7/3/08 - This is the area where Beth will have her potting bench.  Because it's really a work area, it will be somewhat visible to guests from the sitting area, but not a focal point.

6/2011 - Project completed.  I sealed with an exterior water based product - 2 x 4 feet.

This commission in a little different in that I have not been retained to make this for Beth, but to assist her in creating it herself.  My role is to help her with technique, assist in laying out the tile to achieve the effect she wants, to make sure the right materials are used for a quality product. As an artist in this capacity, I feel that the art piece should reflect Beth's personality, not mine.  So, it's new way of working for me and new for Beth in that although she has conquered quilts, knitting, and many other art forms, never an art mosaic.

Above:  The potting bench is left of the chairs.

We've used some mirror in the flower petals as well and have decided to incorporate some shells from Cape San Blas, Florida in the background.

3/1/09 - This represents about 1.5 hours of playing with color, different ways to cut the tile.  Nothing here is glued down yet.  The colors are both warm and cool.  

Old Notes..

8/4/08 - Decisions have been made on the tile. Beth has been working on the design and the frame has been built.  The direct method of mosaic will be used as this is an outdoor project that will be exposed to the elements.  A bonding agent will be added to the thin set just for extra security addressing the freeze/thaw cycle since it will be staying outdoors. Porcelain tile, mirror, stained glass and glass mosaic tile will all be incorporated.

12/08 We used stained glass and Millefiori for the pistol, choosing colors that would compliment the purple shades and  pick up the warm reds in the coral and watermelon colored tile.