0vhEQ-j1RxYfR1kBndd2q6S2cubB0vdnXU-xor2WAfZYvTq8swUdilaCsIiXlAp0-z1QXRg57nmxI0kEnCJwZ6WUbNiRFKq-8QTc-5MpVXlmX61T81J8s8zg6anvMrC7VkHygpaObuNeJNqPg6M/s1756/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1rAoDM2ZGjV22eyhpGMDefqe6wndlwEJ0LxminaC0vhEQ-j1RxYfR1kBndd2q6S2cubB0vdnXU-xor2WAfZYvTq8swUdilaCsIiXlAp0-z1QXRg57nmxI0kEnCJwZ6WUbNiRFKq-8QTc-5MpVXlmX61T81J8s8zg6anvMrC7VkHygpaObuNeJNqPg6M/s320/3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>She also brought an MDF desk that needs repair and some not yet decided what kind of art love, which I hope to share the progress of as I work on it in a few months' time. And a slew of this and that's that I always love from books to teas. She's more like a sister than a cousin and I love her dearly.<br /><p></p><p>I made her a small mosaic in a small dish. It turned out really well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTnJdTQ9GjTmpL8f6UeHCt09zOsSJ3PvW4evmWHF4ANN4L7nuLJmG_GZWZgC0fEh_CNo5PAoRa_HMR9O9UmzD-ArXLgqZDSUVgd-tkKSJcjrN5wcs3AUWYNyPxK4Nvd3kYdMFraJsYDWKBFJQ3VgLsF86wkxAYuJLn4d0xO12Ak_Lfw-qlBrql6O8ML8/s2536/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="2536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTnJdTQ9GjTmpL8f6UeHCt09zOsSJ3PvW4evmWHF4ANN4L7nuLJmG_GZWZgC0fEh_CNo5PAoRa_HMR9O9UmzD-ArXLgqZDSUVgd-tkKSJcjrN5wcs3AUWYNyPxK4Nvd3kYdMFraJsYDWKBFJQ3VgLsF86wkxAYuJLn4d0xO12Ak_Lfw-qlBrql6O8ML8/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I gifted my Dad and Step-Mom the wine bottle I made in 2019 and had listed for sale for quite some time. It was meant to stay here with me until I was ready to gift it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPp28hQJZxCEjFxCF307neuwQMqwvwAdiz6jF8zYdWTTZI6a7VaTQ1RPKLqOukWQQ_WBg3SplU04unKodrPUiW5EqOo4GE5ptLtyDeYM59YqH64I-oeDZ7DD2jiC5IRI0w-7igWxaSAt5SsupiE8TXvDWzJGad5ujF7QYLcTW-FmQqkLSC8jXfaqQiCQ/s3888/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="2592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPp28hQJZxCEjFxCF307neuwQMqwvwAdiz6jF8zYdWTTZI6a7VaTQ1RPKLqOukWQQ_WBg3SplU04unKodrPUiW5EqOo4GE5ptLtyDeYM59YqH64I-oeDZ7DD2jiC5IRI0w-7igWxaSAt5SsupiE8TXvDWzJGad5ujF7QYLcTW-FmQqkLSC8jXfaqQiCQ/s320/6.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><p>Does anyone remember it? It's been shared every now and then. I have about a dozen+ bottles waiting for mosaic treatment and I do believe I might use these blue and white flowered dishes on at least one more bottle. These come from my every day stash of dishes that I actually use. As they break, and they always do either by my own clumsy hand or with the help of a cat or dog, I seem to have a good supply of pieces ready to use. The blue and white circle I shared above was made using these dishes.</p><p>I'll share more art in a few weeks when I return. There's always something going on in the Purple Palace Art Studio!<br /></p><p>I'm wrapping the last gift and getting ready for the laid back days ahead. Now that we have teenagers in the house, there will be a small gathering with breakfast foods and then a frenzied activity of paper ripping but never for very long - their gifts are usually game and/or clothes related. Lots of gift cards are given to them. Once the teens are fed and have gone through their pile, they head back to their rooms to enjoy their time off. Briefly we might have a visit from family who will bring young ones with them. It's nice to see them and for a little while, the excitement they bring with them is wonderful. It's also as wonderful to enjoy the quiet once they leave us at the end of the day. Life is filled with noise and quiet. A good balance for me.<br /></p><p>I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! I will be back!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCNxrlfsyxOvWh1v885gJwwJavhTVfN6nOlM7A3BcZdTYHKR8kEw9mAsC2YXltSzmdEAGocu2tyX2SLpW_AZ4HQA9fol2KS_jVCabbi8zvRz_rcTJa8NYSKlgNrCnj6NffFM2jcNgnAYdbpoPKsi0ZX7ijEdaXNq5c34yh-hciVkNVa0A6jt2HDsmRII/s1883/IMG_20231220_160003038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="1412" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCNxrlfsyxOvWh1v885gJwwJavhTVfN6nOlM7A3BcZdTYHKR8kEw9mAsC2YXltSzmdEAGocu2tyX2SLpW_AZ4HQA9fol2KS_jVCabbi8zvRz_rcTJa8NYSKlgNrCnj6NffFM2jcNgnAYdbpoPKsi0ZX7ijEdaXNq5c34yh-hciVkNVa0A6jt2HDsmRII/s320/IMG_20231220_160003038.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-67640383754487892722023-12-14T10:30:00.001-05:002023-12-14T10:30:00.146-05:00Time Keeps on Slippin'<p>Hello there and welcome to the newest blog post. I almost forgot to write a post this week because the time just goes quickly some days. Other days I think time stops for a loooonnnngggggg time. This week it's going by at its usual fast pace. I have trouble keeping up with the muses in my head some weeks.<br /></p><p>I've been working on a lot of things. Some will be gifts but mostly just what's in my head that needs to come out to make room for other things.</p><p>I finally finished the ornaments for the fam. I had many more than this and scrapped them all but these four. It just wasn't happening; the metallic markers dried up, the acrylic paints did too, the black alcohol ink marker wasn't black enough, etc. When I first had the idea to make the ornaments it was only going to be for the fam within the household at this present time. And that is what the Universe heard and what it allowed me to do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCQvZXbBEnE_Z7E_W6WUQuc_5n2OzGfKh4GDZmc_DY4ckmxl00cJsoibIHNff4lEt3X_SeunHdTunksF9w2YhzOanyZJbK0qIJmBg326wHi_348ujisLBTtoyNzlPXOC_gSu2ahni6Zgdztb0WN9T4YC-gFaSFRSmNa8XXtCE2XTZiRsW5Hjz4U7mRRQ/s1819/IMG_20231211_093851270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1819" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCQvZXbBEnE_Z7E_W6WUQuc_5n2OzGfKh4GDZmc_DY4ckmxl00cJsoibIHNff4lEt3X_SeunHdTunksF9w2YhzOanyZJbK0qIJmBg326wHi_348ujisLBTtoyNzlPXOC_gSu2ahni6Zgdztb0WN9T4YC-gFaSFRSmNa8XXtCE2XTZiRsW5Hjz4U7mRRQ/s320/IMG_20231211_093851270.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Grouting wasn't hard. Small things take very little time. There's a few in this photo above that will not be gifted because when the final touches were made, all the bad art days arrived.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1piA3UW9k3gcHNvcuyM8iOKuuvqXhwrgR9meWd3ATFgN5U8L_hVH_lT_MyOOGbJFhQqvPYkBT0fXL0IGwkH1FyA8Z8SuoR7tiKJbVbBWfQDemGXcUu5mUaSmwCvnCHCP3lmT2RnxMDZ2MZuX2HbzMQd2ZuaIKxbkmZQtgP31tjY66kBKUL270v9l_1_c/s2141/IMG_20231214_092617057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2141" data-original-width="1605" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1piA3UW9k3gcHNvcuyM8iOKuuvqXhwrgR9meWd3ATFgN5U8L_hVH_lT_MyOOGbJFhQqvPYkBT0fXL0IGwkH1FyA8Z8SuoR7tiKJbVbBWfQDemGXcUu5mUaSmwCvnCHCP3lmT2RnxMDZ2MZuX2HbzMQd2ZuaIKxbkmZQtgP31tjY66kBKUL270v9l_1_c/s320/IMG_20231214_092617057.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Here they are, ready to give and be hung on the tree. Beads and twine added a nice touch.</p><p>Meanwhile during the bad art days everything got ripped up if it was on paper. If it was on a board or surface of some sort in mosaic, it all got pulled up and put aside. Basically everything was garbage to me! Luckily I don't have those days very often and it seems to be gone now. Whew. I lost my identity when I lost my muses. I usually give myself time to rest and recoup and prepare for the next wave of creativity but this time the creativity dried up in mid-stream and I wasn't ready or prepared.<br /></p><p>The best thing I did for myself was to relax and work on what I wanted to work on. Do my Zen thing. As I shared on my FB Page the other day: "<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">I decided to switch gears and just focus on something I really am
enjoying creating. Circles on canvas using pique assiette, grinding
tools and water. One piece at a time, focused only on that one piece.
