A vibrant mosaic artwork based on a Jacobean Embroidery design

Mosaic Mandalas: A Journey of Reflection

A vibrant mosaic artwork is centrally positioned within the frame, displaying an ornate floral design. The artwork is circular, with a border composed of small, dark gray, rectangular tiles. The central design features a large, stylized flower in shades of orange, red, and yellow, with a white center and detailed, petal-like structures. Surrounding the main flower are various botanical elements, including green leaves, blue berries, small yellow flowers, and a detailed insect that resembles a dragonfly or a bee. These elements are rendered in shades of green, yellow, and blue, creating a vibrant contrast against the dark background.

Mosaic shard spacing

Spacing of mosaic pieces is as critical as grout color. The further apart the spacing the more fragmented the piece will look – and the more grout will be needed to finish the piece. The closer the spacing the better the piece will read. So spacing is another of the vital design choices that have to be made when designing a mosaic.

The image is a square mosaic piece, set against a neutral, off-white background. The artwork itself is diamond-shaped in orientation, with the corners of the square pointing upwards, downwards, and sideways. The artwork features a central figure with arms raised, holding a golden orb, all encompassed within concentric circular and square borders.

Designing a Mosaic- An Example

Finding Yourself Through Art

The importance of drawing your design

Here are the results of my thought process:. As you can see I began playing with a variety of blues and gold and began to think about how I would create the lines in the design and whether or not I wanted a border and whether that border should be black.