How to choose the right tiles for your first mosaic art project
Main Highlight: Choosing the right tiles is the foundation of every successful mosaic art project, and starting simple makes the entire process more enjoyable. Start Simple: Vitreous glass and glazed ceramic tiles are the most beginner-friendly options, offering both easy handling and affordability. Size Matters: Stick to medium-sized tiles (around
Love And Mosaic Art
(3 min read) Love has always been an inspiration for artists from all fields of art. From paintings of couples holding hands to sculptures of lovers in the grip of passion, love has been present in art from its inception. However, there is just something special about love in mosaic
The Mesmerizing Quality of Mosaic Portraits
(3 min read) The age of smartphones popularized selfies to the point where pretty much anyone and everyone has one ridiculous selfie floating out there in the internet stratosphere. You know, the one when your left eye looks like it’s wandering, or the one where your teeth aren’t showing so
The Five Most Stunning Stained Glass Attractions of All Time
(4 min read) One thing that is pretty much permanent in most of our blog posts is that we always do our best to accentuate how fabulous, practical, and sustainable glass is. We wrote about the benefits of glass mosaic tiles numerous times, and we even touched on the history
Say It With Mosaics
(4 min read) Ahhh, Valentine’s Day is finally upon us. It’s time to shamelessly flaunt both your girlfriend and your wife for the world to see; time to air out your stay-at-home hubby and take a day off from your 8 to 8 corporate grind; time to take your single
Honoring The King Of The Jungle – Lion Mosaic Mural
(5 min read) One of the animals most often depicted in art in general is the king of the jungle – the lion. The reason for its coveted title lies in its massive strength and raw power, as well as its undeniable beauty. It is no wonder mosaic artists have
New Mosaic Subway Art at The Grand Street Station in Brooklyn
(4 min read) From eclectically modern to colorful cinematic, the Brooklyn subway is graced by some truly terrific works of art. The freshest addition to this magnificent underground gallery is a glorious mosaic installation created by famous Puerto Rican artist, Glendalys Medina. The Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Arts & Design program
Barbie Decor, Celebrating The Pop Culture Icon
(5 min read) Just when we thought the era of pink was slowly ending with the slow but steady fade of the Millenial fuchsia flock, Greta Gerwig decided to prove us wrong. Her 2023 Barbie masterpiece seems to have started the revival of both theaters and the color pink itself.
Archeologists Uncover A Stunning Mosaic Of Medusa In Spain
(4 min read) Spanish archeologists were working studiously in La Huerta de Otero archeological zone in Merida for quite some time when they uncovered one of the most stunning mosaic revelations in recent history – a gloriously well-preserved artwork of ancient Greek mythological creature Medusa. The area on which the
The Revival of The Gorgeous Mosaic Murals Gracing The UC Berkeley Building
(4 min read) After more than 50 years of usage as a simple storage space, the crumbling 1904 structure known as the Old Art Gallery is finally getting a much-needed revamping. Its most notable features, 18-by-10-foot colorful mosaics, are currently being repaired and restored, so that future generations of UC
Best Celebrity Interior Design Collabs
(5 min read) At this point in time, with everything being available to us with just a couple of clicks, our favorite celebrities seem almost like our friends. We look up to them, gossip about them, write fanfic about them, and even buy what they tell us to buy. Some
Celebrating Pride Month With Mosaic Rainbows
(4 min read) Yo! The month of June we here and you know what that means! The world is about to be swarmed with scantily clad, vibrantly colored, cheerful, happy people. From the LGBTQ community to millions of allies, everyone is about to hit the streets and celebrate sexual liberation
Trash To Treasure Art Exhibition
(4 min read) If you’ve been here for a while you already know how proud we are of the fact that all of the artworks created at Mosaics Lab are made from environmentally friendly and natural materials. Our ideology is rooted in sustainability and we are always eager to support
Honoring Turkey’s Mosaic Art
(4 min read) Several earthquakes shook southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6th. The humanitarian and social aftershocks have been catastrophic and devastating. It is estimated that at least 50,000 people died, and millions lost their homes. It’s been over a month and it seems the world has gone
From mermaids to Avatar, legends, and fantasy in mosaic art
(4 min read) It was Albert Einstein who said: “The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.” Remember Albert? He was JUST the guy who explained everything through the theory of relativity. You know, The dude with the word haircut who won
Your 2023 horoscope and mosaic mural art (Part 2)
(4 min read) We’ve started this adventure with the previous article, but I still feel I should serve you some kind of intro. This is an intro for those of you who haven’t read the first article because “no Libra queen could be bothered to do so” “no fabulous Scorpio