Hey those are my Eggs!

I hope you and your family enjoy your Easter Day!

 

That is me and my cousin.  I think I was five. 

My brother and other boy cousin had just busted all my

 Easter eggs on that tree behind us.  I was so mad!

See the little pool thing in the back, that is a fish

pond.  So cool.

Enjoy your DAY!

xx Laura.

 

My Groovin' Styleboard

This is my third week homework in Holly Becker's Blog Boss e-course.   It took me much longer to design than I ever thought.  I have been a member of Polyvore for two years but haven't given it much time. I kept getting frusterated.  Now I love it!  My goal is to start offering more styleboards so that you can see how to wear mosaic jewelry that's handcreated in Greenville, SC and other creative  desigin ideas.  I am so excited!

groovin style board by laurakaiken featuring a gypsy necklace

T By Alexander Wang / Converse shoes, $68 / Heart jewelry / Gypsy necklace / Feather necklace / Aruba Blue Chuck Stencil / Art Offer – Paintboard / Martha Hunt Sports Flirty, Tomboy Style for Free People's January... / Old_Red_Brick_Wall_Background.jpg (960×800) / Get the Look / Laura K. Aiken Studio

Eight Blogs that Rock my World

 

 

Florabella Collection

Incredible photography

Private touching stories

Inspirational

Clean layout

Florabella Collection offers Photoshop Actions,
Fine Art Textures, Vintage Frames, and more digital products for photographers. 

 

 

 Casey Klan

Dependable substance

Instructional

Music

Highlights famous artists including my
favorite Henri Matisse

 

House of Turquoise

 Obsessed with the color turquoise.
 Erin started this blog to collect inspirational photos
"I find of fabulous rooms that feature all of the lovely shades of my favorite color".
She even has other colors too.  Turquoise is my favorite though!

 

 Laura Casey Interiors

Cooking

Designing

Charlotte Information

excellent photography

 



 Print & Pattern

If you love repeat pattern or modern fabrics and
design you will (and I do ) love this blog.

Always inspirational Colorful

 

Kalyn Brooke

Adorable format

Entertaining and Instructional

Youthful and energetic

Best tips on creative savings.

 

Paper Apron - Kim Byer

From Columbia SC

Great recipes

Beautiful photography

 

Magda Frank

Beautiful German blog of color, design and fashion apparel

Stop by these beautiful informative blogs when you

have a chance.  I really enjoyed compiling these for you.

 

Enjoy!

Moving right along...

 

 

I am so excited to share that new changes are on the way here in the studio blog.  What is it about spring that makes you want to fluff your nest.  My family just moved into a new home and its got me wanting to change everything!  I guess my studio blog is no different.  Little by little I hope to create a nice place to stop in and enjoy what makes an eclectic life even more interesting.

 

Mosaic Art - Bohemian Lifestyle - Pretty Pictures

 

laura.

The Figure in Composition

I came across this workbook today and thought you would like it! It's always fun to learn new techniques.

...Students and professionals alike will benefit from this focus on the figure in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing.

Enjoy and take your time today, it's Sat-urday! :)

http://store.doverpublications.com/0486481557.html

laura.

Mosaic Mirror Workshop

 

Make your reservation for the next mosaic mirror workshop. There are a couple of spaces left. More info http://www.laurakaiken.com (look under workshops)

Saturday January 19 10:00-3:00. all supplies included. $85

Laura K Aiken Studio

10 Central Avenue

Greenville SC

864-360-3811

laura@laurakaiken.com

Hope to see you - remember you must make your reservation to save your space.

Laura.

Has it been that long?!

Yippie we've made it through another year!  I hope your new year is a fancy one.

I have been so bad at keeping my blog posts going.  It's been since November!!  I think I had better get a little more organized and keep you better informed on my latest Bohemian Mosaic Jewelry.  If you don't see me here, you can always drop in at Pinterest and Facebook....or you can always nag me here, I love for you to post.  Thanks for hanging in there with me.  I had a wonderful and profitable year.  Without you it would not have been possible.

