Good grief, I had to just spit these out. If I took any more time I would be here forever.
Who are your favorites? I want to know.
Henri Matisse – Fauve Artist
Cleo Mussi - European Mosaic
Jonathon Green - South Carolina artist
Barbara Keith - American Mosaic
April Harrison – Local Artist (Greenville SC)
Yes, it is hard to find color inspiration, at least for me it is. It’s like everyone else just pulls it out of their hat. No, not really. For me, I look through my favorite fabric. Take this above fabric for example. See those great pinks, blues, and greens and how they look so happy together? That is how I put together my little “girlie’s” dress. I was fretting over what do with the colors in her dress, and that is when I pulled out some of my trusty fabric samples. In my pile was the perfect color combination for my “girlie’s” dress.
So there your go. Now it seems kinda easy doesn’t?
Celebrating Artful Gathering 2012 Online Art RetreatSo yesterday I posted a few blog links. Then, later on when I was trying to sleep, I thought, dang I didn’t put any mosaic blog links to share. I am so ashamed! :) Below are a few that I enjoy and think you might as well. There are tons out there, but these are special to me. Enjoy!
http://mosaicartsource.wordpress.com/
http://barbarakeithdesigns.blogspot.com/
http://mosaic-addict-diva.blogspot.com/
No. 2 Wyanne’s class
The other day my friend Kay Larch asked me which blogs I followed. Well, I follow many. I love to sit back and take in all the different people and their ideas, whether it be decorating or painting or just plain girl-talk! Kay and others that are interested here are just four for now that will get you going. All are very different in style and information. I will post more at another time. Enjoy!
http://www.houseofturquoise.com/
Week by week we'll go from one blog to the next!
Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you'll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawings!
Please HOP over and visit the Amazing Mixed Media Artist
Mary Jane Chadbourne
http://desertdreamstudios.weebly.com/
(Pick Up the Next Secret Word)
If you are late finding out about the blog hop, read my older posts for instructions. Don’t forget to pick up your secret word for your
chance of a great prize.
Good luck!
Please join Kay and I for Rhythm of Art-Color of Music show March 2, 2012.
We are so excited to share our artwork with you. It’s gonna be fun!
Works will be inspired by music and surrounding artists.
Come see us!
Source
I came across this wonderful short film today. I love Henri Matisse and his work. I couldn’t help but share this with you. Notice that even though he is in a wheelchair he kept working!
May we all be so inspired.
Have a great Monday.
Laura.
Don’t forget the blog hop and your chance to win…
Week by week we'll go from one blog to the next!
Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you'll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawings!
Please HOP over and visit the Amazing Mixed Media Jewelry Artist...
Nellie Wortman
http://www.earlymorningthoughts.typepad.com/
(Pick Up the Next Secret Word)
Yea it’s my birthday!
psst. I have two new paintings to share this weekend! Come back to see.
So I have been working on updates. I think I finally have a new banner for this blog, and I have also updated my webpage. What do you think?
I get real tired, real fast of seeing the same ole thing.
Oh while I am thinking about it, will be having our "Nothin but Nudes" opening Friday Night, Feb. 3, 6-9. If you can stop by. It's going to be fun, and Wasted Wine is going to be playing.
The artwork will be great, needless to say!
Hope to see you soon!
Laura.
Celebrating Artful Gathering 2012 Online Art Retreat,
Open for Registration!
Blog Hop your way for chance to win!
From June to August 2012, ArtfulGathering.com will be presenting TWO exciting semesters of premiere online video workshops offered by fabulous artists who are known nationally and internationally. We are all very excited to share out knowledge, skill, and creativity with you, and we hope that you will join us for this AMAZING annual online event.
Blog Hop with us for a chance to win a prizes from Jerry's Artarama!
Please HOP over and visit the Amazing Animal Portrait Artist...
Elizabeth G. Johnson
http://windandhoney.blogspot.com/
(Pick Up the Next Secret Word)
$200.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!
