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Qwerty Mosaics

Diary of a Tile Addict

Mosaics have been branching out of their ceramic hold for a while, but now there’s a whole new branch to explore. There seems to be no better name for it than the Qwerty Mosaics which were brought to Tile Addict’s attention by none other than mosaic master Gary Drostle. Debris, Qwerty by Sarah Frost.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

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The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

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Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

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Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. bathrom blogfest 2010. Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

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Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

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How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. bathrom blogfest 2010. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Margaret Taylor Burroughs(1915-2010): Printmaker and Community Maker

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Margaret Burroughs Portrait in Mosaic by Thomas Hill via Sumi-l on Flickr. Margaret Taylor Burroughs(1915-2010), was a founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History, as well as the South Side Community Arts Center(SSCA) in Chicago when only 23 years old. I like how it resembles a mosaic. Berk, 2013.55.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Nutmeg Designs

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This spring I was touched by the kindness of a simple gesture that few of us do in this electronic age, Margaret wrote a note thanking me for my support - on the cover was a joyful expression of her stain glass mosaics. How and when did you start creating the mosaic glass art masterpieces? Quilt blocks were my first inspiration.

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