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The is an eggshell mosaic, 8x8 inches. The process began with a photograph, then a drawing onto board. Then I rough painted the picture in acrylic and the prepared eggshells at the same time, so that the colours were true. The process of gluing the eggshell to the painted picture really challenged my patience, but... |
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A bowl of fruit
Abstract Mixed media mosaic on mdf
55cm x 55cm |
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FLORENCE MOSAIC: ABOUT US
We are a team where young craftsmen supervised by skilful masters create unique works with “cold but lively” materials such as marbles and stones.
The most beautiful houses have always been decorated with precious marbles and stones. The masterpieces made by our expert masters making use... |
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Made for the Perthshire Open Studios Taster exhibition at the Bield, near Perth.
The chicken / cockerel is one from the Bield's steading, and is quite a flamboyant one! The Bield operates as a charity, and offers placements for young adults who need to learn skills, including communication, work ethos etc... |
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Inspired by a trip to the Lake district when I saw fields of them. I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. ( William... |
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The tile I did at LSoM |
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A 3D follow-up to my course with Luciana Notturni in Ravenna. Materials used were white marble, vitreous glass, millefiori and mother-of-pearl. The shell was hand-carved out of dense polystyrofoam. |
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Holbeach, Lincolnshire. Wall mounted mosaic set
in a steel frame. Measures 6mtrs long x 3mtrs high. Mosaic depicts the history of
Holbeach and its inhabitants. Client: Lincolnshire County Council. |
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