Friday - Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces really does fit well as a title. Rounding out a week filled with: a lot of art, thoughts of art, looking back on art I've made. So ... art.

I gifted my Grandson his piece of art on Wednesday, his 18th birthday. He loved it. Even though this motorcycle didn't have a long life, it's being used to learn how to fix them mostly and he has a special place in his heart for this machine. And now has something else for his wall to add to the many handmade gifts I've given him over the years. As you can see in the photo of him opening it (I used painted papers to wrap it up in) he said "Cool!" as he saw it. Yay!🥳

In a previous post or two I've mentioned the painted paper sheets I glued together then cut down to use in my journals and on cards. I was looking at them and decided to lay them all down to have a look. The first photo they are on my table.

Some of these will go into journals but a few might get cut into strips (the longer ones especially) and used in some awesome way.

What's really nifty, to me anyway, is all of these pieces were once individual painted papers. Gluing them together and then cutting them down creates a new piece of art. The last batch I did, I didn't draw doodles or add paint to them like I had with the other sheets I made. I was tired when I put glued the sheet together and in the morning I'd cut it before remembering I wasn't really finished with it. After looking at the smaller pieces once they were cut out, I didn't like them as much. They were boring. I actually love the grungy look of a wild pencil or paintbrush or tons of squiggly lines within the art, stamps, ink, circles, stencils, etc. And so I learned something about how to approach these sheets and will take that with me when I make the next sheet. Possibly today. And I reminded myself to never underestimate the power of writing a note! If I had put a note near the large sheet I'd made, to draw doodles, etc on it, that would have saved me from looking at these pieces as "less than". However, they each can get doodles, paint and so on, on them and will become just as I like them.

Meanwhile, very little work has been done on the mosaics I have waiting patiently for me in the Purple Palace. I did a little bit on the piece sign yesterday. It's almost filled in with glass and ready to sit in the "to be grouted" pile.

This weekend we'll be celebrating my Grandson at a party and next week I have an eye exam to test for glaucoma. I'm fairly sure I have it (all of my family on my Mom's side has had it) and when I had the last eye exam recently, they suggested I go to a specialist for testing. Keep good vibes coming. I'm truly grateful for the eyesight that helps me see and create art. Hopefully I'll be able to continue for quite some time to come. 

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

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Wednesday - Art Table Madness!

It is madness here this week! My goodness there's so much going on ... many started projects in both the Purple Palace and at the art table. I'll keep it simple, though, and share just some of the completed or almost completed photos with explanations. No need to take you into the madness with me with the WIP's (work-in-progress). 

What fun to take an existing photo of myself and make it into an abstract. Honestly it was torture at first ... I just didn't want to do it because I didn't want to ruin it. Once I realized abstract is the best way to go and what happens, happens and to just be free thinking about it; don't take it too seriously, in other words, I was good to go with it. And go I did! Twice! I shared the other self-portrait here as well. Scroll down to find it. I did this one using acrylics, stamps, collage papers, Pasca paint markers in black and white and a white gel pen. I'm not in love with it, but I keep trying every so often to find my way around faces. Why not practice with my own?! Other than hearing myself say: "UGH" once in a while, I'm learning, it's okay to fuss once in a while. 

This is some paint textured with baking soda on deli paper. Fun process and feels like sandpaper. Lots of possibilities there with this technique. I am taking a favorite art print I recently did and gluing it on the paper which is on a wooden board and has a hanger ready to get placed somewhere in my room. 

This card just sort of evolved into pink things. I didn't used to like pink, but after using magenta for a while, I discovered it's a great color to use. This card is in an art journal created with an old greeting card, wrapping paper, collage paper, ribbon and stickers. 

Butterflies are making their way throughout my art these days too. Gotta love it, because I think of my Dad whenever I use one in my art. I feel he'd like that. This is the other side of the page in the same art journal shown above with a lot going on from my own art cut and glued, to a few pieces from a greeting card, a chamomile tea box, magazine cut outs, stamps, book pages, dots, stickers and painted papers. 

This one was really fun to do. I love the paper I used for the vase. I have no idea how I made it and I'm fairly sure I'll never duplicate it. I recently got some flower stencils through Amazon and just pulled them out to use here. Wow I love them! And I used the baking soda and paint technique here as well on the flowers, along with a few collage papers and part of a sun doodle. Another art journal page.

These are the roll-off papers I use when I'm painting or using the Gelli plate. I'm in love with the second one shown here, using some of the new stencils and my favorite circle stencil. Neither of these are getting used for collage just yet. I want to keep them as they are for now. If I make enough pages like these, I'll glue them together into a large sheet and then cut them down to a nice size. Eventually, they will get used.

Here's the second attempt of a self-portrait in an art journal as well and one I like much better than the first. I used watercolor, stickers and cut outs from books and word sticker quotes. My favorite is: "darling, you are a work of art". In this case, it's true! I cut out around the glasses, hair and hat and glued it over the photo I printed of myself to use to trace the face onto paper. Part cartoon, part photo. Pretty cool. 

More collage flowers in an art journal. I love the wonky look of these two pages. I can tell as I'm making journals, I have many going at the same time, that I'm finding a style I enjoy more than others. That IS why I have been making these journals, to practice different techniques and styles and see what speaks to me.

"Creativity Takes Courage". The latest card using the cut up sheets of painted papers I made recently. I added a flower stencil in white and a strip of deli paper that looks like a film reel were added.

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

If you'd like to support the artist go to BuyMeACoffee and buy me a cuppa. It's always greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. 👄💝 

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

Mosaic Monday

Happy Labor Day Weekend! As the four day weekend is a goof-off and relax time for us here (my Grandson's birthday is tomorrow!), I haven't been in the Purple Palace to continue working on anything mosaic. However, there are always things to share on the website (which has been updated and is finally ready for viewing!). This is one of my favorite mosaics I've made. I love the way I did it (acrylic paint, dish tiles, tempered and stained glass) and the colors too. So much love went into this bird mosaic. A true celebration of nature and love. Way cool. 😁 So here we go.

 

Bird and Sun Stained Glass Mosaic Art

Stained and Tempered Glass

8 inches

$45.50 USD

(this link sends you directly to PayPal to purchase or you can go to the website link above and purchase from there)

 

 

Illuminate your space with our enchanting "A Bird In The Sun" mosaic art! This stunning piece brings a burst of color and warmth to any room, expertly crafted to be a captivating focal point in your home.

At the heart of this mosaic is a beautifully detailed bird, delicately perched amidst a radiant sun. The sun itself is crafted in vibrant hues of orange, iridescent white, and rich yellow, creating a mesmerizing display that dances with light. The bird, fashioned from a finely detailed dish adorned with graceful vines, adds a touch of nature's elegance.

 

What truly sets this piece apart is the charming heart incorporated into the bird’s design—a symbol of love and connection that draws the eye and the heart. Surrounding this radiant sun are layers of shimmering acrylic in bold yellows and glistening gold glitter, all protected beneath a sleek sheet of tempered glass for durability and a polished finish.

Each creation is lovingly signed with my signature peace sign and dated on the back, ensuring your artwork is unique and infused with a personal touch.

 

Designed for indoor use, this 8-inch beauty is ready to hang, making it the perfect addition to your living room, bedroom, or any space that longs for a splash of joy and creativity.

Transform your home with this vibrant piece that celebrates nature and love—order today and bring the warmth of the sun into your life!

 

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

If you'd like to support the artist go to BuyMeACoffee and buy me a cuppa. It's always greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. 👄💝 

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com