The image is of a framed artwork. The artwork itself appears to be a mosaic or collage composed of small, colorful elements. The subject matter is somewhat abstract, reminiscent of organic forms or stylized plants. There is a prominent circular yellow shape in the upper left, suggesting a sun or moon. Dominating the composition are red shapes that could be interpreted as leaves, coral, or other natural forms.

The Miniature Mosaic Artwork in my Dollhouse

The Miniature Mosaics in my Bloomsbury House Dollhouse

What is the Burr – in Etching?

For the collector, the nearer to number “1” the better. This is when the burr is at its most optimal, creating an image of soft feathery lines. Usually when printing a limited edition will be very similar in terms of color.

1001 things to do with an IKEA place-mat

For many of you this scene will also represent a Dutch cliché i.e. a scene that, upon its inception, may have been striking but has become unoriginal through repetition and overuse. Popularity made scenes such as these seem trite, turning them into what we now call clichés. Whether you like the scene or not, the reality is, that this scene is alive and well in the Netherlands of today. Sure, more often than not you see large turbine driven windmills of the modern variety towering over these beautiful small old windmills, but despite that, in the foreground this scene can still be found in the Netherlands of 2019- thank goodness!

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.