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Glass Dog Mosaics - Paula Nelson
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Eclectic, by definition, refers to taking the best from different methods or styles, or something composed of elements drawn from various sources. That is as good a definition as I have heard for the art of mosaics. Because of my background in sculpture, acrylics and glass and the incorporation of those experiences into my mosaics - I feel the term firmly applies to what I do.
'Painting with glass'...
I am self-taught in mosaics and stained glass. I have been working in mosaics for approximately eight years, five years as a primary art form, worked in stained glass for over 10 years - have been painting with acrylics for about five, and I have been drawing forever.
I use vitreous glass, ceramics, stained glass, unglazed porcelain and found items bonded to a sealed surface (terra cotta, MDF, custom creations) with either thin-set cement or PVA glue. Finished, dried works are completed with a sanded grout - either custom colored or readily available. I also sculpt...
