Every new project is ripe with opportunities to push
boundaries and stretch artistic vision. My current project is no exception. Over
the years, I’ve made numerous large scale mosaic pieces. Even though this type
of artwork is routine, I always try to learn something new. This adds excitement
to what could easily become a tedious process.
To sweeten the job, I group new color combinations. I try unconventional
methods of assembly. I endeavor to reinvent what’s expected, and instead create
something unexpected and fresh.
I begin with a fun theme that offers a wide variety of
relatable subject matter. A good theme immediately generates ideas for exciting
settings that can be combined in different ways to create an interesting
composition.
This project has an ocean theme. I’ve designed a tropical
paradise with a glowing sunset, crystal clear water, a colorful coral reef and
exotic sea creatures.
At the core, this is a mosaic project. But I had to include
some fused glass components because, well, that’s what I do. Plus, the
variation in the construction adds a dramatic flair to the scene.
Here I’m trying a technique I’ve tested but haven’t used
for a primary focal point before. I’m using it along with an eccentric color
scheme to ramp up the visual impact of the sea turtle.
I cut a base out of clear glass then cut a second layer out
of streaky green. The green is stacked on the clear base layer. Mosaic clear glass
is arranged on the green in a single layer. I used a spoon to pour fine red
opal, fine yellow opal and fine orange opal frit into the crevasses created by
the mosaic frit. The frit is then worked into the spaces with a small paint
brush. Any excess frit is brushed off the turtle. This is a fun, easy way to
make an organic pattern quickly.
I selected these primary colors to a make a more dramatic
representation of the turtle. Anyone can do a brown turtle. But don’t you find
this one more creative and alluring?
Here frit is used to add pattern and subtle tonal qualities
to an otherwise flat color. The light dusting gives each of these angel fish
its own personal identity.
These blue tangs are a coral reef favorite. I added yellow
frit to visually break up all the blue and to add a hint of green. The stingers
add a nice directional quality to the fins giving the fish a sense of forward
movement.
I hope you enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look at my
work in progress. Stay tuned for more details on this mosaic project.
Keep fusing,
Lisa
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