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doing mosaic with glass tiles, enjoy the journey, focus on the moment, lack of ideas, mirror tiles, mosaic star, mosaic studio, rainbow star, student of life
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ― Meditations
Happy Sunday everyone!
I go to the mosaic studio twice a week, so I am always working on something. Often, even before I finish a project, I already have an idea of what I am going to work on next. This time I didn’t.
Looking around the studio I decided to do a star. But the star shapes we had there didn’t appeal to me, so I decided to use a square frame and draw a star.
Very often, the end project is very different from my initial intention, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes my initial idea is too ambitious (not in this case), sometimes the materials are not doing what I need them to do, sometimes I lose interest and I just want to get it done to start something else.
It is easy to dream up something… getting it done is the hard part.
I love doing mosaics, and the studio is my happy place, but there are times that I only focus on the result and not in the process. Mosaics is a my constant reminder to enjoy the journey and to stop focusing only on the destination.
I am, and forever will be, a student of mosaics and life.
Here is the star I made. It is done with colored glass, and some small mirror tiles. I used black grout, instead of something lighter, to make more of an impact. In the end it is not what I initially had in mind, but still I am happy with it.
“I know that I am mortal by nature, and ephemeral; but when I trace at my pleasure the windings to and fro of the heavenly bodies I no longer touch the earth with my feet: I stand in the presence of Zeus himself and take my fill of ambrosia” – Ptolemy’s Almagest
Andi said:
Oh my gosh! That is so so beautiful!! You need to start selling your mosaics. I’d certainly buy this one!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Oh Andi,
That is so sweet of you to say that!
Blessings to you!
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Writing to Freedom said:
Wonderful Ana. I’m glad you have your mosaics and happy place! We all need that.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Brad!
It is good to have an outlet to relieve the stress of work and other dramas.
Blessings to you!
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Mike and Kellye Hefner said:
Your mosaic is stunning!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much!
Blessings!
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Cindy Georgakas said:
OOOOh I love that Ana and you are always a star no matter how you look at it! ❣️
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Cindy!
Blessings to you!
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Cindy Georgakas said:
Always and you’re so welcome! 💗
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miaross514 said:
Beautiful!!!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much Mia!!
Blessings!
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Carol anne said:
That is stunning! I love it 🙂 your very talented!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much Carol anne!
Blessings to you!
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SelmaMartin said:
Gorgeous artwork. Happy for you.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much Selma!
Blessings!
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Christy B said:
OK this is another great mosaic ~ You could really have a side hustle going here!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Christy!
It would be awesome if, one day, I can turn this passion into extra cash.
Blessings!
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utesmile said:
It does look lovely, I love all your mosaics. So artistic.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much Ute!
Blessings to you!
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The V Pub said:
It is superb!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Rob!
I love that word!
Blessings!
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Cassa Bassa said:
A beautiful star, suits your blog title too.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much Cassa!!
Blessings to you!!
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hbsuefred said:
Really enjoyed seeing the work in process in all its different phases and I love the way this one turned out. How long does it all take, from start to finish?
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much!
It took a few hours over a couple of days.
Blessings to you!
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Silver Screenings said:
I love your glasswork.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much!
Blessings to you!
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kegarland said:
Very nice, Ana 💛
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you KE!
Blessings!
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