A Look Back

I'm still working on organizing the Purple Palace in between doing art and doodling at the appropriate tables. Some days I do a little of all things. Other days I think about what I want to do for a very long time. The energy passes and I wait for the next wave. In other words ... it's taking a while.

As I was moving a few things around in the Palace the last time energy hit I glanced at the wall behind me. What a wonderful display of art!

This wall is filled with mosaic birth flowers

I appreciate the mosaics I've made over the years. This break from them might be exactly what was needed (besides giving my hands a rest from the tools involved in creating mosaics) to see -- really see the art. Remembering the stained glass and dish pieces I used, where I sat to create them. How many seasons I weathered to continue creating.

I'm extremely grateful for the gift given to me to create them. I'm mindful that I still have that gift each time I walk into the Purple Palace. I do know I have a lot more to get organized before I can start creating mosaics again. The fact is I still want to make them! They still bring me joy and that's a blessing. Which keeps me going when the energy arises to pull heavy glass and dishes here and there. Not easy work but rewarding once it'll all be finished. I know I'm honoring the gift by giving myself a break from it all to get everything placed where I feel it's necessary and then begin again.

My walls are covered with blessings. Not just my own but from my family as well. Mosaics, paintings and collage live on the walls and the alters. There's room for more! Huzzah!! Some of the hangings get askew on occasion when doors close or someone moves something heavy enough to make walls rattle (it happens). I'm still pleasantly surprised at the emotion I feel when looking, really seeing, the art here.

 

Enjoy your week!

Cindy,  EarthMotherMosaics - Mixed Media Art

Instagram: @artbyearthmothermosaics 

Stay Peaceful and Enjoy the Journey 

Friday - Shameless Promotions and Gratitude

There's something about seeing my art on a website dedicated to art that makes me so happy. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it.

I haven't posted anything from my fineartamerica site in a while, so here we go.

I've decided to share one each of the different forms of art on the site. It's got collage, doodles, mosaics and photography of mine that's printed at the time ordered into cool items as gifts, for you, someone you love or your home.

Hot Coffee

Many Moons

Grow, Bloom, Fly

Ivy Grows Strong

The prices shown here are for Art Prints. 

Enjoy scrolling through the different items offered and bookmark this site! Come back to visit any time and considering giving a piece of art to a family member or gifting yourself. You're worth it!

Have a great weekend.

 

 

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

I've been busy working on the requested mosaic panels. I have to say, the way I approach making art is a little odd, even for me. I start in on it, THEN decide the design. The colors were decided, so that wasn't hard. But I honestly didn't know, other than the butterfly, what I would add or how until I started getting into it over the weekend. The last photo is of the 2nd panel. All 4 of the remaining panels will have vines and flowers. Only the first panel has a butterfly. However, some of the flowers, after I finished adding them, could be seen as butterflies.

My first attempt, filling in around the butterfly looked cluttered and not at all what I wanted to see. I took the ceramic pieces off and tried again.

This time, I noticed I could make vines and flowers going from panel to panel, maybe not a continuation in case the recipient would like to have 5 separate mosaic panels placed in different places instead of side-by-side.

The butterfly will have gray grout, the rest will be grouted in white. At this point I'm considering leave the panels sides and back white but will paint them with acrylics before grouting begins.

Vines on the second panel. I liked the feeling of the flow finally taking hold.

 

Next week I'll share progress and you can always see how it's going on Instagram and Facebook because I always share there as well.

 

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

 

Bohemian Sun Celestial Design Mosaic Wall Art

Stained Glass and Mirror

8 inches

$53.50 (purchase directly through PayPal here)

 

As the song says: Open up your heart and let the sun shine in!

One of the best parts about this beauty is the focal point. That brilliant bright green chartreuse! My favorite color in green. Fabulous!!

 

This is 8 inches and filled with small hand cut stained glass triangles and mirror diamond shapes all lovingly placed. Naturally I feel an energy that comes from making mosaics and I've sent that vibration in and on this sun. Something deserving for a celestial design such as this. The best thing about this mosaic are the good vibes it can exude.

The stained glass used are colors ranging in orange, amber and tan almost caramel around the center with the pre-cut diamond mirror.

 

A peace sign charm often used as my signature on my mosaics has been added.

Indoor use only.

Screenshot of my website page

 

 

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

 

Wednesday - What Day?

What Day? posts are free-forming thoughts and possible things going on in the studio and personally.

Right now, I'm not creating at all which is fine. I am in flux at the moment, hoping to share more info within the next month or so. Life is changing, for the better, but it's too soon to spill the beans just yet!

So, while I rest and reorganize and recuperate from regular life stuff and things, I believe I'll share the eclectic array of art from my Etsy shop for the next month or so. There's enough to share, that's for sure!

Today, I thought I'd share my Bohemian Flower Mosaic Wall Art because it's a favorite of mine and it's kinda cool.

Mosaic Flower, Bohemian style. I took an old MDF shelf heading toward the recycling bin and drew a flower on it, adding stained glass and recycled mirror making this groovy piece of mosaic art. The flower has an orange 1/2 circle in the center, iridescent glass and recycled mirror highlighting the brown, green, orange and red glass. Pretty pieces of mirror in swirls attach to the flower. Background is in black with spots here and there of colors of glass used in the flower. A small peace sign in the corner is my signature, and I've signed the back and dated it as well.

The back has 2 D-rings with a wire for easy and sturdy hanging. 2 felt pads are attached to the bottom to protect your walls from getting scratched by the MDF wood.

All hand cut pieces, done at the time of creation, this 11 x 16 inch wall hanging is quite an impressive addition to anyone's home or office.

