Turtles in mosaic art
(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 to as nautical mosaics and I don’t really like that title. It makes that particular branch of mosaic art sound cold and closer to humans than it really is. Turtles are wild animals, but they are also terrific pets, and unlike some other wild species they tend to prosper if they get proper care and attention.
Turtles really are a mystery. Most people have no idea that they aren’t really some silent and timid creatures. I had the “pleasure” of once hearing a turtle hiss while I was collecting cep mushrooms in the forest. Needless to say, I ran like the wind, but the turtle probably just felt endangered by my size, as well as two left feet since I almost stepped on it.
All jokes and my silly little anecdote aside, turtles produce an array of noises. Depending on the species, turtles can cluck like chickens or even bark like dogs. Hey, better a cool-looking turtle than my neighbor’s angry one-eyed pitbull…
One of the main reasons why turtles and mosaic art go so well together is they are both durable and long-lasting. Turtles evolved millions of years ago and they are one of the oldest groups of reptiles still in existence. As pets, some species can live anywhere from 10 to over 150 years. Mosaic art, on the other hand, is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Today we have mosaic artworks thousands of years old that have been preserved to this day to tell a story of our own history, as well as of art itself.
If you are a fan of these wonderful creatures and mosaic art, don’t feel limited to water-related mosaics, such as mosaic backsplash or pool floors. Turtles are fit to embellish any space as well as mosaic art. If you want turtles mosaiced onto your table, go for it, if you want a full-scale turtle mosaic on your living room wall, go for it. The sky’s the limit when it comes to turtles and mosaics.*wink wink
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I love mosaic turtles. Their shells really lend themselves to this artform.
These are all beautiful pieces. I’ve always loved the way turtles look when they’re portrayed in this art form.
Turtles are fascinating in the wild. And these mosaic masterpieces are a gorgeous tribute to their natural beauty.
These are all beautiful. But I especially love the backsplash. The turtle looks like he’s getting ready to tell you a secret! <3
I know a lot of people who love turtles, so it would make sense they are so popular. They look very graceful and majestic, so it makes a great mosaic for so many places in the home.
Amazing mosaic creations! I have seen turtle mosaic art in Lombok, Indonesia. The mosaic art table that you shared is simply fantastic and the one from Aquilela, Northern Italy is precious.
Who knew turtles were so popular, LOL
The turtles look so sweet in these mosaics. I must admit I do love a turtle, I saw some in the wild in Greece one year.
We have a turtle piece of art in our backyard and love it. Never thought about having a mosaic made… great idea!
How did you know? That I love turtles! It looks like this post was written just for me! I actually collect turtles in all forms and shapes. They are such amazing creatures and love love love them! I wouldn’t mind being able to keep that Passiflora mosaic art as part of my collection or even perhaps the one in Malaysia by the Turtle Alley. Wouldn’t that be amazing?
Turtles always look so strong and wonderful. They are a really cool creature and these pieces of art highlight them really well.
Turtles used to be one of my favorite animals since they were so pretty. I guess they are just as beautiful in an art form. Thanks for sharing!
My kids would LOVE these . They are fascinated by turtles.
Ah man! Turtles are the BEST! They are just such peaceful animals.
These are all really nice turtle mosaics. I can’t decide which one is my favourite
I can see why turtles are such a popular choice, especially in pools etc. These mosaic designs are so adorable.
Oh wow, that turtle sculpture is amazing – I think turtles are quite cute
This is such a great theme. Turtles really work well in these mosaics designs, a very cool design indeed!
turtles and especially sea turtles are beautiful and magical creatures to me. So graceful and looks so wise (longevity adds to this impression for sure). I think they are a great theme for mosaics, especially since the wide usage of it in wet areas.
I love turtles and mosaic art. I would love to have this in my home and garden. Gorgeous!
Love the backsplash and love turtles. They are now endangered because of man’s disregard for the environment. Thank you for sharing.
A gorgeous symbol of peace and exploration. And the mosaic is spectacular way to celebrate this magical creature.
I have seen turtle mosaics and other sea creatures in many pools and resort I’d been to. They are great accent pieces.
Wow! This looks really beautiful. My favorite is the mosaic sculpture by Passiflora. Love the small details. I would be happy to have one in our garden.
I love turtles and these are great, I would love something like this in my home. You now have me thinking
The sculpture is so cute! I love all these different turtle designs…what a beautiful collection!
I love turtles! Seeing them represented this way is awesome! I especially love the sculpture, but these are all beautiful!
These mosaic turtles are absolutely gorgeous. I never knew that they were such a thing that a decent amount of people liked as artwork.
I wonder how big the Colorful turtle mosaic sculpture by Passiflora is, that’d be great for a garden if it wasn’t too large. It’s sure pretty.
I think the turtles look really cool. I’ve seen quite a few on holiday and on swimming pool floorings x
Some absolutely stunning mosaic art here of turtles, what a stunning creature and they look so colourful as well
Turtles are a majestic animals and these mosaic art has brought them to life so beautifully. Some stunning pieces here.
All of those turtle mosaics are looking absolutely amazing! Definitely loving the designs especially the mosaic sculpture one the most.
I love turtles and yes, these are really beautiful. The Mosaic Artwork by Mazinka’s mosaics is my favorite.