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- bird mosaics | mosaic art | sunrise | videos
How The Sky Becomes Blue
I have posted the animation again this time from vimeo because it fills the screen and I think this looks better! [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/20099871 w=400&h=300] I made the soundtrack by mixing 2 tracks of birdsong that I recorded with my daughters ipod with a drumbeat from a keyboard. All very low-tech!
- animals | lions | mosaic art | sculpture
My Lion – progress report 5
I wanted to carry on tiling onto the tummy. I know not many people will look underneath him, but there is always one, and besides it doesn’t feel right to leave any bits out. I do however, think I am able to be a little less precise and use more whole tiles. So here is…
Stop Motion Animation and Svankmajer
I like making my mosaic animations, they bring another dimension to my work. It is a way to experiment and develop the original idea, and really bring the mosaics to life. Then the work can metamorphose in a much more spontaneous way than through my mosaic series. It takes a bit of time, but no more…
In the Presence of Royalty
Yesterday I met the Queen Prince Philip A couple of weeks ago the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen asked me if I would like to do a demonstration of mosaics at the Diamond Jubilee Country Fayre in Yeovil where the Queen would be visiting on her Royal visit. Being completely dedicated (posh word for obsessed) to…
art | bird mosaics | mosaic art | sculptureSwallows and Goldfinches
Goldfinches I absolutely love the voices of Goldfinches, just like tiny little tinkling bells, and have you noticed that they also sing when they fly, so they fly in a sort of up and down rhythm that makes them look quite comical like a Disney cartoon! The Goldfinch is a symbol of life, exuberance and…
Sun Worshipper (or the legless Great Crane)
A couple of weeks ago I was gritting my teeth and working long hours in my shed to reach a deadline for an exhibition. I was lucky I had an assistant helping me. My son, Arthur, was doing his year 10 work experience week with me (not by choice unfortunately, he wanted to do something…

