3/22/04: This commission
consists of a stepping stone that will have the company logo of
Hortus Oasis. The logo is to the left. A beautiful magnolia
flower.
3/24/03 - Flower drawn on stepping
stone. 80% of the tile on this project will be hand nipped, and
in some cases, the edges beveled.
4/3/04 - Outlining of petals
is completed. Decided to add a touch of coral to the center of the
flower. Adds a bit of punch and will compliment the petal
colors, as well as pick up the green leaves.
4/12/04 - Petals are
completed. I'm working on the leaves which have turned out to be more
difficult than I anticipated. After much deliberation,
the leaves will not be outlined, but I will show the inner veins.
This will give the illusion of a larger leaf.
4/25/04 - Here we are.
Tiling completed at last. Grouting should begin in about a day or
two. We've decided on a non sanded bone grout color as the joints are really
tiny.
This is
the reward of cultivating a garden and establishing a wildlife
habitat. You don't want to mess with a momma
Thrasher! They'll fly down and nip you on the head if they
feel their baby is threatened. This little guy was right
outside our front door standing on one of my orbs. The momma
was nearby giving us the evil eye.