Zen by definition: a state of calm <span></span>attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort."</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhXI5M-2XayCp6yhkxeAqZzT9YgKkX_OKVBsjz4OMQooODCXuaTEyQjJoQQ4r-W8SY0XRA53LbrroCqf7IAq_6uQVs-ayunVBd2s2WLupc7c-AbbZeGDH4dAcFgTjA9eEbJhkd6BzfKopoeZs_9AJDTc6uIaDHZd0i6fu9NLoAwCj8bnamfGF1evZH3M/s2232/IMG_20231213_104603804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="1674" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhXI5M-2XayCp6yhkxeAqZzT9YgKkX_OKVBsjz4OMQooODCXuaTEyQjJoQQ4r-W8SY0XRA53LbrroCqf7IAq_6uQVs-ayunVBd2s2WLupc7c-AbbZeGDH4dAcFgTjA9eEbJhkd6BzfKopoeZs_9AJDTc6uIaDHZd0i6fu9NLoAwCj8bnamfGF1evZH3M/s320/IMG_20231213_104603804.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNC1eaHQF3oe0z1Q8DRU8sHI5xkteB6w4V1WS1z5s7VhckzL6bnJGc4IsoO5PP2wbeqOTC61z0Vf-1ouEVjAOgNDXquey-VsmhhLXrWvVfHdLpIwwCYPF8eYabNQHSMvQvGKbjvp5j34ADrahKJI1QuracgIVmAnhkpnH4F5fzSLjnfWIuNmLTwoLyPj4/s1716/IMG_20231213_110240862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1716" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNC1eaHQF3oe0z1Q8DRU8sHI5xkteB6w4V1WS1z5s7VhckzL6bnJGc4IsoO5PP2wbeqOTC61z0Vf-1ouEVjAOgNDXquey-VsmhhLXrWvVfHdLpIwwCYPF8eYabNQHSMvQvGKbjvp5j34ADrahKJI1QuracgIVmAnhkpnH4F5fzSLjnfWIuNmLTwoLyPj4/s320/IMG_20231213_110240862.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It worked. I feel energized and ready to do new things both in doodles, watercolor/acrylics and mosaic. Not necessarily in that order.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGR9L8t4Gt7AlGvQ5HPTbQVbdfUhhw9zeopAodWHUeWEFaginFufZwAVEw_nKiEvbHSNuDFnaugQt0nQREKwqWyrdbfpq8fjSkGCmuUSCXcZ3bogbju_-5C5IYiU3QzYV0c2RoC2EgDfSagmlBwQKif0kqY0LOyBBurqjkTKEYxnnUu5yLWrBQdkjTLo/s1802/IMG_20231214_072125308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="1352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGR9L8t4Gt7AlGvQ5HPTbQVbdfUhhw9zeopAodWHUeWEFaginFufZwAVEw_nKiEvbHSNuDFnaugQt0nQREKwqWyrdbfpq8fjSkGCmuUSCXcZ3bogbju_-5C5IYiU3QzYV0c2RoC2EgDfSagmlBwQKif0kqY0LOyBBurqjkTKEYxnnUu5yLWrBQdkjTLo/s320/IMG_20231214_072125308.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the beginning of something fun. I'm using marker pens on canvas. As you might be able to see in the background it is based on a photo I took many years ago of one of the trees in the area where we lived at the time. Spring blossoms are just starting. It makes me happy so far. That's a wonderful thing.</p><p>The other day I ripped up all the doodles I had done within the last few nights and kept them, as I always do, so that I can use them in some way or another in art. Paper mosaics are fun to do but I like to try new techniques as well. I watch a lot of YouTube videos on many different subjects.</p><p>As I ripped up the doodles that didn't look right to me, I cut the edges off and started doodling within these small pieces (shown on the right side of the photo below). Nothing fancy or complicated, just rounded petals. And that's what you see here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1ehpXWsOZWTzx7o2dY0gD2d0DYji81UJXxd4C69xgfiAJqHb0FIy9tK5J3Udfdp09txzxwc4x9W7VVqLRWXySfkoCiGo4IK-pZrOjRUXVdVbpn4Eu2byq8hn_cjLkN8pmDtCdz3utwTBDwBkrhnGy-C4T5dIPcW6f3bgXwh9_1vGYuwOBjWqYToDUlQ/s1882/IMG_20231214_072200377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="1882" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1ehpXWsOZWTzx7o2dY0gD2d0DYji81UJXxd4C69xgfiAJqHb0FIy9tK5J3Udfdp09txzxwc4x9W7VVqLRWXySfkoCiGo4IK-pZrOjRUXVdVbpn4Eu2byq8hn_cjLkN8pmDtCdz3utwTBDwBkrhnGy-C4T5dIPcW6f3bgXwh9_1vGYuwOBjWqYToDUlQ/s320/IMG_20231214_072200377.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I don't have any idea where I'm going with these. They could become tags for gifts or they could get glued down onto a canvas and become something ... it's okay that I don't exactly know just yet. It's more important that the wheels are turning again in the art brain.</p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a> <br /></div><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-74072336592340908372023-12-04T06:21:00.084-05:002023-12-04T06:21:00.133-05:00Purple Palace Art Studio - Time to Organize<div style="text-align: left;">Before I start a week long mosaic fest on a few gifts for my favorite people, I have to organize the glass, bits and pieces of dishes and tiles. Along with broken jewelry and other mixed media items I like to use. It all has to be within reach and somewhere I can find it easily.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">When I spend time looking for what I need, the less time I'm at the table creating. Sometimes I keep things in the garage studio and spend a lot of time walking through it mumbling to myself. It's a bit more crowded in the Purple Palace, but if I know what I want to use, I can place it in the PPAS and not have to do more than stretch a bit. It's good to stretch.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Last week I shared a photo of the sorting I was doing on glass. It's almost all sorted now and back in the spot I like to keep it, in the Purple Palace art studio.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fsoEJ1jbam8EHwbj0ssOjRCUHf9Dx348p-Z_6T6kTNhB0Ojqjf-npYdCvUS3OhPfukqVZRQeMlN2mtvg8fBq_NpbCUHxoVREr-1BXJl-3gF6IXvA64BE_6kiZfidQ2gDULWADsw9c82xjeL4ngG6t2rP4Sld_wKmOTedTy81BgOk5x8HuDZQO0jqlDg/s2309/IMG_20231203_092711442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2309" data-original-width="1732" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fsoEJ1jbam8EHwbj0ssOjRCUHf9Dx348p-Z_6T6kTNhB0Ojqjf-npYdCvUS3OhPfukqVZRQeMlN2mtvg8fBq_NpbCUHxoVREr-1BXJl-3gF6IXvA64BE_6kiZfidQ2gDULWADsw9c82xjeL4ngG6t2rP4Sld_wKmOTedTy81BgOk5x8HuDZQO0jqlDg/s320/IMG_20231203_092711442.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Beads, glass and mirror are in this little tower I've made. Next year shelves are going in here. That's the first on the "to do" list for 2024.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFz_B75RydBtT5oJKW72JOpqx1QxTltkadRTe7vf3RP_Hh9lD0LDkHtfT5x7Yuk4YDd4pqh7edLsObb2BjWZBrpWdo-aGkt3Mb3pa_ADCFzRwrmo6RxmO_U1y8zQGuCMQa-knO42DKG6jLP-aIs5Jxi-R6oykLeKl9QY44RW84tA-VVGeEAhJ2TnW7plI/s1957/IMG_20231203_091057135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFz_B75RydBtT5oJKW72JOpqx1QxTltkadRTe7vf3RP_Hh9lD0LDkHtfT5x7Yuk4YDd4pqh7edLsObb2BjWZBrpWdo-aGkt3Mb3pa_ADCFzRwrmo6RxmO_U1y8zQGuCMQa-knO42DKG6jLP-aIs5Jxi-R6oykLeKl9QY44RW84tA-VVGeEAhJ2TnW7plI/s320/IMG_20231203_091057135.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I'm, sorting the tiles and ceramic pieces now. The best "find" from this clean-up I'm doing so far is this little ceramic button in the photo above. I had it and quite a few other pieces made without button holes (years ago through <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/beadfreaky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beadfreaky on Etsy</a>). This little disc has reminded me it's still here and ready for me to use. I'm thinking this might go on an empty wine bottle along with a broken blue denim mug. Creativity is blossoming!</p><p>With this clean-up comes some new glass from a favorite supplier <a href="https://mosaicsbymaria.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mosaicsbymaria</a>. There's my celestial colors right there. I have plans for these bad boys! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2o_5TLrYd1e2cTHltHd1E1qQcBVGOZlmQ6eAwmiDXn1s3fOntenrKt2RMQnoPomenYeVGUizPbZECWxHOyP08PkQwJiExbU-FsixDHkJetUfaCm61Qz1K6V3_kBH3FhxjVpjPGqWTnEPLV3tr_ycvOHtEC3lQRuBYvKjAuZ163hPBuOZR_9iOR1OEvUE/s1995/IMG_20231203_092858058.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1995" data-original-width="1496" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2o_5TLrYd1e2cTHltHd1E1qQcBVGOZlmQ6eAwmiDXn1s3fOntenrKt2RMQnoPomenYeVGUizPbZECWxHOyP08PkQwJiExbU-FsixDHkJetUfaCm61Qz1K6V3_kBH3FhxjVpjPGqWTnEPLV3tr_ycvOHtEC3lQRuBYvKjAuZ163hPBuOZR_9iOR1OEvUE/s320/IMG_20231203_092858058.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Meanwhile, I'm making wishes this holiday season for everyone to be safe, warm, fed, healthy and cared for and about.</p><p>It's also time for me to put out there what I'd like. It's real easy to shop for me. Broken plates and mugs, dark chocolate and red wine. What else?!