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This is my daughter Mya's first solo project in mosaic. She did an absolutely amazing job on the gradients and shading— way beyond what you'd expect from a 15 year-old, or even most professional artists.To be honest, I'm actually a little bit jealous. I'm now encouraging her to go ahead and get a degree in Classics rather than business. That way, if she can't find work I'll be able to bring her on as a full partner in the studio. Right now, her heart is set on a career in writing and/or comics. So, as soon as this piece sells, she'll be getting her very own powerbook as payment for all the great work she did here over the summer.

 

       

       

 

Most of the tile used on this mosaic is from the Iridium line of glass from Sicis. As the light or viewing angle changes, the iridescent surface of the tile closely resembles the actual scales of a live fish. The first detail photo above shows the iridescent sheen. The second pic shows the copper banding that finishes and protects the mosaic. In the third image, you can see both the normal and iridescent coloration, as well as getting a sense of Mya's amazing work on shading.

 

Brown Trout Glass Mosaic, 2005
	$1100.00, Shipping included.
artist/designer	Mya Smith & John T. Unger
medium	Iridescent Vitreous glass tile, Stone beads, glass eye, Hardibacker substrate, framed in copper.
size	21" x 27.5" x 1.25"