Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Mixed Media Mosaic Kits Mermaid, Owl and more

Polynesian Mermaid with Mirror
One of these days I'll figure out how to get the photos to go where I want them to go in blogger. In the meantime they are where they are.

I have recently cut out some forms with jigsaw and 1/8" plywood. I have one owl and two mermaids. I have patterns for a seahorse, lamb, cow, fish, girl, boy, chicken, and can make about anything that doesn't have an intricate cut. (These would require a scroll saw, which I do not posess).

I finished the two mermaids with stained glass bits and 4" round mirror. The owl I will do with vintage papers collage and paint. I wanted to demonstrate some versatility with the forms in hopes of creating some kits for those who are somewhat artistically challenged but still love to create. I may put a kit together for a give away but am not sure what to start with.

Any input would be appreciated. I will put up the photo of the completed owl when it is finished. My favorite is the brown and teal mermaid. Isn't she pretty?

Vintage papers, paint, oil pastel on owl form
Mermaid Form Ready for embellishment

Owl Form ready for embellishment
Irish Lucky Mermaid
Green and Orange glass on form







12 comments:

Campbell Jane said...

These are wonderful! I have a scroll saw and never use it.

Hello there! My name is June said...

Those mermaid mirrors are fabulous!

:o)

musingsfrommesa said...

Hi Christina,

These are beautiful! It kind of makes me sad to think that my husband just gave away our scroll saw!

blessings,
Terri

Liz said...

hi there,
I love your work!
keep it up and God bless.

Janine said...

Your meremaids are really sweet.
I love to make mosaics. That is great fun. Are the pieces glas or tile?
Have a great sunday
Janine

Christina Colwell said...

Hi Janine, The pieces ar art glass. Would you have an interest in precut forms for your mosaics? I'm wondering if I should offer them in my new supply store.

Ayala Art said...

Your mermaids are lovely!

Barbara and Nancy said...

so that's how it's done. i've always wanted to try mosaics but was a little afraid. Thanks for inspiring me.
Nancy

Laura Beth said...

These are really neat! Love the colorful glass, and the mirrors are a cute idea.

<3 Laura Beth

Andrea and/or Jeff said...

Hi! I just stumbled upon your work and blog from a serendipitous flickr link.

I like the brown and teal mermaid also! And I'd think my 6 year old would probably like something like that for her room. I might buy a kit, if the price were right. But shipping something like this would be expensive, wouldn't it?

-Andrea

Sammy Thorley said...

Hay, I haven't seen your blogs for a while & i just wanted to say that I have resentally uploaded a lot of work onto my Graphic Design blog at http://graphicdesibn.blogspot.com/
I send you a hug.......

Kiki said...

Beautiful work..I am glad I stopped by to catch up on all your beautiful creations..gorgeous!! Loving all the posts!
Magic!
Kiki~