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjequX09loNDRU9e73JvoMenLwSapSwfAG_S6R14hKZkuoG8MU2jgaGoqGvIG9M0Yo4hWjmWfA6bevC-2HufG1DyWNFo7-iqL_bb0u4eZRbiqFenAnBs-KW02fWA_iWf0VeqQJZANtoZnl1MBIIPlP6CNuIdXOjS36uyQ6TRfRTpGZPfPnT6WOj_SLIMrU/s2127/IMG_20231203_093010580.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2127" data-original-width="1595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjequX09loNDRU9e73JvoMenLwSapSwfAG_S6R14hKZkuoG8MU2jgaGoqGvIG9M0Yo4hWjmWfA6bevC-2HufG1DyWNFo7-iqL_bb0u4eZRbiqFenAnBs-KW02fWA_iWf0VeqQJZANtoZnl1MBIIPlP6CNuIdXOjS36uyQ6TRfRTpGZPfPnT6WOj_SLIMrU/s320/IMG_20231203_093010580.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p><p><br /></p><br /><br />Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898238.031063302129382 -79.69942945 42.676921897870614 -70.91036695tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-58634367484727461172023-11-27T08:15:00.001-05:002023-11-27T08:15:00.129-05:00It's Magical Monday<p> Throughout the year I often find times when the magic of mosaic making is exhausting. There are so many projects rolling around in my head that I have to write things down, put what I see together in some way to work on or often just gather enough of the supplies in one place to remember what I wanted to create.</p><p>This month was busy in that way but not much was yielded from it. I found I needed a few supplies I didn't have, even with all I <i>do</i> have, one thing was missing. Pushing that one aside to start on a new something or other was what I ended up doing.</p><p>By the end of a few crazy weeks of doing that, I have to now organize the aftermath.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHv30BVcYpAOcZ3NLDYTiJQdkcjAJuhrxygDBWu56mXJNhBAZHkOqd59h1aq3yTdOp9lbCQOH3RjIurK9XlxxQecCsxzedpQSllGYljLv3CuwqxVAWwqsGYeGnzO3GxaLMCjrdZHjPgLxflR-ugk0nncjElOif-dwh7R70Qi2SsEED3xyFTfs4w0oi6U/s1847/IMG_20231126_150450700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="1385" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHv30BVcYpAOcZ3NLDYTiJQdkcjAJuhrxygDBWu56mXJNhBAZHkOqd59h1aq3yTdOp9lbCQOH3RjIurK9XlxxQecCsxzedpQSllGYljLv3CuwqxVAWwqsGYeGnzO3GxaLMCjrdZHjPgLxflR-ugk0nncjElOif-dwh7R70Qi2SsEED3xyFTfs4w0oi6U/s320/IMG_20231126_150450700.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Sometimes, tossing everything I've used into one bin and sorting it all is the only way I can do it. Right now, this is where I am. I have a lot of small pieces to sort through. It should take about a week to get through it all but I'll get there.</p><p>Meanwhile, I have some wood slices waiting for grout, a microwave plate waiting for some new glass so it can be made and there's a few switch plate covers, also small MDF wall hangings to make as well as a framed glass-on-plexiglass hanging.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcwwmoJF7FCKhQuBKOZKhHRgGsHyvHkO-IP8i4cq7-CaSzNbKgqQPL9pfUoM0N8zjxXYlSQizLBtAG54vX9mfnzq4F28baEKrAaVzigytLEXFqfPny17CN4lkd7XPmAe0oQFqSC4_f_SVwwgGgFoyaeqW-T3HG3R5-WR34AqKVlTyX93RK4L_EpW-KDg/s1584/IMG_20231127_075933092.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1584" data-original-width="1514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcwwmoJF7FCKhQuBKOZKhHRgGsHyvHkO-IP8i4cq7-CaSzNbKgqQPL9pfUoM0N8zjxXYlSQizLBtAG54vX9mfnzq4F28baEKrAaVzigytLEXFqfPny17CN4lkd7XPmAe0oQFqSC4_f_SVwwgGgFoyaeqW-T3HG3R5-WR34AqKVlTyX93RK4L_EpW-KDg/s320/IMG_20231127_075933092.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaygDpKJxZnZpdcOGtPtH_3N5Hmo5ohES2I_r8FGIn_2-_GE0lh6snIhtt67ZMDDGSseJCBBZgAjsAaOI95xBYGBqRQRKv_NJVVu6_jPk2eALyoKJOrW5369VWj49YeIG0RF86PZxkQ2WWUPZc5d1Grf2mhozkVK4qpEHSg66xRyT0xphEb1rsmACm3YU/s1945/IMG_20231127_074811958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="1458" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaygDpKJxZnZpdcOGtPtH_3N5Hmo5ohES2I_r8FGIn_2-_GE0lh6snIhtt67ZMDDGSseJCBBZgAjsAaOI95xBYGBqRQRKv_NJVVu6_jPk2eALyoKJOrW5369VWj49YeIG0RF86PZxkQ2WWUPZc5d1Grf2mhozkVK4qpEHSg66xRyT0xphEb1rsmACm3YU/s320/IMG_20231127_074811958.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I can't guarantee any of it will look like what you see here but I can say for certain it will all get made. Sometimes I use photos as guides, other times I draw a design to guide me and then there are times when the muse guides me and I just go for it.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, there's still time, but just enough, to order something from my shop on <a href="https://goimagine.com/artbyearthmothermosaics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoImagine</a>. I've noticed a decline in delivery times as the year gets busier through the post office especially and I'm going to suggest, if you want something, to send me a message any place you've seen this announcement and we'll see if it can get to you before the holidays in December. My preferred shipping service is UPS but they too are a bit overwhelmed. It happens ...</p><p>Stay tuned! I'll share as I go, any and all progress.</p><p>Enjoy the journey.</p><p> Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <p></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-88440155239988285742023-11-20T06:30:00.002-05:002023-11-20T06:30:00.135-05:00It's been a while ...<p>I've been attempting to go back to things I like to do as I get more settled into the end of the year routines. As winter is just a finger snap away, I'll be even more involved in creating art and wanting to share it wherever I can.</p><p>This poor blog has been neglected for too long. It's time to dust off the cobwebs and try to bring it to the present moment in time.</p><p>I have a new online shop that I'm very proud of. This site is amazing and I highly recommend you go take a look around. Their mission is to support artists such as myself and give us a platform that is affordable. Not only that but their proceeds go to children's charities. Read their Mission Statement and you'll understand why I joined them.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhue6wMO5FXtb8GkPxCBlgQnQ_4RdIlt18Qq-L2SoyFM4ntLObCUxSJQUl_pFnHW3xSmpdg9Af_IPQrMlhb_7OcGQUO2P2bylEl7VTvblHEEQ2CDZvRqINWx08z8zxNhyyJEfUYw97AkDGSJ7Oggwi09svdbknzkih-uISBMZWKBDGBLtwBhA4VJOxKtI/s817/Screenshot%202023-11-03%20090645.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="668" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhue6wMO5FXtb8GkPxCBlgQnQ_4RdIlt18Qq-L2SoyFM4ntLObCUxSJQUl_pFnHW3xSmpdg9Af_IPQrMlhb_7OcGQUO2P2bylEl7VTvblHEEQ2CDZvRqINWx08z8zxNhyyJEfUYw97AkDGSJ7Oggwi09svdbknzkih-uISBMZWKBDGBLtwBhA4VJOxKtI/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-03%20090645.png" width="262" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://goimagine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoImagine</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p>I've been making quite a bit of art these days. Not just mosaics but doodles as well as starting to experiment with water color painting. There's so much to share and so much to catch you all up on, but what I'll try to do is keep posting as often as I can and share as often as I can. Maybe we will catch up at some point!</p><p>Here's a few photos of some of my recent creations.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOUOAFBXwVeiUIrl44zvFgbhnV670RPaoxf8qkQ4tV1zxcKsuOsJC4R8mJvJ_MEYWzEbBHAP8YYqmf4_pXC6eYHDSgVNeNAzVq2rjoTN3rdCVU_twz0s-SpgfyvfuBt5ypS7onzxf-zNTkS5dCuXtxg2x0PDWdGP1Socic8soP05iSlNJpgowidzsAbE/s1830/IMG_20231119_085442307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1226" data-original-width="1830" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOUOAFBXwVeiUIrl44zvFgbhnV670RPaoxf8qkQ4tV1zxcKsuOsJC4R8mJvJ_MEYWzEbBHAP8YYqmf4_pXC6eYHDSgVNeNAzVq2rjoTN3rdCVU_twz0s-SpgfyvfuBt5ypS7onzxf-zNTkS5dCuXtxg2x0PDWdGP1Socic8soP05iSlNJpgowidzsAbE/s320/IMG_20231119_085442307.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower Doodle created 11/18/2023<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63gWgu3nVjVkf3Ki358v4s0YrYNojUrauXfNpmDlpZAw8qADZc7lgjjiG8X17BfoZ0aqg4lHpqnAxRB0k0z3kiYSIlgna6zLuz3RV1Txoj5pYi35WPKxdvRcFHFNnHiXK8XOXg3JHIKvH0ipFcav68t1JxWKFYhGkS4LMbpXQOqfp_he7hK1HuICeJQQ/s1769/IMG_20231119_094630515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1769" data-original-width="1327" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63gWgu3nVjVkf3Ki358v4s0YrYNojUrauXfNpmDlpZAw8qADZc7lgjjiG8X17BfoZ0aqg4lHpqnAxRB0k0z3kiYSIlgna6zLuz3RV1Txoj5pYi35WPKxdvRcFHFNnHiXK8XOXg3JHIKvH0ipFcav68t1JxWKFYhGkS4LMbpXQOqfp_he7hK1HuICeJQQ/s320/IMG_20231119_094630515.