Mosaic Art made by Recycle Me Mosaics ~ A glimpse into the mosaic world of Katy Galbraith
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2019
- Mosaic art from recycled materials, this short film showcases the work of the Scottish artist, Katy Galbraith. It gives you a glimpse into her studio, located in Perthshire, and into the materials that she uses in her mosaics, mostly recycled and upcycled. Her inspirations in creating her mosaic art, for both interior and garden, come from her local landscape.
Working in my studio in my garden, with views over the hills, I am frequently inspired by this landscape which is reflected in my mosaics. Flowers in abundance feature in the majority of my exhibition pieces, as well as in private commissions. While many of my pieces are considered 'decorative art', I also enjoy making mosaics with a more practical purpose such as mirrors, table tops and garden items.
In producing my mosaics, I aim to be true to myself and my interest in recycling and sustainability by incorporating many recycled materials, including those representing me and my Crieff/Comrie/Strathearn/ Perthshire communities (ceramic wastage from potter friends, remnants from a local fused glass artist, wine bottle glass and broken car windows for example). The surface used for many of my mosaics originates from discarded kitchen units or roof slates, and i am often reusing frames too. Recycled materials stimulate many of my ideas in mosaic pieces that I have done, where i love the idea of a traditional patchwork, but in ceramic rather than fabric!
Website at www.katygalbraith.co.uk
Facebook: / recycle.me.mosaics
Instagram: / recyclememosaics
Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RecycleM...
Credit: Rachel Hendry Film
… Many years ago, my husband and I couldn't decide on what kind of garden table to get; he wanted a cheap picnic style table from the local DIY store, and I wanted a teak one with matching chairs. Then we agreed that a mosaic table would be good. The thing was that I had never made a mosaic, but a friend of mine taught it. So I went on a class and learnt how to cut tiles to shape and made a small piece. Then i made a 6' x 4' table top!
I was hooked!
Since then, I have progressed from being a hobbyist to exhibiting in both mixed media shows and mosaic-only shows, to having work in galleries, mostly in Scotland, and to taking on commissions. And an Etsy shop… - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Yes... it's not just about the money...but mostly the joy of achieving a creation that people are delighted to carry home
I love what you said! I'm so much more inspired to work on my art when I keep that in mind. Thanks for the reminder.🙏🏽
Love what you do! Inspirational! Reminds me of a house I saw while on vacation in Provincetown, Mass. It was almost covered with mosaic art. There was an enormous sculpted mosaic that wrapped itself around the house. Mosaic art was part of the foundation, sidings & mosaic animals. So magical. Incredible!
Thank you
I have been looking up and down TH-cam for something that even remotely resembles what I am going to do very soon and finally I have found a kindred spirit in this video. I wasn't even sure if it was possible to use broken crockery due the adhesive having to come into contact with one of the glazed sides - but it looks like it can be done with great success. Keep on making your dazzling creations and perhaps you'll inspire many generations that encounter your works. Thank you!
thank you for such kind words
Wow. This is what I have been looking for.
Fabulous & using rounded items in mosaics. Ie cups, teapots etc.
Thanks
thank you
Stumbling onto a great video and beautiful art ♥️
thank you
Красивая мозайка!
Olá , friend
Very beautiful art Works😍
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Renato
thank you so much
😭 goosebumps how I wish i could do the same
I have been thinking about Mosaicing for a long time and have finally this week orderd some tile clippers etc to get started. Your work is SO inspiring and beautiful. If I can do half as well I will be happy! Please keep sharing your videos! Where did you learn? Can you offer any advice to someone who has never done this before? I love the idea of recycling as much as possible. Thanks so much for sharing
thank you for commenting so enthusiastically, and have fun with making your own mosaics. My advice is to get to know your materials, and how you cut them, as you will find what you prefer. Some ceramics are really soft, easy to cut, but the glaze gets a bit jaggy, others are hard and offer more control when you get used to it, such as bone china. and always think of where you are placing your finished mosaic, here in Scotland, many ceramics are not suitable for outdoors, as the glaze will deteriorate in the winter frosts. Feel free to share the video out, it is quite a new one, and I am trying to gain a bit of traction via TH-cam!
@@KatyGalbraith - thanks so much for your reply. I am ashamed to admit that my starting point was a blue and white china plate that I tried to cut with tile nippers. On the first cut tiny shards went everywhere and as I have 8 paws running around I left it and decided to wait for the summer months when I can tackle it outside. Feel like I've been beaten at the first hurdle! Your work is beautiful and I am sure you'll have a huge following in no time. Thanks so much for your advice. I am also in the UK so good to know that not all materials are suited for outdoors and our dreadful weather! - thank you. If you ever do "Mosaics for the total beginner" videos's I will be an avid follower!! Thanks again :)
Please make more videos
Hi Katy,
I want to make mosaic outdoor picture ( 1 m x 0.6m ) . what material should I use to make it waterproof ? use plywood ? with glue or else to glue the mosaic ?
hello, just found this comment, sorry i didn't reply earlier! I would use a cement board of some kind for outdoors, definitely not wood as it would deteriorate quicker than the mosaic. I use a cement based adhesive and grout too.
beautiful mosaic artwork!...I wanted to share you my walk of art garden...in Pinterest under the name Charlieway...have fun!
Hi, Amy chance you'd Welcome a curious, passionate helper/aprrentice ? 🥰 Any time.
Thank you for such enthusiasm… at the moment it is just too cold for working much in my studio…. But if i have a bigger project in the summer months….
@@KatyGalbraith please do !