just finishing the installing... This summer, I was asked to do a 5.5' mosaic for a historical beautification project in Tuscumbia, Alabama. It was something I'd always been interested in; but had never attempted. So, of course I said that I'd love to do it- then started reading up on anything that I could find on the subject.
Normally, my style is about 180* from traditional.
Alas, this was to reside at the center intersection of one of the most charming old southern towns that I know...so, I tried to tone down my funky as much as possible. The requirements for the project were (1)the size, and that (2) it should be a mosaic (3) depicting some of Tuscumbia's historical landmarks- preferably a train.
Now that I have finally gotten my feet wet, I can't wait to experiment with mixed-media and abstract styles. I have a huge board out on the porch, just waiting for me to decide between mid-century abstract or a bob marley lyric...
Normally, my style is about 180* from traditional.
Alas, this was to reside at the center intersection of one of the most charming old southern towns that I know...so, I tried to tone down my funky as much as possible. The requirements for the project were (1)the size, and that (2) it should be a mosaic (3) depicting some of Tuscumbia's historical landmarks- preferably a train.
Now that I have finally gotten my feet wet, I can't wait to experiment with mixed-media and abstract styles. I have a huge board out on the porch, just waiting for me to decide between mid-century abstract or a bob marley lyric...
| "benchwarming" ceremony link: |  Leslie and Me | *Special thanks to Leslie Keyes, of Audie Mescal, for helping me attach it to the bench amidst a blitzkrieg of mosquitoes ;) http://www.audiemescal.com **and a shout out to Master of Masonry: Arkie Smith, who designed and built the bench! |
 I sat up camp in my back screened-in porch.  i used construction paper cut outs to try out ideas... | Here's what I learned not to do: 1. Don't wear shorts while working with shards of cut glass, or if you do- be sure to brush the seat off each time you sit down. 2. Don't start a mosaic without a sketch or a plan...or a color theme...It's not like painting 3. Don't work in a style that's foreign to you...it will take a billion+ hours, and still never look quite right 4. Vacuum three times a day. Or more. 5. Stay away from Poison Ivy.  finished project: a swan pond- for the park, the Tennessee Valley mountains, the Tuscumbia Railroad- Alabama's first, Helen Keller's famous water pump, and a robin fledgling- local wildlife (and an homage to my pet robin, Sam). |
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