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celestial Wall from my room<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmokIY6ce2gNc0AUa3rJNBTyq2lKjyRHk_TIpTt8CTfAbykR2GNKPT722sf_fDr3FKNo7jK3cs6shSxy1PivlZmTBwi992VNZ-A7A6WI2tKcC0pvY79kfWREQQEx-d7rDtV9krGfT_vHfQCdqttJWrNzzZ3W81JZ3dve9Bf3HpOfM-PG76elcTyOVGH8c/s1576/IMG_20231117_085231784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1182" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmokIY6ce2gNc0AUa3rJNBTyq2lKjyRHk_TIpTt8CTfAbykR2GNKPT722sf_fDr3FKNo7jK3cs6shSxy1PivlZmTBwi992VNZ-A7A6WI2tKcC0pvY79kfWREQQEx-d7rDtV9krGfT_vHfQCdqttJWrNzzZ3W81JZ3dve9Bf3HpOfM-PG76elcTyOVGH8c/s320/IMG_20231117_085231784.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chakra Vibes (1 of 3 I've created)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgYs07tv3kRgGka7ELnJhLL8zjnTKwlrEvc_tJTu8I0YVLbZ9PZioSlZKLrGGEDWMb7DQ_2pTr65_MlQF7G_7T5uQuwH3t_14Qqa0_HvFskm-IM-gPzYrN8ii4hP9khTrcazw2hNnwGuTwXYEGdRCjZTkUrdgjeCtw63QbRcsJ7LjpnWbz-mNWwycuVc/s1805/IMG_20231117_114403743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="1805" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgYs07tv3kRgGka7ELnJhLL8zjnTKwlrEvc_tJTu8I0YVLbZ9PZioSlZKLrGGEDWMb7DQ_2pTr65_MlQF7G_7T5uQuwH3t_14Qqa0_HvFskm-IM-gPzYrN8ii4hP9khTrcazw2hNnwGuTwXYEGdRCjZTkUrdgjeCtw63QbRcsJ7LjpnWbz-mNWwycuVc/s320/IMG_20231117_114403743.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dot painted ornaments and mosaic ornaments on wood slices<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Please take a minute to go to my shop and look around. The link is next to the posts or you can click here: <a href="https://goimagine.com/artbyearthmothermosaics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a></p><p>Enjoy your week and have a Happy Thanksgiving if you're within the US. Stay safe and warm and peaceful. And above all else ... enjoy the journey!</p><p>Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s239/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="239" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzMVogUIrK2YFpuvPs1jYZwcxE9MTS1ra9enpZUWXt_tWmTJ5QIrdQKS2XCkUV7ZbadN3B2Jfx38D2QjvSKhDWwhWT8ry9psNGWQ-lLpu5O4dN0m2fR2P3E4JaXyvnRY83EwIz_Z32TS-TQuq3-dgbZ7RuDiIawaokFHPvqU8axxBDQv_gALaATkbw8/s1600/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20125019.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p>Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics <br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-24063465957708977082021-09-10T11:00:00.002-04:002021-09-10T11:00:00.191-04:00Friday - Experiment Gone Right!<p>I wasn't planning on posting just yet here but I recently did an experiment with leftover grout from yesterday and felt it would be good for me to keep these photos all together in a blog post. So here we are. :)</p><p>I wanted to also share the grout color I did using white grout and Tints All colorant on the mosaic.</p><p>Here's the finished piece.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKKCeDacNeE/YTtnAi2i-oI/AAAAAAAA4EU/tnefE81tJsYyYICMAtcVTTgVVMtwGFWSQCPcBGAsYHg/s3840/IMG_20210909_124637_505.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKKCeDacNeE/YTtnAi2i-oI/AAAAAAAA4EU/tnefE81tJsYyYICMAtcVTTgVVMtwGFWSQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210909_124637_505.webp" width="256" /></a></div>6 inches, top is navy blue stained glass, upper center is iridescent odd cuts of Lapis (love this stuff!!), lower center is light blue iridescent stained glass and the bottom is silver mirror. This will go into the Etsy shop, which is opening on my birthday, September 22nd. It's also the first day of autumn. As usual, I like to take my shop through the equinox cycles and the changing seasons. This is no different. Happily, I'm just about ready to open it once more.<br /><p>When I was ready to grout, I picked out my tint color, cobalt blue, and added it to the white grout with a light squeeze and got this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMtPn6c4GbI/YTtnfxiqR8I/AAAAAAAA4Ec/pNHBbzGfxrMVHXq8mnaFJTs07FYxhUotwCPcBGAsYHg/s3072/IMG_20210909_114302_189.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMtPn6c4GbI/YTtnfxiqR8I/AAAAAAAA4Ec/pNHBbzGfxrMVHXq8mnaFJTs07FYxhUotwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210909_114302_189.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p>It isn't as dark and concentrated as cobalt blue actually is, but I loved the lighter color to it because I felt it blended well with the glass I used. This is how it actually looks before adding it to the grout. So pretty and I believe with lighter colored glass, it would look amazing this dark.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9siJ1STcKM/YTtnyCo3xoI/AAAAAAAA4Eo/XAk8Z1c9CJcnLIf5wx-RpIMl-aOLJcfnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_093410920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9siJ1STcKM/YTtnyCo3xoI/AAAAAAAA4Eo/XAk8Z1c9CJcnLIf5wx-RpIMl-aOLJcfnQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_093410920.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I painted the back using burnt umber, also by Tints All, and added it to some good old vegetable oil in a spray.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O99OPYGiloA/YTtobOOwtcI/AAAAAAAA4Ew/X3jA6szocM4OdE1n0ON089iZ-eOvcUBngCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_094203933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O99OPYGiloA/YTtobOOwtcI/AAAAAAAA4Ew/X3jA6szocM4OdE1n0ON089iZ-eOvcUBngCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_094203933.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Now onto the experiment. I had some leftover grout available. I often do. Normally I wait to do 2-3 or more mosaics and then have a grouting session but I wanted to see this crescent moon mosaic from start to finish now, so I went ahead and grouted. When I've had leftover and no other mosaics to grout, I sadly toss it, even though I know there were things I could do, have done in the past, but didn't have the right things or didn't have space to put them to dry. This is no longer the case. I LOVE my garage art studio!!<p>I took a small plastic ice cube tray that I'm not using and sprayed it with vegetable oil and plopped the left over grout into them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVUeFyfFdCY/YTtpK3CoaTI/AAAAAAAA4E4/sld3CHhWYKkFbHmFBBNoef7TjXAYZR0NQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210909_115626810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVUeFyfFdCY/YTtpK3CoaTI/AAAAAAAA4E4/sld3CHhWYKkFbHmFBBNoef7TjXAYZR0NQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210909_115626810.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olHFzuG5HN4/YTtpK-oyV4I/AAAAAAAA4E4/2ZJVxNP87Nc4sSoKZiGwvf55ps4hCDmTgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210909_120650768.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olHFzuG5HN4/YTtpK-oyV4I/AAAAAAAA4E4/2ZJVxNP87Nc4sSoKZiGwvf55ps4hCDmTgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210909_120650768.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This morning I went in to see how they were doing assuming they were probably good. They plopped right out, in one piece! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5BvTjrANMg/YTtpWJ8JnNI/AAAAAAAA4E8/8OHu_8bFyMc0qNfj7VM0CxChgO1Q7QFnwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_093030178.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5BvTjrANMg/YTtpWJ8JnNI/AAAAAAAA4E8/8OHu_8bFyMc0qNfj7VM0CxChgO1Q7QFnwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_093030178.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Now when I did this kind of thing before, I had some acrylic paints and did some designs on them using toothpicks and a thin paint brush.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eI7dvUsUCHc/YTtpjQC7cGI/AAAAAAAA4FA/8YrMbgY4tDwlszd3SAwrs-fXq1TtHTasgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_100212354.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eI7dvUsUCHc/YTtpjQC7cGI/AAAAAAAA4FA/8YrMbgY4tDwlszd3SAwrs-fXq1TtHTasgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_100212354.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>There really is nothing more exciting than creative juices flowing for an artist. Honestly, it's the best feeling when the muse is awake and ready to play.<p>There's a good chance I might paint some, I might mosaic some. Maybe I'll add them to mosaics. The moon face was part of a silicone mold I had years ago. Long gone now but here's the moon's face ... smiling at me after all these years. It might be time to use him now. Shown below is my piece entitled "Expect Miracles"