I enjoy taking things headed toward the landfill and creating something unique with them. Broken pieces of mirror and the shelf itself, were salvaged and reused.

Indoor use only.

 

$135.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday - Crescent Moon Mosaic

Crescent Moon Mosaic

 

Lavender Moon. It's hard to capture the beauty of this hand mixed lavender grout I used for this moon in photos but if I do say so myself the entire mosaic is absolutely luscious in person. The white iridescent glass sparkles in different hues ranging from yellow to purple, green and blue, the silver mirror grabs the light, dish pieces from my blue and white stash add the perfect blending. Topped off by small black iridescent glass circles and the lavender grout. It's awesome!!

Perfect for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, housewarming, holiday. Anyone who loves purple, blue and white AND celestial designs will absolutely LOVE this crescent moon.

Gift to a special someone or save it for yourself. As long as it's enjoyed, it's job is done.

My signature, a peace sign charm, has been added. A felt pad has been attached so the back will not scratch your walls. Signed and dated.

Indoor use only.

Measures 12 inches high

 

$75.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday - Mosaic Peace Sign

Mosaic Peace Sign, Patchwork, Stained Glass, Hippie Style, Hippie Art, Bohemian Style, Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Mothers Day

 Isn't this "Patchwork Peace Sign" cool? It reminds me of a crocheted throw blanket or an old-fashioned quilt. Done in many colors of stained glass in orange, red, beige, blue, green, brown and yellow. There are beige and green half circles in glass and small blue hand cut rods.

Gift this to someone who loves peace signs. Makes a great birthday present, holiday gift, anniversary gift, or a just because gift.

Works well in most every room. I'd say those who have a flair for homey decor will love this addition to their nest.

Back has a key hole hanger making it ready for the wall. A felt pad has been attached so the painted back will not scratch your walls. Signed and dated.

Indoor use only.

Measures 8 inches

$65.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Wednesday - What Day?

Wednesday - What Day? Means I want to share things but I'm not sure exactly what. So, until I know, Wednesday's are going to be devoted to different things each week, probably. There's a possibility posts might not even happen some weeks. 

This week, I thought I'd share the sales I've had since the beginning of the year. They are all exciting and much appreciated. I'm grateful to any customer who takes the time to write a short note or review after they've received their mosaic. You can read reviews through my Etsy shop.

 Here are the mosaics sold, oldest to newest.

Purchased in January, this Mosaic Switch Plate has Stained Glass, Van Gogh Glass and ball chain. I call it "Fire Star". Nifty, right?!

 

Purchased in February, this Green Apple Mosaic Wall Art made a new customer very happy. I learned she too is a mosaic artist. That makes it even more special! This design was based on a bowl I put mosaic in many years ago and use often as my logo.

Next up, purchased in March, this Mosaic Gazing Ball, "Peace, Love and Happiness" went to a customer in Texarkana. It has a peace sign, a heart and a flower on it. Very unique and many hours of gluing and patiently waiting for it to dry so it could be turned. I love sending these mosaics out throughout the USA. I say a grateful prayer as I send them on their way each time. This Gazing Ball was a especially fun to make.

 

 

And last, was a sale I got this week on Tuesday. The newest peace sign to join the shop. They never stay around for very long. Not that I'm complaining! Made with pieces of scrap glass, mirror and Millefiori and is 6 inches in size.

 

And that's it for now. Next Wednesday I'm sure I'll have something else to share. Maybe doodles because I've been doing them a lot at the moment.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday - Cornflower Sun

Mosaic Sun

 

Material: stained glass

Dimensions: Height: 12 Inches
 

I call this one "Cornflower Sun". The flower in the center is surrounded by this beautiful color in blue iridescent glass. The center is in a bright orange and the flower itself is in iridescent tan. To say this sparkles and shines is an understatement. Around the flower are black iridescent glass dots.

Gift this to someone who loves all things shiny and bright. Makes a great birthday present, holiday gift, anniversary gift, or a just because gift.

Works well in most every room. I'd say those who have an eclectic taste will love this addition to their home.

My signature, a peace sign charm, has been added. Back has a hanger making it ready for the wall. A felt pad has been attached so the painted back will not scratch your walls. Signed and dated.

Indoor use only.

Measures 12 inches

 

$65.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

 

Theme Thursday - Retro

Retro. It's groovy. These mosaics having "retro" in their title or theme are all available from my Etsy shop. You can find them by clicking on the links above each photo. Enjoy.

 

Mosaic Peace Sign, Retro, Flower Power

 

Mosaic Bird Wall Art, MCM Art, Retro

 

Retro Jewelry

 

 

 

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

Mosaic Monday - Crescent Moon Mosaic

Crescent Moon Mosaic

 

Materials: stained glass, mirror, amethyst stones

Dimensions: Height: 12 Inches

Swirling Moon Amethyst has beautiful hues in purple and silver mirror in swirls. In a few spots, I placed small pieces of amethyst stones. All stained glass and mirror were hand cut by me. Grouted in plum, the sides and back are painted in a dark brown. There's a felt pad at the bottom back to protect your walls from scratches. A thin piece of jute allows it to hang easily on the wall.

Perfect for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, housewarming, holiday. Anyone who loves purple and celestial designs will absolutely LOVE this crescent moon.

Gift to a special someone or save it for yourself. As long as it's enjoyed, it's job is done.

My signature, a peace sign charm, has been added. A felt pad has been attached so the painted back will not scratch your walls. Signed and dated.

Indoor use only.

Measures 12 inches high 

 

$65.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics