Mosaic-spotting in Chicago
I was recently in Chicago for a few days, just for fun. I loved the city so so much and was really impressed by its commitment to both…
Mosaic workout challenge, week 1: Found objects
The Institute of Mosaic Art is running a series of weekly mosaic workout challenges to “build your mosaic muscles, find some fresh perspective, approach mosaic from a new…
Why make mosaics about climate change?
When I tell people that I’m doing a series of mosaics about climate change, the usual response is something like <insert raised eyebrows, skeptical / confused look> “Ummm…ok…?”…
Temperature’s rising: Embarking on a series devoted to climate change
I have just begun a new series dedicated to climate change. I won’t get into my motivations behind the series in this post, because I’m planning on doing…
Getting prepped for my first Urban Craft appearance
I’ve been making a number of smaller mosaics lately in preparation for my first Urban Craft appearance (March 15, 10am-3pm at the Glebe Community Centre). It’s been fun…
What I’m aiming for in 2014
After much reflection I have finally decided on a set of goals for 2014. Most of them aren’t ‘check box’ goals (either I achieve them or I don’t);…
Running on fumes: The push to finish “Punctuated Equilibrium II”
The second mosaic in my Punctuated Equilibrium series was created during the holiday rush, which also coincided with a crazy busy time at work. My intention was to…
Looking back on 2013
Different kinds of ‘years’ come and go around me all the time – calendar years, school years, fiscal years… Even though I set goals for myself last January,…
Embracing criticism
I’ve never really had to think about criticism much before. Not because I’m so good that I don’t need it, but because I’ve never really shown my work…
Craving colour: The urge to create “Incendio”
Every once in a while, I’ll come across some fun little trinket that I think has the potential to be incorporated into a future mosaic. Such was the…
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