where I used a plastic thing that held a bottle of perfume in its box. We save
everything around here! I'm so glad we do.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zAy0rSztw0/YTtrKXe36GI/AAAAAAAA4FU/tbsvk-8dR-Iqc65E4pqsP3vhdu2PPc5qwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_100250306.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zAy0rSztw0/YTtrKXe36GI/AAAAAAAA4FU/tbsvk-8dR-Iqc65E4pqsP3vhdu2PPc5qwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_100250306.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-njQCADaHxwI/YTtrKcQVMMI/AAAAAAAA4FU/nVCRDApcowcZmm3fZdRaxhQVC7stCNh5QCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_100333276.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-njQCADaHxwI/YTtrKcQVMMI/AAAAAAAA4FU/nVCRDApcowcZmm3fZdRaxhQVC7stCNh5QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_100333276.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6aWq3sYUdk/YTtrKY1bzsI/AAAAAAAA4FU/tplXMhQ_XzgQCNidNhG9lkiHJoQ1KXkHACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210910_102509231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6aWq3sYUdk/YTtrKY1bzsI/AAAAAAAA4FU/tplXMhQ_XzgQCNidNhG9lkiHJoQ1KXkHACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210910_102509231.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This weekend I plan on spending a lot of time in the Purple Palace Art Space and creating more small 6 inch shapes. I'm going slowly, building up to a few intense pieces I want to do. I'll share more in another blog post soon.</p><p>Enjoy the journey!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/s2448/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2448" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/w214-h169/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics</p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-20684902268684312922021-08-16T07:30:00.002-04:002021-08-16T07:30:00.201-04:00Switching Gears Due to Excessive Heat!<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The most interesting thing about working in an unfamiliar space is learning it's nuances and how to navigate around it. Heat and no doubt, cold, will play a big part in working in the garage art studio. Whenever possible, during the heat, we've been opening the garage door, giving me a cross breeze and allowing extra light in (love that!). When it's cold, I might have to use a heater to keep me warm while working, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I promised a few in-progress shots of the garage after my grandson put the bottles up on the very top of the cabinets. Here are a few photos to show how it was going before I had to stop working in the garage due to heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LN5VZd6ZM3w/YRmrvHuW_FI/AAAAAAAA2-c/gpSEkw8YO2QhdVjUqDPyA0j_vXoNJdBAQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210802_124754102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LN5VZd6ZM3w/YRmrvHuW_FI/AAAAAAAA2-c/gpSEkw8YO2QhdVjUqDPyA0j_vXoNJdBAQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210802_124754102.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I love how the bottles are placed up there, labels out, so I can see them from a distance.</span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yz052m0obYQ/YRmrvAEiHiI/AAAAAAAA2-c/ak-MrhoNimsoORjT2S3I3rpdvdi18t9FwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210802_150829153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yz052m0obYQ/YRmrvAEiHiI/AAAAAAAA2-c/ak-MrhoNimsoORjT2S3I3rpdvdi18t9FwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210802_150829153.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> The rug the old lady cat tried to destroy is fine and living here. It helps with catching glass pieces really well.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TTyH4qMs4yA/YRmrvFC6PII/AAAAAAAA2-c/GvVKMN661WkxvV9h-EPWfSU9Vst9xXgdACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210802_150556985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TTyH4qMs4yA/YRmrvFC6PII/AAAAAAAA2-c/GvVKMN661WkxvV9h-EPWfSU9Vst9xXgdACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210802_150556985.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> A decent sized container holds odds and ends, bits and pieces of mostly WediBoard.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCMZBfJ0Yho/YRmrvHoRJhI/AAAAAAAA2-c/skBIquC0bbskJUhO1XdV8ErL9YYmrUZjgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210802_124823682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCMZBfJ0Yho/YRmrvHoRJhI/AAAAAAAA2-c/skBIquC0bbskJUhO1XdV8ErL9YYmrUZjgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210802_124823682.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> More decor for the top of the cabinets by the dish collection.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uNbEGy0bq54/YRmrvOkzATI/AAAAAAAA2-c/vlIiiiXT97YhSaVYjVxp28PVysGEC6lcgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210802_124808227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uNbEGy0bq54/YRmrvOkzATI/AAAAAAAA2-c/vlIiiiXT97YhSaVYjVxp28PVysGEC6lcgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210802_124808227.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> This is the mixed media cabinet that I showed last time much more organized by using old bowls and containers.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdtuIvzSK1k8bzrMaWF4RxoWaIlkdOGU9hTTh3xRu07iIFjzxG34cwBMDOAWVIjo8XpvhKipmIGOLGDdFrKRrynphoXRz_nslnpqu9RMy5AKNOdHU_FNMpPZwVh4mfLmz2Qg2cciTia5P/s1080/IMG_20210802_081154_484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdtuIvzSK1k8bzrMaWF4RxoWaIlkdOGU9hTTh3xRu07iIFjzxG34cwBMDOAWVIjo8XpvhKipmIGOLGDdFrKRrynphoXRz_nslnpqu9RMy5AKNOdHU_FNMpPZwVh4mfLmz2Qg2cciTia5P/s320/IMG_20210802_081154_484.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">And here is the grouting station, ready for the next go-round of mosaic magic!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Since we've had a bit of "weather" and the temperatures are way too high to do much in it, I've been focusing on taking photos of the mosaics I'll be putting back into Etsy when it reopens in September. This can be done from my room using the light from the window and the coolness from the central air. Ahhh.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are a few edited photos of a few favorite mosaics, showing the lighting and how well mosaics hold up over time. Even being jostled around during the move plus climate changes now that they live in the garage art studio, they are protected and should not show any damage.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqQxB4khg30/YRmhqClamDI/AAAAAAAA29g/Sj-ImrtftRAhOalOsW7BlHMbQJOzExzYACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210812_111159236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqQxB4khg30/YRmhqClamDI/AAAAAAAA29g/Sj-ImrtftRAhOalOsW7BlHMbQJOzExzYACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210812_111159236.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Using a white MDF shelf, I get some great shots. Hanging things on the wall gives me some good shots as well.