Have you heard the joke about the mosaic artist and his girlfriend, the tile maker? It was a bad break-up.  Bad puns aside, we can all use a little humor right now as we deal with the COVID19 pandemic.  Taking it to the streets Mosaic artist Jim Bachor, whom we’ve

Romans Didn’t Have Cameras If you’re fascinated with Roman history of mosaics, you might wonder how we know so much about their civilization and daily lives.  Food, clothing, sporting events, their activities, and their gods are well known. So, how did ancient Romans capture those special moments?  Would you believe

Are you missing your travel plans? The coronavirus travel restrictions and lifestyle changes have cancelled a lot of 2020 vacations. We’re all waiting to see what will happen next with overseas travel and our own schedules. Meanwhile, those exotic destinations we’re seeing in movies and on reality shows are tempting

During the coronavirus quarantine, schedules have changed, weekends got longer, and people suddenly had a lot more time on their hands. As we spend more time at home, looking at our spaces, it has inspired many of us to take on some renovation projects.  Completing a mosaic project is a

Sheltering at home has become the norm during the COVID 19 pandemic. While we’re all settling into new routines, it’s important to remember satisfying activities. Something that brings together our creativity and in turn creates art is great for mental health. We’ve been covering DIY mosaic art projects for a

Antoni Gaudí, subject of our The Best Gaudi Mosaics From Around the World article, is famous for more than just his architecture. His devotion to the Modernisme aesthetic also influenced the use of mosaic art on his projects. But, what makes his style recognizable? And does it still influence artists?