It's been a while coming but at last the new project takes shape. The hearth. After viewing all those amazing mosaics in Italy in July I'm trying to blend traditional style with contemporary design and here's the effort thus far. I have to make it in sections as the fireplace makes it a tad difficult!
Phase 1: the bird
Filling in the surrounds
Detail of bird
The right hand side (backside - the bird will face the stove) of the hearth. Now for the otherside! the middle bit is simple - just border and white. I have to work out how best to place a cicada and a bee. I thought of a March fly, leech or a bush turkey but refuse to give them such status!!!!
and here's one of my dear green friends watching me hang up the washing!!