</span><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVEANcraol8/YRmj9iZ4pqI/AAAAAAAA290/0Ccz6Vy0Y00zh6MUiTIlaY7U0bEgkQJlACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7221bbbbb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVEANcraol8/YRmj9iZ4pqI/AAAAAAAA290/0Ccz6Vy0Y00zh6MUiTIlaY7U0bEgkQJlACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7221bbbbb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lt1ZlqJWIIE/YRmqWYVJdbI/AAAAAAAA2-E/PlhC30NwHpUVGcV3sqlBC9M5qEpBYoddQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7034A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lt1ZlqJWIIE/YRmqWYVJdbI/AAAAAAAA2-E/PlhC30NwHpUVGcV3sqlBC9M5qEpBYoddQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7034A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--w-Te_LUAGs/YRmqWW1K7sI/AAAAAAAA2-I/N7s9YJTFKZIGMicUpzXk70mFO_2KECWxACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7061A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--w-Te_LUAGs/YRmqWW1K7sI/AAAAAAAA2-I/N7s9YJTFKZIGMicUpzXk70mFO_2KECWxACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7061A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doJsHDJvZCY/YRmqWnUo7bI/AAAAAAAA2-M/ff5R1jt_q_I8RVW4D2SQKrXDxZ0u_DXYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7147A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doJsHDJvZCY/YRmqWnUo7bI/AAAAAAAA2-M/ff5R1jt_q_I8RVW4D2SQKrXDxZ0u_DXYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7147A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> <span style="font-size: medium;">There you have it! Some glam shots of mosaics headed back into the shop very soon!</span></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/s2448/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2448" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/w214-h169/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
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EarthMotherMosaics</p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-34478568198313696302021-08-02T07:30:00.014-04:002021-08-02T07:30:00.257-04:00Garage Art Studio - Progress<p>The progress in the garage art studio is slow but steady. I've washed all the dusty, mouse icky dishes for mosaics thanks to the fancy kitchen automatic dishwasher and my own two little hands.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJc8QwaO9ys/YQbOhGQQ1TI/AAAAAAAA13U/TEZxVsRb85gXMN-qV_NKf8C0TTvKavAxgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_112502476.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJc8QwaO9ys/YQbOhGQQ1TI/AAAAAAAA13U/TEZxVsRb85gXMN-qV_NKf8C0TTvKavAxgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_112502476.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I drew this design a long time ago and was happy to see, even after going through the cycle in the washer it stayed put.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kEOwHwruSZ4/YQbOvZX3mrI/AAAAAAAA13Y/RhMow-BQx_EACAa_BFXg1Oqj2qUNpXkUwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_125633852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kEOwHwruSZ4/YQbOvZX3mrI/AAAAAAAA13Y/RhMow-BQx_EACAa_BFXg1Oqj2qUNpXkUwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_125633852.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Too delicate for the dishwasher, these got washed by hand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJmPtA__qnE/YQbO4UjWU1I/AAAAAAAA13c/WSZPHOm52Vcwy52ZjGHwVqmwjS5mJB8ugCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_144017274.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJmPtA__qnE/YQbO4UjWU1I/AAAAAAAA13c/WSZPHOm52Vcwy52ZjGHwVqmwjS5mJB8ugCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_144017274.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Using old table runners and doilies, I put the dishes on them to keep the bottoms from possibly getting greasy from the people before me who used this space. Eventually I'll be painting all the counters, perhaps the cabinets will get a mosaic or two and paint as well.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4qJ7hrrq-o/YQbPQlcGgkI/AAAAAAAA13k/hJD9NkZj_g0I1gzRo0iq_0KVlSj_GLA0gCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_121632711.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4qJ7hrrq-o/YQbPQlcGgkI/AAAAAAAA13k/hJD9NkZj_g0I1gzRo0iq_0KVlSj_GLA0gCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_121632711.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j9NW0iZuAM/YQbPQueyxvI/AAAAAAAA13k/ZvtQQ8tPc6w8ra1L3u7SL9RDcBgpgDk2wCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_121647857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j9NW0iZuAM/YQbPQueyxvI/AAAAAAAA13k/ZvtQQ8tPc6w8ra1L3u7SL9RDcBgpgDk2wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_121647857.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_IKRUEuDs9U/YQbPQjvLfXI/AAAAAAAA13k/VHv01rTyr24YMF7aizozDv6UXNvjlwizACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_121723676.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_IKRUEuDs9U/YQbPQjvLfXI/AAAAAAAA13k/VHv01rTyr24YMF7aizozDv6UXNvjlwizACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_121723676.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Slowly putting things up and out of the way but within reach.</p><p>The cabinets with the yellow bowl shown will have more bowls in there holding all those little bags of stuff and things such as polymer clay and whatnots. The photo above of the things to be washed, holds the bowls that will go into the cabinets and filled.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GEerIqIsjZA/YQbPmt4GobI/AAAAAAAA13s/P76cu-BaJTIRkBNPJQecJMDDakVsPzHRwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_144519836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GEerIqIsjZA/YQbPmt4GobI/AAAAAAAA13s/P76cu-BaJTIRkBNPJQecJMDDakVsPzHRwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_144519836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMKs21LA3O9XuvzSsRMJ8fBPftXHGVmboY8j4NbsajOyq6EZHJwPQ5saOQLuymvXnaiIhxNrLVuqL9KZDSRmES5MKBi3FJF7ET8y2qQ_aSua_w42t1NwfNDZ48N-ztSMoFNjYpqUV5XYC/s4096/IMG_20210730_144028134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMKs21LA3O9XuvzSsRMJ8fBPftXHGVmboY8j4NbsajOyq6EZHJwPQ5saOQLuymvXnaiIhxNrLVuqL9KZDSRmES5MKBi3FJF7ET8y2qQ_aSua_w42t1NwfNDZ48N-ztSMoFNjYpqUV5XYC/s320/IMG_20210730_144028134.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gxy0enchwzU/YQbPmrpOtZI/AAAAAAAA13s/4MYIzoUa85ou2pAIGiVilP4MxI1djPKXwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_143951767.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gxy0enchwzU/YQbPmrpOtZI/AAAAAAAA13s/4MYIzoUa85ou2pAIGiVilP4MxI1djPKXwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_143951767.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Top photo shows the grouting station, middle shows the stained glass (gotta get going on sorting by color again!) and the last photo is where I'll actually be working once the rest of what's out is in the cabinets or along the furthest right side of this counter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LfRv7ek-9aM/YQbQD29Kl_I/AAAAAAAA130/UPIYJBJVvEI9o7m4HvDpyYfpQvamXcUHACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210730_143236682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LfRv7ek-9aM/YQbQD29Kl_I/AAAAAAAA130/UPIYJBJVvEI9o7m4HvDpyYfpQvamXcUHACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210730_143236682.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This is one of those plates I will not smash or use in a mosaic. I love it. It's hanging in my room.</p><p>Also in my room is a desk that took me 6 hours to build. I'm tired ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNiYGnOyUdif3K6vpLajWLBb5NDHEdcXtq71czehS6LYiBXv7JW9CIQnY6GJ4cgLzqEKDxd6og2pii_oKii-Io-FLz3eHj1kmkfxCcXyTXWVF2NZQWjMrSSInNX6GMyMMJKw0rSDBnt6f/s4096/IMG_20210801_122808223.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNiYGnOyUdif3K6vpLajWLBb5NDHEdcXtq71czehS6LYiBXv7JW9CIQnY6GJ4cgLzqEKDxd6og2pii_oKii-Io-FLz3eHj1kmkfxCcXyTXWVF2NZQWjMrSSInNX6GMyMMJKw0rSDBnt6f/s320/IMG_20210801_122808223.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The rug on the wall is due to a very old kitty who may be leaving me sooner than I'd like her to. However, she was using all the new rugs as her litter box, so I removed them, washed them and hung up two, put one on top of the blanket chest and took the rope rug into the garage which will be used to wipe glass and dust off the shoes before I come into the house.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzBGSOBwV8JQqqBu0h9v1daw-1IpzCAaGRkzecvoNntXnBhqJneCwfvL-h46yvbjNGTokUBZsv_h3-dK_86pq8z8lOS2z_4o53MmzIvn3x-hAYMzTSj0hCNnk2O561C1jh7mkbVnUWGx6/s4096/IMG_20210801_122902087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzBGSOBwV8JQqqBu0h9v1daw-1IpzCAaGRkzecvoNntXnBhqJneCwfvL-h46yvbjNGTokUBZsv_h3-dK_86pq8z8lOS2z_4o53MmzIvn3x-hAYMzTSj0hCNnk2O561C1jh7mkbVnUWGx6/s320/IMG_20210801_122902087.