tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.comments2023-02-27T14:18:54.027+13:00Claire Fairweather - Artist/DesignerClaire Fairweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-90777458218117865442017-03-06T12:32:44.696+13:002017-03-06T12:32:44.696+13:00Honestly, I LOVE both, but for different reasons. ...Honestly, I LOVE both, but for different reasons. First, the color scheme is gorgeous! The handmade tile one, (B), is exquisite and obviously has the refinement of a well polished, finished work. It is graceful, the composition holds my attention visually and the matte finish is a great choice. I think that is something missing from (A). Since, (A) is a more complex rendering, a matte finish would likely be a necessity to avoid looking too "busy". I cannot see it in real life, though I'd love to, but it is clearly labor intensive and every detail is taken into account and rendered perfectly. I want this in my home!!<br />Piece (A) is, to me, just as fabulous in concept, but although the computer aided design is lovely, I think it would not fully bloom unless the work was brought to fruition with your handmade tiles. That said, as a true lover of stippling, pointillism, mosaic, or whatever term you prefer, I think that mixing it up with the more adventurous use of a greater variety of sizes mingled in with less traditional placement method gives the work a little kick in the ass, so to speak. I love both, but I think that mixing it up a little could be fun and a well received new style to sprinkle into your portfolio.havilahrsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-32721185174550010732015-07-08T20:06:23.088+12:002015-07-08T20:06:23.088+12:00Yes, people seem to be naturally attracted to circ...Yes, people seem to be naturally attracted to circular forms. Give it a try. Using circular mosaic tiles means you don't have to cut them but to get a range of sizes in different colours you may have to make them, like I do.Claire Fairweatherhttp://www.clairefairweather.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-76593575290185400322015-07-08T14:08:22.308+12:002015-07-08T14:08:22.308+12:00So beautifully done! I'm always drawn to circl...So beautifully done! I'm always drawn to circles, but have never done a mosaic with the circular form, your piece is such a great inspiration!createmyworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461188369833065598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-53058682520051058082015-07-08T07:33:06.851+12:002015-07-08T07:33:06.851+12:00Thank you :)Thank you :)Claire Fairweatherhttp://www.clairefairweather.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-75077826070773948882015-07-08T07:30:54.140+12:002015-07-08T07:30:54.140+12:00Thanks Cara Jane. It is a new technique I am worki...Thanks Cara Jane. It is a new technique I am working on, using the round mosaic tiles. A bit like a puzzle getting them all to fit together but quite relaxing and enjoyable to do. I think my next piece will be a bit smaller though!Claire Fairweatherhttp://www.clairefairweather.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-36090664708593456142015-07-08T06:31:47.306+12:002015-07-08T06:31:47.306+12:00Incredible, in all regards!Incredible, in all regards!ByJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540902996183063666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-60826757782645467382015-07-08T02:07:20.414+12:002015-07-08T02:07:20.414+12:00wow! that's a lot of tiles! Love the picture! ...wow! that's a lot of tiles! Love the picture! The hard work was worth it!Cara Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046071099604009595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-82448612999236410482015-04-04T18:10:54.840+13:002015-04-04T18:10:54.840+13:00Absolutely gorgeousAbsolutely gorgeousEsteeDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228747724169889485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-41833837449400924132015-02-14T03:18:55.541+13:002015-02-14T03:18:55.541+13:00πανεμορφα!!!πανεμορφα!!!KatrinArt https://www.blogger.com/profile/04180833222916984413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-7983079811023191012014-03-10T05:53:42.513+13:002014-03-10T05:53:42.513+13:00I also lurk on your website via Bloglovin but want...I also lurk on your website via Bloglovin but wanted to let you know that is so clever ! CreatedWithFire Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148486798572415046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-37971255163469862332014-03-07T03:44:45.439+13:002014-03-07T03:44:45.439+13:00Hi,
