I have been plugging along with this mosaic. To complete my new vision for this mosaic, I had to order some new mosaic tiles in different hues of blue. And I am so glad that I did. That original blue glass that surrounds the butterfly is very stark and doesn't work as a background for the whole piece.
I am working on the top right now (light blue glass)so, it is presenting upside-down. The left side (inside the yellow millefiori border) is finished and will make sense once the right side is completed. When working with a mosaic that has so much going on in the middle area, it is necessary to have the sides soothing with a place for the eyes to rest and to frame the striking design or else it is too chaotic.
We are only ten days away from Christmas and I am happy to say that all the presents have been sent and the rest are here that are meant for here. Although, I do still have some gift wrapping yet to do. I love decorating the house for Christmas and baking goodies, but I also take pleasure in just kicking back and enjoying the fruits of my labor, right?
Even though it's the holidays, I will still be making time to work on my mosaic and I will post again when I have made more progress. Until then, I hope you and yours have a Magical Holiday!