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> This is Baby. We think she's about 18-19 years old. Very frail but still eating, drinking water and using her litter box. Here, she has a little food on her nose. Aww.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZaiEaaOvVY/YQbQx_0uFSI/AAAAAAAA14E/S-DW2vdTJ9IftCTJVCGiA5TVJ_EkxSh4QCPcBGAsYHg/s1080/IMG_20210728_111834_722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZaiEaaOvVY/YQbQx_0uFSI/AAAAAAAA14E/S-DW2vdTJ9IftCTJVCGiA5TVJ_EkxSh4QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210728_111834_722.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This shows where the other rug was placed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v1WOA_k3nWo/YQbR_03Yo8I/AAAAAAAA14Y/iB-THRRG9rYSpYkCjv1WDCKqqtdIldWpACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210801_125411583.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v1WOA_k3nWo/YQbR_03Yo8I/AAAAAAAA14Y/iB-THRRG9rYSpYkCjv1WDCKqqtdIldWpACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210801_125411583.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Here's the blanket chest with the rug on it as well as <i>The Tower of Now</i>. I like it there and it's safe from the kitty because she can no longer jump.</p><p>My grandson is going to help get bottles and a few other cool things all the way up onto the cabinets. I tried to do it myself and almost fell off the sturdy step stool because I still had to go up on tiptoe to reach the area. He's a little taller than I am, lighter as well so if he has to climb onto the counters he can do that as long as he has a few spotters. I'll share photos of that next time.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/s2448/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2448" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/w214-h169/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-60511747813551642932021-07-26T07:30:00.010-04:002021-07-26T07:30:00.192-04:00Garage Art Studio - My Lovely Mess!<p>The studio is a complete mess right now. It was fairly clean for about three days but then I started pulling out things from boxes and trying to decide where things should go within the cabinets. After some minor organizing, I know I have the most in mixed media and found object supplies. Next is stained glass and then dishes. Everything needs to be sorted through, placed within the cabinets. Sorting of glass and dish pieces has to be done again but that's last. Right now. I'm going through boxes, placing like with like as best as I can and deciding where it goes. Here, in photos, shows the process of cleaning off the counter space and then filling them up again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8VFLJayuULw/YP3xySbWidI/AAAAAAAA1ec/HoLXD8xGqhkexhweJlj806UvEvfZ_zSgQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210715_142756434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8VFLJayuULw/YP3xySbWidI/AAAAAAAA1ec/HoLXD8xGqhkexhweJlj806UvEvfZ_zSgQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210715_142756434.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This photo above is where I started. There was no organization, naturally, everything was just placed wherever it could go in order to find the important things for my room within the house. Keep this photo in mind as you see the changes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7L91W5WoWAvKabHAKibU8uqWaMpFtY5aapt8Etsw6WbLmAxqktAcjebbo4GPCCiIZn_r3eg4xHtQoC48Gi0PnqnMMlr6iSgUUCnYm-iAwivbwABSc52tpAT_SaW48KHsa7IDk4vAkVjvP/s4096/IMG_20210718_112246184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7L91W5WoWAvKabHAKibU8uqWaMpFtY5aapt8Etsw6WbLmAxqktAcjebbo4GPCCiIZn_r3eg4xHtQoC48Gi0PnqnMMlr6iSgUUCnYm-iAwivbwABSc52tpAT_SaW48KHsa7IDk4vAkVjvP/s320/IMG_20210718_112246184.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>My sturdy stool arrived and then I knew I could climb up to the cabinet area without much hassle. Almost reaching the top shelves. That's not a usual thing for me. I do have to go up on tiptoe in order to reach them well so I don't do that often.</p><p>I should mention that when the garage door is open on a sunny day, there is enough light to go without the task lighting for a bit. That's nice because I love natural light. And it's also nice because there's a breeze that comes from the open door through to the window on the side of the house. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zw1Fh6skAyU/YP3y8_wr0pI/AAAAAAAA1es/sy7ptzSacFkrM2aLz6vrHxj5-DrfGFv6ACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210719_121130617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zw1Fh6skAyU/YP3y8_wr0pI/AAAAAAAA1es/sy7ptzSacFkrM2aLz6vrHxj5-DrfGFv6ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_121130617.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Tb-BjVbHLs/YP3y8wqjTRI/AAAAAAAA1es/g5tufApiYeEgtqLTTf9AQt3HXoXENZ_sACPcBGAsYHg/s1080/IMG_20210719_141805_200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Tb-BjVbHLs/YP3y8wqjTRI/AAAAAAAA1es/g5tufApiYeEgtqLTTf9AQt3HXoXENZ_sACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_141805_200.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLERJ97My8A/YP3y819o9KI/AAAAAAAA1es/FCEIdyOxt-QREqJXFLFobgzAD51XKBS1wCPcBGAsYHg/s1080/IMG_20210719_141805_195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLERJ97My8A/YP3y819o9KI/AAAAAAAA1es/FCEIdyOxt-QREqJXFLFobgzAD51XKBS1wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_141805_195.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ubf_3jW__0/YP3y80tF-jI/AAAAAAAA1es/VLdE3pCh2rMw0RBeBYlcMXLoE4XApZC_QCPcBGAsYHg/s1080/IMG_20210719_141805_180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ubf_3jW__0/YP3y80tF-jI/AAAAAAAA1es/VLdE3pCh2rMw0RBeBYlcMXLoE4XApZC_QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_141805_180.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cokMzT1dRbw/YP3y8-41K1I/AAAAAAAA1es/Z0L3CLfFfDAjVQFFFvuOXYMfD8XJgG4fQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210719_154453787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cokMzT1dRbw/YP3y8-41K1I/AAAAAAAA1es/Z0L3CLfFfDAjVQFFFvuOXYMfD8XJgG4fQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_154453787.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U40rNupTT-E/YP3y89FHwJI/AAAAAAAA1es/VEURg6bSS20xqsbS1AvKcAEsQ0MAhK8awCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210719_154502731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U40rNupTT-E/YP3y89FHwJI/AAAAAAAA1es/VEURg6bSS20xqsbS1AvKcAEsQ0MAhK8awCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210719_154502731.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br />As I moved and emptied boxes, I found the glass grinder, that has been in it's original box for over 10 years, still works. The under cabinet lights didn't stick on the dark cabinets; this garage was well loved by a man who built and fixed things. There's a lot of grease under those cabinets and the lights just wouldn't stay. So my solution was to put them on the bottom as you see them here on the dark set and under the cabinets on the newer lighter set using the funky spot lighting for close work when needed. It had a tripod but that fell apart as soon as I put it on so I cut some slits in a coffee can and plopped it into the can. It works great.</p><p>Nothing at this point is in the cabinets but the counter space is starting to show signs of eventual use. I'll work mostly where the lights and grinder are.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRi59o7sGpE/YP30Ssgp3EI/AAAAAAAA1e0/NivBDIoX7FEZxG5R63XFsXlXt52aw43TACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210724_134125146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRi59o7sGpE/YP30Ssgp3EI/AAAAAAAA1e0/NivBDIoX7FEZxG5R63XFsXlXt52aw43TACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210724_134125146.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I started filling in the cabinets and putting things on top as well. I think I'll change my mind a few times but more or less the mixed media/found objects will be on the left along with the glue, moving over to where the substrates are in the center and through to the end mostly glass (bottles, vases, odds and ends) substrates.