(5 min read) The time for rubber boots, pumpkin carving, and sweater weather is finally here! Mother nature is about to have an artistic epiphany and color everything in orange and coppery hues. After suffering through weeks and weeks of 130 degrees of hell, I can’t say I mind the

(4 min read) Aside from lovely and mysterious mermaids, one of the most present motifs when it comes to mosaic backsplash, pools, and floors are most definitely turtles. These peaceful sea creatures have been gracing public and private spaces around the world for centuries. Turtle mosaic artworks are often referred

Beginners’ guide to mosaic art (4 min read) If you are about to embark on a mosaicking adventure, but you are not exactly sure about what to pay attention to the most or how to approach a particular issue concerning the process or design, you have wandered into the right

(4 min read) Believe it or not, this is one of the questions that seems to be asked ever so often, or at least that’s what the search engine says. Needless to say, I am astounded by the overall rudeness of it, but I guess that the fact that it

(4 min read) Every art form has its tough works that demand the utmost masterful artistry. Sometimes the most prolific artists are the ones that don’t shine in one particular “department”. Maybe your favorite ballet dancer does the most glorious en pointe, but their grand adage is not that good.

(3 min read) Today’s interior design industry is so vast and colorful that it has become truly difficult to quickly and properly choose the option that will fit your mosaic décor requirements. From porcelain to donuts (yes, you read that correctly), from a variety of metals to dried petals, there

(3 min read) If you have mosaic art in your home, you are part of a tradition that dates back thousands of years and is found across the globe. Whether your mosaic piece is a kitchen backsplash, decorative mural, or bathroom design, you’ll want to clean it regularly to maintain its

(4 min read) Mosaic art can be applied virtually anywhere, from subway walls to bowling balls. Just like its undestroyable predecessor (paradoxical, but true), contemporary mosaic art should be able to captivate the attention, make a statement, and last wherever you decide to put it, regardless of the base. You’ll

(4 min read) I was recently browsing the web for some fresh ideas and I ran into one of the most infuriating questions I’ve read since the last time Kathy Griffin decided to voice her opinion. So, the question was (*insert dramatic pause*): “Is mosaic art still popular?” O. M.

(3 min read) Mosaic art is different from painted art in so many ways, but the effect of both can be quite similar at times. On that note, mosaic wall art is usually created in a rectangular shape which is visually quite similar to rectangular paintings on canvas. Keeping in

(3 min read) Mosaics are a centuries-old art form, but their popularity hasn’t waned with time. They can be found all over the world, from villas and museums to sidewalks and public spaces. Mosaic artwork is everywhere.  But have you ever wondered how giant is the world’s largest mosaic? What’s

(4 min read) There’s an ongoing silent debate in the upper echelon of the art world about whether The Frame should be recognized as an art form of its own. Famous early modernist painter John Marin was known for always looking for a “Blessed Equilibrium” between paintings and their frames.

(4 min read) We’ve talked about the intricate beauty and durability of mosaic artwork many times. It is clear why mosaic art tends to be a bit pricey and why it is worth it, but what about mosaic tiles? That turned out to be one of the most searched questions

(4 min read) Mosaic floor inlay is, as you may have already guessed, any type of mosaic art that gets embedded into a solid background. It requires the same set of skills (Liam Neeson set of skills) as with regular mosaic artwork, the only difference is installation. Mosaic inlay is

(3 min read) This is undoubtedly the era of celebrating all shapes, but mostly curves and mosaic art is right there to support the movement in its own sensible and meaningful way. This is simply because the best mosaic artwork is equivalent to and implicated by — curves. How so? Well, let’s

(4 min read) Mosaic art brings together the old and the new. It’s a tradition that dates millennia, but you’ll find plenty of contemporary examples. And although mosaics are rooted in Western art, you can seek design inspiration from Chinese and Japanese art. The result is an original artwork that