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ABOUT
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'Painting with glass'...I am self-taught in mosaics and stained glass. I have been working in mosaics for over 10 years, five years as a primary art form, worked in stained glass for over 12 years - have been painting with acrylics for about eight, and I have been drawing forever. I use vitreous glass, ceramics, stained glass, unglazed porcelain and found items bonded to a sealed surface (terra cotta, MDF, custom creations) with either thin-set cement or PVA glue. Finished, dried works are completed with a sanded grout - either custom colored or readily available. I also sculpt... About myselfI was born in Tampa, Florida while my father was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base. I served over 20 years in the U.S. Army - retiring from that in 1999. I currently work for a major daily newspaper as an editor. Why I do this...I create mixed and multimedia art - mosaics, sculpture, acrylics - things I would be proud of having in my home that reflect my imagination, which is quite active. But, in what ever I do, I'm driven to be very precise on representation - sometimes to the point of distraction because I'm into quality, not quantity, i.e. "Would I hang this in my bedroom?"... Humour plays a tremendous part in my art... I learned many years ago that if you can't laugh at a situation - or yourself - it's time to find another road. I finally found my road after years of walking another. - Paula Nelson
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Eclectic, by definition,
refers to taking the best from different methods or styles, or
something composed of elements drawn from various sources. That
is as good a definition as I have heard for the art of mosaics.
Because of my background in sculpture, acrylics and glass and
the incorporation of those experiences into my mosaics - I feel
the term firmly applies to what I do.
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Mos-Oz
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