Greenville Open Studios 2012

I hope to see you November 3 or 4 for our Open Studios 2012!!
There will be tons of fun going on.
10 Central Avenue
Greenville, SC

WhooHoo! Open Studios 2012

 

Mark your calendars!  I want to see YOU.

I will have my new Bohemian Mosaic Pendants for you, plus a few surprises!

NEW in the shop!

 

I love yellow!  It makes me happy and all "summery" even if it's fall.

available at ETSY

Take a peek..

 

Ever wonder how I create my Bohemian Mosaic Pendants?

 

I place each and every itsy bitsy bead or glass by hand with

 

tweezers and a magnifying glass.  Then I am blind for an hour or so. :)

 

Wanna see more?

Bohemian Mosaic Pendants New!

 

 

I am so excited to introduce my new Bohemian style mosaic pendants!  Each itsy bitsy bead and glass are carefully placed with tweezers to make up a beautiful unique design.  No two are alike. 

I also offer custom orders.

Want to see more?  Check my Etsy Shop or come by my studio: 

10 Central Avenue Greenville, SC

864-360-3811



Sold Yay!

 

Goodbye to this beauty.  She was sold Friday.
Look for new pieces coming soon! 

New in the Shop!

Laura K. Aiken Studio



Lookie Lookie!  I am so excited about my Mosaic Pretties in my Etsy shop and studio

Remember that each piece is uniquely designed, it may be a college theme, a personal meaning or original beauty.

Custom orders will be taken with a two week turn around.

Laura K Aiken Studio

10 Central Avenue

Greenville, SC 29601

864-360-3811

Mosaic creation of a Tiger!

I thought you would enjoy this video showing the creation of a mosaic.  Enjoy!
please note I did not create this.

What the bird doesn't know.

Meow Thirty!
copyright 2011 Laura K Aiken

World Wide ONLINE Mosaic Class

World Wide Artful Gathering ONLINE Art Retreat 2012 Session Two July 15 - August 25 Fast Track Registaration DEADLINE AUGUST 1, 2012

Online Art Retreat Schedule:  Session Two Online Workshops: July 15 - August 25 Fast Track Registration closes on Aug. 1 Register Here Artist in the Spotlight...Laura K. Aiken Get Square with Mosaic July 15 - August 25 Welcome to mosaic in a square way. This workshop will cover all the basic information for the beginning student, starting with the first portion of 4 x 4 tile projects. Once you gain your confidence, you can choose to create the mirror project as well. Kits are available for purchase, choose which ones you'd like to do. You will learn about the process of creating a mosaic piece; cutting, adhesion, and tile layout. 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. This class will include patterns and a few more surprises that she is only sharing in this online class.  About: Laura K. Aiken can't remember a time when she didn't love to color and to this day she hasn't changed. Creativity is a big part of Laura's life, and she has to create, and she loves to create for others. Laura has been playing with mosaic work since 2002 and drawing and painting playfully since she could hold a crayon. She lives with her husband Chris who had no idea what he was getting into when he married her, and a son James who is trying to understand his mother now that's he is in his 20's. Her assistant Gracie, the talking cat, is beautiful but an almost a worthless worker except for posing for photographs. Laura K. Aiken's artwork has been featured in books, magazines publications and on HGTV-Home and Gardens Network to name a few. Her works can also be seen in churches, schools and several businesses around the United States and Europe. Her studio where she teaches her workshops is located in beautiful Heritage Historic District in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Mosaic Art by Laura K. Aiken Artful Gathering Updates and Highlights.... Student Work! Session One and Session Two artwork is spectacular, we've seen such beautiful artworks! Please be sure to stop by the photo gallery to see more... Updates Registration for Session Two Workshops is open. Classes begin July 15 to August 25 Final deadline to sign up for fast track is Aug 1.

dot...dot....dot...

One little dot can change your life.
This is a whimsical, fast-moving introduction to the life and work of West-Coast
conceptual artist John Baldessari. So fun.

Meet my latest...

New girls underway!  I love her

tattoo on her leg.  She's too young for that though!

Are You Mad? ......

Happy Birthday Modigliani!

Love Love Love your work.

Film: Renoir and Modigliani