This summer I will be teaching TWO fabulous premiere video workshops at
The Artful Gathering Online Art Retreat 2012
Mosaics for the Absolute Beginner
From June 6 to July 17
Welcome to the world of mosaics, the Laura way! This approximately 3 hour introductory class will introduce beginners to the basics of mosaic creating: the astonishing array of materials and adhesives, design and composition, and the cutting and laying of tile.
Supplies such as glass tile, ceramic tile, sheet glass, and china are available from vendors on the supply list, which will be included with paid class. No prior art experience is necessary, just an openness to numerous possibilities that you can create with mosaic art. This will be a fun and relaxing experience! This class does not include grouting techniques, but does include instructions for two 4x4” mosaic blocks. Patterns will also be included. I look forward to meeting you!
Introduction to Mosaic with a Twist
This informative class will cover all the basic information students will need to finish a 10 x 10 inch mirror project. This 2 to 3 hour class will include patterns to follow and is intended for a more seasoned beginner who wants to learn more on the process of creating a mosaic piece; cutting, adhesion, tile layout, and grouting. Students will be introduced to materials such as glass tile, art glass, china, ceramic tile, and more. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture to discover the possibilities of mosaic. A supply list will be included at signup with a resource for vendors. Grouting techniques will be included. Let’s get ready to have fun!
Hop Rules:
If you would like to hop with us and meet all the super awesome Artful Gathering 2012 Art Instructors, and have a chance to win a random drawing prize in our random drawing, then hop with us! Each week, I will announce the blog for you to visit, and off you go to meet them, and to pick up the newest secret word. Your chance to win prizes....
This weeks word is ......PICTURES
Next week, I'll announce the next person to hop to. Good luck!!!
Celebrating Artful Gathering 2012 Online Art Retreat,
Open for Registration!
Blog Hop your way for chance to win!
From June to August 2012, ArtfulGathering.com will be presenting TWO exciting semesters of premiere online video workshops offered by fabulous artists who are known nationally and internationally-including myself. We are all very excited to share out knowledge, skill, and creativity with you, and we hope that you will join us for this AMAZING annual online event.
Blog Hop with us for a chance to win a prizes from Jerry's Artarama!
Each week the faculty of Artful Gathering will be announcing a featured blog to visit.
You can hop along with us until the final destination blog is reached, and where ONE Grand Prize winner will be chosen at Random for a chance to win a
$200.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!!!
Two Runner Up winners will also be chosen at random for a chance to win a
$25.00 e-gift card from Jerry's Artarama!!!
Each week I will announce the next featured blog for you to visit, and there you will find a new secret word or words that you will need to collect along your way from blog to blog. Once you have collected all the words from each blog you visit, they will work out to say a very artsy phrase. Here are the rules:
Week by week we'll go from one blog to the next!
Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you'll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawings!
Please HOP over and visit the Amazing
Jodi Ohl
Can’t think of a gift that would be perfect? I can. The my studio offers gift certificates that can be used for mosaic, jewelry or artwork, even classes! You can’t go wrong. I have a whole new line of mosaic jewelry and would love to customize it for you.
Yellow Jacket fan? USC fan? Tigers? Dogs? Up to six letters can be used.
HO HO HO!
Laura.
This is easy peasy. Just click buy now and then add the amount that you would like to purchase. In turn I will send you a custom gift certificate that you can print for your special gift giving.
That’s it!
Told you it was easy peasy!
Can’t think of a gift that would be perfect? I can. The my studio offers gift certificates that can be used for mosaic, jewelry or artwork, even classes! You can’t go wrong. I have a whole new line of mosaic jewelry and would love to customize it for you.
Yellow Jacket fan? USC fan? Tigers? Dogs? Up to six letters can be used.
HO HO HO!
Laura.
This is easy peasy. Just click buy now and then add the amount that you would like to purchase. In turn I will send you a custom gift certificate that you can print for your special gift giving.
That’s it!
Told you it was easy peasy!
I have just listed a few new things at Etsy. When you have time, take a look!
This piece is titled “I Wish you Blessing from Above” She is a stylized original painting of mixed media. She started as a poured painting with different colored paints. When dried, I found the image and pulled in the sweet little animals. It’s kind of like making figures out of clouds.
More info in my shop at Etsy :)
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