Writing Season One

Meet Katherine Fish, Fine Art Photographer in Manchester, England

Katherine Fish is a fine art photographer from the Manchester area of Northwest England. I met Katherine through one of the awesome groups on LinkedIn. I'm so constantly amazed at the diversity of artistic sensibilities that abound artist-to-artist. Read more →

So I Vote for Nathan Fillion as next 'Spencer: For Hire'

In all seriousness, I think that Nathan Fillion (Castle) would do a great job as 'Spenser: For Hire' because he can play tough - as he did in Firefly - but also bring that smooth humor that brings so much human-ness to his characters. Read more →

A How-To Project in Mosaic anyone can do

I like to read blogs written by artists because most times you learn something, or you come across some new-thing-to-you that you simply must try...or, it's just plain interesting! Read more →

The Art of Enjoying a Morning Bicycle Ride

The Tropical Pearl and I went for a ride this beautiful morning. The roadI consider myself fortunate that we live in a part of our town that borders country roads...I ride about 4 blocks and I'm out of the neighborhoods and on the roads going past farms and orchards. Read more →

Art and Photography - a conversation with California Photographer Bill Hackett

I love photography; even more so now that we're in the digital age. I actually began to consider the artistic aspects of photography when I was younger working as a newspaper reporter. Read more →

What are Analogous Colors? A Secret to Painting Beauty

I'm thrilled today to welcome a guest writer to Mosaic Mandalas, artist Carol A. McIntyre. She has graciously allowed a reprint here of her own blog post, "What are analogous colors?" I've taught color mixing and love opening up the world of color to beginning painters. Read more →

Meet Kentucky Artist Li Tyler

You almost feel as though you were right there, don't you? Standing under the tree looking at the bright afternoon through the branches and leaves? Li Tyler consented to share her thoughts about her work and her life as an artist here at Mosaic Mandalas. I find that I share many things with her. Read more →

Art Question: How did you do that?

How did I go from this - on the left - to this, on the right? I was asked this question recently so I thought I'd answer it right here. Read more →

Make it a day when Art is Fun

Here's a suggestion: take a day and have some fun with art. Not an artist? This is a suggestion you, too, can do. Read more →

2 Reasons Why Art should be a Mainstream Topic

I have two - what I think are Good - reasons why Art should be a Mainstream Topic:1) Art enriches our lives; and 2) Art brings people together. Let's talk about this more. Read more →