Spooky Season - Halloween Mosaic Designs To Inspire The Ghoul In All Of Us
(2 min read) Here, in my Mosaics Lab cauldron, I have brewed up a remedy to aid that candy-corn induced stomach ache. Don’t worry, there’s no eye of newt or tongue of dog here, just some wholesome Halloween themed mosaic designs, from glitzy pumpkins to spooky embellished skulls; Halloween is
Mosaic Home Accents to Bring Back Summer Into Your Home
(2 min read) If large scale mosaic features aren’t your cup of tea, a humble home accent can go a long way to adding some spice into your living spaces. The beauty of home accents is their versatility; whatever your style, skill level or color scheme, adding a splash of
Fall-inspired handmade Mosaic Designs to get you in the mood for pumpkin spice season
(3 min read) Are you ready for hot chocolates, cozy socks, and candy corn? You sure will be after warming your cockles on this cozy autumnal handmade mosaic designs, filled with warm shades of burgundy, orange and brown, you can almost feel the heat of the fire on your cheeks!
Abstract vs Realism – The Contemporary Mosaic Artwork Edition
(3 min read) As long as art has existed, so have its critics; thus came the age-old divide between abstract and realistic art, which is always a hot potato in conversations. Classic, realistic art has always been reinforced with huge admiration and revered throughout history. In the days where phone
Spotted on Instagram – Bathroom mosaics
(3 min read) It is very easy to lose yourself in a hearty scrolling session on a well-beloved social media app; Instagram is no exception to this! We can very quickly find ourselves hours deep into the all too familiar scrolling black hole. To save you some time and add
Why art accents matter so much in your home
(4 min read) For a long time, art accents were considered an item reserved for the noble-folks; a luxury home art accent that only the most affluent and opulent could adorn their homes with. However, times are changing, and a gorgeous array and versatility of modern wall décor are readily
Lilian Broca – Attuned world awareness in an ancient mosaic craft
(3 min read) Lilian Broca creates gorgeous large scale mosaics featuring historical figures in the ancient art of smalto glass, her work acts as a commentary on societal issues. Broca states: “my mythological subjects reflect internationalism, a worldly awareness attuned to significant concerns. I draw attention to political grievances, acts
Mosaic Art Meets Contemporary Horror Genre
(4 min read) Those of you who follow this blog are probably well aware of the fact that I get somewhat personally invested in each post. Also, you might or might not know that I am an avid horror fan by now. So, I had this idea to write a
The Mosaic Magic of St Isaacs Cathedral – St. Petersburg
(4 min read) St. Petersburg is home to some of the biggest Christian Orthodox churches in Eastern Europe, housing a glittering array of lustrous artwork, incredible architecture and biblical scenes depictions. St Isaacs Cathedral is by far the largest and most world-renowned for its stunning mosaic décor. The gorgeous, classic,
The delicate world of bedroom decoration
Find out how you can express yourself and personalize your bedroom with some simple decoration tricks. (4 min read) Speaking of bedroom decoration can be somewhat tricky. The Bedroom is the most personal space in someone’s home, so a variety of things to be considered come to mind. Things such
Seen on Pinterest – The creative mastery of contemporary mosaic art
(2 min read) Adding a splash of expression, flair, and color into our living spaces is a sure fire way to create a home that represents us…Whatever your style is, from eccentric and bohemian to sophisticated and classic; contemporary mosaic art is a fabulous way to spruce up your living
Garden Mosaic Art – The Ultimate Garden Decoration Guide And Inspiration
(3 min read) Gardens are notoriously hard to maintain, and when we try to spruce up our grassy havens, we are often left scratching our heads with our not so green fingers. A great way to add some style, definition, and charm to your outdoor spaces is to add a
4 stunning mosaic art travel destinations to visit this summer
(3 min read) Summertime is a worldwide favorite time to grab hold of travel opportunities and set sail to see a range of cultural treats, from fine cuisine, rolling landscapes, to the colorful bounty of the arts. Mosaic art offers a unique insight into deeply laced cultural styles around the
Creating your perfect kitchen mosaic backsplash
Best Kitchen backsplash ideas & inspiration (4 min read) God help us, it’s that time of the year again… No, I’m not talking about the spring coming and us being fat. It’s not that kind of blog. I’m talking about kitchen renovations. So, needless to say, since I’m interested in
Every month is The National Mosaic Art Month, if you’re lucky
(3 min read) This month is almost behind us and as your favorite blogger, I feel the need to say something about it. Aside from being awfully rainy where I currently am now (I love rain, so don’t feel sorry for me), May is also the month of flowers, huge
The Unsung Genius Of Vincent Van Gogh
(4 min read) When we talk about Vincent van Gogh, the iconic 20th Century painter, we often fail to recognize the pivotal contributions made by his opulent and generously textured visuals. Contemporary art has been radically morphed by an artist that is often reduced to a “tortured soul”. Although he only