I am mostly a lurker on this site, but I wante...Hi,<br />I am mostly a lurker on this site, but I wanted to comment on your art. It is so cute and good work.Marilyn Davenporthttp://www.bitsofclay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-13627049665171885612014-02-25T20:02:38.946+13:002014-02-25T20:02:38.946+13:00Thank you for your comment - I am glad you appreci...Thank you for your comment - I am glad you appreciate the humour.Claire Fairweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-4959704458215258082014-02-25T19:12:33.454+13:002014-02-25T19:12:33.454+13:00So clever! Thank you for sharing. Love the humor...So clever! Thank you for sharing. Love the humor.Marlene Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782237488219553346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-41116112274881608832014-02-23T05:10:08.409+13:002014-02-23T05:10:08.409+13:00I noticed there are no items for sale in your shop...I noticed there are no items for sale in your shop, too bad. I also have an Etsy shop and I sell paper mache bowls. I was dancing around on the internet this morning looking for inspiration for a new bowl and I found you! Love your work.Dawn Connellyhttp://www.paperprezzies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-86266280669051816472014-01-20T19:45:26.718+13:002014-01-20T19:45:26.718+13:00Thank you for your comment. I had so much fun maki...Thank you for your comment. I had so much fun making it - really let my imagination run wild! It is not easy to photograph it in the dark but it does look really cool. I hope other people and the judges like it just as much.Claire Fairweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-9587754216600811512014-01-20T13:18:42.324+13:002014-01-20T13:18:42.324+13:00I think it is just great ! Caught my eye as I was ...I think it is just great ! Caught my eye as I was running down my blog-log and I adore that in the dark picture. Wishing you the best on your submission.CreatedWithFire Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148486798572415046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-73734759669866288702013-04-23T05:32:10.922+12:002013-04-23T05:32:10.922+12:00I really like your 'Spring Trio' set! And ...I really like your 'Spring Trio' set! And especially the one with the smaller round circles in it! Cant wait to see some more of your designs! Issy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-58770252879831193232013-03-21T20:15:52.260+13:002013-03-21T20:15:52.260+13:00Hi Bijana - I am not sure I understand your intent...Hi Bijana - I am not sure I understand your intention. I have made my own mosaic tiles from polymer clay. They can be stuck with PVA glue and then grouted (for indoor decorative use only). You can also press the made tiles onto some rolled out polymer clay and bake again. <br /><br />If you are talking about using glass or ceramic tiles with polymer clay, I have not done this myself but I imagine you could press pieces into raw polymer clay and bake but they may work loose. It would be better to remove the pieces after baking and glue them back in place, as using polymer clay is not the same as setting in grout, but this would be very time consuming.<br /><br />I am not sure if I have answered your question here?Claire Fairweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-83227399246658571462013-03-21T19:45:16.275+13:002013-03-21T19:45:16.275+13:00Can I make mosaic from tiles on clay? Do I need g...Can I make mosaic from tiles on clay? Do I need glue?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431177935425653266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-68516696200529679612013-03-20T22:17:39.883+13:002013-03-20T22:17:39.883+13:00Can I make mozauk with tile on the clay?Can I make mozauk with tile on the clay?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431177935425653266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-60837815087891257832012-10-18T07:54:43.262+13:002012-10-18T07:54:43.262+13:00Congratulations on that Claire, that's great.Congratulations on that Claire, that's great.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052623714269163124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-43985936866965615632012-06-17T19:52:34.435+12:002012-06-17T19:52:34.435+12:00Thanks, Elizabeth. It is a shame you are in "...Thanks, Elizabeth. It is a shame you are in "Oz" because polymer clay artists seem very few and far between in NZ.Claire Fairweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-19069690893353498832012-06-17T13:14:44.090+12:002012-06-17T13:14:44.090+12:00Hi Claire
saw you in the Yahoo poly group, which ...Hi Claire<br /> saw you in the Yahoo poly group, which I have not been to for ages.<br /> Love your work, and as I was born in Auckland N.Z. and now reside here in "OZ" looked you up here.<br /> So hope to get back soon. <br />Love<br /> Elizabeth.Artgalcraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685124171616163712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-81368697182180032282012-04-28T17:40:22.247+12:002012-04-28T17:40:22.247+12:00Very, very clever and pretty too! Thank you so muc...Very, very clever and pretty too! Thank you so much Claire. <br /><br />Penni JoPenni Jo AKA Claylady43https://www.blogger.com/profile/00736931905931664045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481230812760988493.post-16620223722049089172012-03-09T13:43:54.423+13:002012-03-09T13:43:54.423+13:00I'm glad my experiences can be of help to some...I'm glad my experiences can be of help to someone else. Good luck with your ideas - let us know how you go?Claire Fairweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449604020098966790noreply@blogger.com