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Kate Rattray — The Face Behind the Mosaic
I was interviewed by Ian Laurie for his blog on mosaic artists … this is the interview … For this seventh and final interview of 2019, I talk with Kate Rattray. Kate manages to combine her unique style with imagination, humour and a shedload of both vocational and research skills to great effect. Based in…
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Sun Dance
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Mosaic Heart Leaf Bird Baths at Chedworth Roman Villa
A couple of months ago Chedworth Roman Villa got in touch and asked if I was interested in submitting work for their inaugural art exhibition this year. They wanted the works to have some relationship with the Villa, a sense of place. I decided to pick out elements from the Chedworth Roman mosaics to use for…
The culture of popular art versus humble pie
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A Bird Is Not Just For Christmas!
The nice lady Ruth at the “Somerset Guild of Craftsmen’s Courthouse Gallery” in Somerton is housing some of my little birds until they find some nice homes to go to. The others have migrated to Folksy until they find homes. This is a photo I took when they were visiting me. If you would like one please…
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Wow! Hi is such a handsome guy! I love the final video. I had guessed his name to be Zion so was wrong! You must be so proud and sad to have him go.
Thanks Sam – yes sorry to see him go , but at least I have a bit more room in my workshed!
Thank you for dropping by my blog and letting me know about the video. I’ve always admired mosaics, but have never seen one made, so the video was fascinating and fun. As it played, I couldn’t help thinking it was like a great big 3D puzzle and then I noticed the name of the music! I think Zillion is going to have loads of admirers. If you don’t mind I’d like to put a link in my blog to your post with the video on it. Congrats on a fantastic looking Lion.
Thanks Cheryl