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(4 min read)<\/strong> As you already know, we often use this awesome blog to chit-chat about the glorious ways of mosaic art and we\u2019ve done so covering a variety of artwork styles and topics. One thing we haven\u2019t covered, the art of mosaic portraits. Yes, I say \u201cthe art of\u201d because every mosaic artist will tell you that creating a mosaic portrait takes much more skill and much more dedication than creating any other type of mosaic artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Custom
Woman In A Hat<\/a> created by one of our terrific artists, Sophie Laroche<\/a>. Custom Mosaic Portrait<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mosaic
Lone Smoker mosaic portrait<\/a> created by the expert hands of our Sara Stevenson<\/a>. Custom Mosaic Portrait<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, I always felt as if mosaic portrait artworks are somehow larger than life, so I always skipped the subject thinking that I wouldn\u2019t do it justice. However, we\u2019ve survived through the majority of 2020 and we\u2019re about to leave it behind, so I don\u2019t think tackling the subject of mosaic portraits would be a problem anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gorgeous
Amalia, Queen of Fado<\/a>, beautiful portrait created by our Eileen McDonough<\/a>. Portrait Mosaic Design<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mosaics have been around since the 3rd millennium BC and those earliest artworks were found in an ancient Mesopotamian temple. Early mosaics were made of seashells, ivory, and a variety of stones and they were usually abstract in style. Mesopotamian mosaic artists laid the groundwork for mosaic art that was created thousands of years later by the distinguished mosaicists of Ancient Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Handmade
The Mexican Bride<\/a>, a stunning piece created by Sophie Laroche<\/a>. Handmade Mosaic Artwork<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until the 4th century and the Renaissance that mosaic portraits really started gaining some traction. Mosaic portraits of saints and biblical figures started appearing on the ceilings and walls of Catholic basilicas all over Italy. These transcendent artworks were typically created in glass and those that are preserved are still as mesmerizingly beautiful as then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stunning
Mona Lisa of The Galilee, 4th-century mosaic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Gorgeous
Gorgeous abstract portrait<\/a> by our marvelous Angelo Fabbri<\/a>. Portrait Mosaic Design<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Later on, in the 5th-century mosaic portraits became the central art form of the Byzantine empire. These stunning portraits were celebrated for their intricate beauty and liberal use of shiny gold leaves. Most of these artworks have been destroyed during wars and conquests, but those that remained are considered to be some of the most gorgeous mosaics in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ancient
Justinian Mosaic, San Vitale, Ravenna. One of the greatest mosaic artworks of the Middle Ages period.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"St.
St. Ignatius Mosaic Design<\/a> created by the skillful hands of our Pamela Mauseth<\/a>. Portrait Mosaic Artwork<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Modern mosaic portraits are usually characterized by a dose of photo-realism. With paintings, that effect is moderately easy to achieve, as the painter has the luxury of mixing pigments until they achieve the right shade. With mosaic art that matching is accomplished by sourcing a variety of different materials until you discover the one material that will do the trick. Needless to say, the process can be difficult and frustrating for the mosaic artist, but in the end, nothing matches the satisfaction of discovering that one perfect mosaic portrait material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Handmade
Albert Einstein Mosaic Portrait<\/a> created by the gloriously talented Haith Dani<\/a>. Portrait Mosaic Art<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To achieve the photorealistic impression modern mosaic artists often use mixed media when creating mosaic portraits. Natural stone is beautiful, but it only comes in so many shades, which considerably limits the mosaicist\u2019s work. That problem can be solved by adding glass, ceramic, or even colored mirror pieces, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mosaic
Gorgeous Mosaic Portrait of Vasco da Gama<\/a> created by our very own Eileen McDonough<\/a>. Custom Mosaic Portrait<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From sourcing the materials to creating a mosaic portrait masterpiece, it takes one helluva mosaic artist to do it. Experience makes the sourcing a bit easier, but creating an actual portrait is always a new experience, no matter how many times you do it. Valleys of one\u2019s face, glints of their eyes, subtle shadows, and marks, it all takes immense skill to recreate with tiny pieces of hard materials. Now wonder mosaic portrait is one of the most renowned artistic expressions in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Splending
Odile Mosaic Art<\/a>, another splendid piece created by Sophie Laroche<\/a>. Portrait Mosaic Designs<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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