Currently I am working on a couple books. Writing, writing, and more writing.
I am also setting things up for several other projects. Some wood working. Some more adventures with Sabacc.
Hopefully my potter’s wheel will be set up soon and I can start cranking out some fantastic drink-ware. My pilgrimage from early years was to create the perfect cup-of-drink literally CUP-OF- I had some success by the end and now hope to share the bliss with others.
I’ve also modified my bass guitar for some drop D action that promises to be fun!
Working to spice up our Sabacc games by minting some credit chips. So far I haven’t found a cost effective way to proceed. But I’m still determined to figure something out.
Now that the mosaic is about wrapped up, it’s time to resume some other projects that have been on hold.
The July heat, I’m glad to be working indoors. The dogs are ever present assisting us in our work. Special thanks goes to my wife who has sacrificed prime living space for project assembly. And thanks for her lending a hand. It’s difficult to work the front and the back at the same time without another set of hands.
This post is a follow up and goes back to this post
Just before the Covid-19 “Stay at Home” order I started on a tile mosaic for the furniture factory where I am employed. The parameters are to use samples of wood finishes they currently offer to make a mosaic of a wolf. Today I was able to get busy laying out some of the tiles I have as a test for plans for the construction. I’d probably be done if there hadn’t been a pandemic. Oh well, I’m not the only one who’s plans got knocked off a month. I’m just thankful for the project. And there’s still the whole summer ahead to work on it yet. Doing what I enjoy to do!
Here is a sample of what I can use my new laser engraver for instead of just cutting cards. Not sure if I like this…maybe a different color stain will be better.
This is a layout of the left outer edge. I had to lay them out to double check my measurements before I get too far along.
This is my layout graph. Minus the sample labels, this is what it’s supposed to look like when finished.
Photo Mosaic Created by PictureMosaics.com
Samples Many
Update: May 29, 2020 Here are some freshly stained samples. I almost have everything needed to start assembling the project.
Floor Space
Update: June 6, 2020 We have enough sample pieces cut to begin layout. We are selecting them and arranging them for the final composition.
Wolf Assembly
Update: June 12, 2020 The weekend brings more progress. Almost all the tiles are cut. They still need to be prepped and sorted. It is coming along nicely.
Update: June 13, 2020 the wolf begins to be apparent.
Update: June 20, 2020 the floor layout is complete
Update: July 10, 2020 – Stretching the Canvas
Update: July 18, 2020 – Tile Assembly
Update: July 26, 2020 living with art.
MOVING DAY Update: Sept 2, 2020
I was sad to see the mosaic leave the middle of our living room. My son is grateful for a clear path through the dark when on his middle-of-the-night respite. My wife was ecstatic to have our space back! It’s just another step in the progression of an artwork as it moves from one space to the next. It’s vibrant and beautiful in the sunlight! Literally seeing this in a new light.
Each step in the process taking timing and planning. We had a nice sunny day and a giant trailer to use. Will it make the journey in one piece and without a scratch?
Now it resides in a new space awaiting its next designated space. Each stage it’s fun to see people react and interact with it. It will be up for display some day soon. Then years later who knows what will happen to it. 100 years from now will it still be around?
This is almost the greatest distance I’ve ever viewed it from. I love this placement. It took up so much space in our tiny living room. Now it is just a small fixture in such a large factory. It is surrounded by many other wooden creations waiting to find their final placement where they will be well appreciated. I’ve always seen each piece of furniture we make at the factory as a work of art. Some pieces individual and some in sets. I wonder if I’ll make more of these mosaics…maybe a series?
ON DISPLAY Update: Sept 11, 2020
Today installation was complete. Yesterday we hung it up using a French Cleat. It took three of us to lift it into position with the assistance of a scissor lift. Next mosaic definitely needs to be lighter materials. Now it is safe and securely resting on the wall.
I hope that they enjoy the view for years to come!