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbFPWNZsQZs/YP310_192CI/AAAAAAAA1e8/rfrhyudyfY0QRZhrCv1IxZYqNAR2jfpSwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210724_134132024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbFPWNZsQZs/YP310_192CI/AAAAAAAA1e8/rfrhyudyfY0QRZhrCv1IxZYqNAR2jfpSwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210724_134132024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Rz-dtBA-rs/YP317Vl319I/AAAAAAAA1fA/C1j2VI_UTQ4Yuo-MUlNdL-mDS5Y0TrfcwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210724_134046416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Rz-dtBA-rs/YP317Vl319I/AAAAAAAA1fA/C1j2VI_UTQ4Yuo-MUlNdL-mDS5Y0TrfcwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210724_134046416.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Then I started figuring out exactly how I wanted things. I even drew a diagram but ended up with the general ideas on it and changing it slightly.</p><p>Now there is a huge mess again where all the mixed media/found objects are and will take at least a week to get that inside the cabinets in a way that is useful for me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9jfGl0p_YHo/YP32WpGlbjI/AAAAAAAA1fI/7pTdWngbAioACwj6SKe6rbdGW0QXwrHvwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210725_161313532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9jfGl0p_YHo/YP32WpGlbjI/AAAAAAAA1fI/7pTdWngbAioACwj6SKe6rbdGW0QXwrHvwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210725_161313532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Wow ... lots of jewelry, half circles in glass, polymer clay pieces, shells, rocks, a big box of this and that. Corks, bottle caps, etc.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsQkqmU95pM6zlDAVj_oyOUj7RU7AJYXAyeoaSgPGmNnEK4NrV710z8LTzKH6jg9Z47SWfXk65M-I91QKBVsznqdUtBbRcr9rPu0p2cO5B7xQDmA1EYUP6A7gf_TCd3RaGHAy2Rbu0qjQ/s4096/IMG_20210725_161257585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsQkqmU95pM6zlDAVj_oyOUj7RU7AJYXAyeoaSgPGmNnEK4NrV710z8LTzKH6jg9Z47SWfXk65M-I91QKBVsznqdUtBbRcr9rPu0p2cO5B7xQDmA1EYUP6A7gf_TCd3RaGHAy2Rbu0qjQ/s320/IMG_20210725_161257585.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This photo above is holding the stained glass, dishes and the lower counter top will be my grouting station. The cabinets hold grouting supplies. Under the cabinets, I'm going to get shelving at some point to hold the cookie jars, Etsy mosaics (seen in the grey bin) and other things I've yet to figure out.</p><p>There you have it ... the tour of the crazy mess of a studio space so far that I already love! And I haven't even used it yet!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/s2448/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2448" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/w214-h169/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy,
EarthMotherMosaics</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cindy Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03234553998696840581noreply@blogger.comSellersville, PA 18960, USA40.3539926 -75.304898212.043758763821153 -110.4611482 68.664226436178836 -40.1486482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861690196642664196.post-90080320203703774642021-07-16T07:30:00.002-04:002021-07-16T07:30:00.216-04:00The Tower of Now waits for my return<p> I mentioned in my last post that I'd share photos of <i>The Tower of Now</i> because I've been looking at it every day since we've moved. It's sitting on my blanket chest wrapped in star lights.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXauM4Zz6mU/YPB897S8GFI/AAAAAAAA1Hc/uHfFtWYms3M5ULfbbTJ_qhTcrPXQIJt6ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1936/IMG_20210715_142034843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1452" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXauM4Zz6mU/YPB897S8GFI/AAAAAAAA1Hc/uHfFtWYms3M5ULfbbTJ_qhTcrPXQIJt6ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210715_142034843.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Far from completed and yet complete enough to give me what I need these days: words of wisdom. </p><p>I really can't wait to get back into working on this but right now because the new studio aka garage isn't yet set up for working, I'm enjoying it as it is. Here's a photo of the studio's work-in-progress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lCWX6aqGMW8/YPB-w8U9E9I/AAAAAAAA1II/zgwVpwlQSSsEe0IZ0DlufnJsbZCp536vwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210715_142756434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lCWX6aqGMW8/YPB-w8U9E9I/AAAAAAAA1II/zgwVpwlQSSsEe0IZ0DlufnJsbZCp536vwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210715_142756434.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>And a short video of my heavenly mess can be found on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbyearthmothermosaics/">Instagram</a>.<br /></p><p>Here are the rest of the photos I've taken recently. Enjoy the journey.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1eNI8xVNo/YPB9qZD6E0I/AAAAAAAA1Ho/hC4I7RBdfb8Pd2m4zNMBO3OwWiDile6-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153958957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1eNI8xVNo/YPB9qZD6E0I/AAAAAAAA1Ho/hC4I7RBdfb8Pd2m4zNMBO3OwWiDile6-QCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153958957.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnUOb_xtcDY4wmZAjozkYIbrbAVnmAc_KAvuUfWuVYECJhXWGbJu7X3AFqQ1nay290_vLvheTziGDyZdMRUNYR8OgGmIS17qYqICLTVVBCsfI4isUDytx2Gebnk0R6coaGID9GUroUiT_/s4096/IMG_20210705_153941896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnUOb_xtcDY4wmZAjozkYIbrbAVnmAc_KAvuUfWuVYECJhXWGbJu7X3AFqQ1nay290_vLvheTziGDyZdMRUNYR8OgGmIS17qYqICLTVVBCsfI4isUDytx2Gebnk0R6coaGID9GUroUiT_/s320/IMG_20210705_153941896.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTYg3mSxYrk/YPB9qe32TYI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/zYpm0es3JTEjrY3FPh-HpwgRgu7uWXJrwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153906927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTYg3mSxYrk/YPB9qe32TYI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/zYpm0es3JTEjrY3FPh-HpwgRgu7uWXJrwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153906927.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoEdeeh7RMk/YPB9qQeTnbI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/Q2jIdt-d3m4nJ21WsBc8kX3Ot4g-sExtQCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153853773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoEdeeh7RMk/YPB9qQeTnbI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/Q2jIdt-d3m4nJ21WsBc8kX3Ot4g-sExtQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153853773.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U7Fwo_dEYJQ/YPB9qVfyOPI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/oFxFZfVM0QM1nXYvaR9gBntWyX-nF23-ACPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153846811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U7Fwo_dEYJQ/YPB9qVfyOPI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/oFxFZfVM0QM1nXYvaR9gBntWyX-nF23-ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153846811.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiyUnZBsoiM/YPB9qbMFswI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/6Oi03DeT1JA6P6o8XNwDT5lG-F40nKwrgCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153840460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiyUnZBsoiM/YPB9qbMFswI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/6Oi03DeT1JA6P6o8XNwDT5lG-F40nKwrgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153840460.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k18pF9v74Mk/YPB9qVypbNI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/ubX5dRuvigI6oo1D1IAPiqDtGx9KT6JEwCPcBGAsYHg/s4096/IMG_20210705_153832765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k18pF9v74Mk/YPB9qVypbNI/AAAAAAAA1Ho/ubX5dRuvigI6oo1D1IAPiqDtGx9KT6JEwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210705_153832765.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/s2448/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2448" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzCQlmOKOKk/YOT38cASIQI/AAAAAAAA0z8/U0T2Rhkn6Y8CayZSbFRBcI7GWZepgUBuACPcBGAsYHg/w214-h169/IMG_20210610_173316584.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your
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