Amanda Elizabeth Blog
The Healing Powers of Nature
The healing power of nature is an effective therapy that is known to lower blood pressure, reduce depression and improve overall health. With such positive physiological effects, adding artwork to this holistic ideology elevates the healing capabilities....
Colorful Mosaic Art That Sparks Joy in the World
The world is naturally a kaleidoscope of color, with the vibrant hues of nature in plants, insects, and the bright colors of a sunset, and we also surround ourselves with colors: in our clothes, our homes, our car, etc. These choices can sometimes speak to our...
The Healing Power of Art and Mosaics
When a traumatic experience takes place in our lives, it can feel like we have been reduced to a pile of fractured, shattered, and broken pieces. This was true for the parents of Jonathan Sellers and Charlie Keever, who were abducted and murdered many years ago in San...
Mesmerizing Mosaics: From Mesopotamia to Modern Times
Mosaics are one of the earliest art forms known to humanity. The beautiful colors and shapes of the tessera (small pieces of glass, stone, or other nature-based materials) have stood the test of time for thousands of years, revealing insight to the mysteries of...
Ephemeral Land Art by Amanda Elizabeth Mosaics
Mosaics are usually built to last a long time. The tile, stones, or shells are sealed in mortar in the same patterns, and some of the oldest mosaics in the world are how we learned about ancient history and cultures like Mesopotamia. Ephemeral art, or land art, is on...
Stone and Pebbles in Mosaic Art: The Soothing Effects of Nature
Two of my most popular mosaics are the Beechwood project mosaic and Channel project for the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Both incorporate natural stones, pebbles, and rocks in their design and I believe that this contributes to their popularity! Here are a few reasons...
Water Play and Mosaic Art: A Sensory Extravaganza!
When kids get to experience art while splashing about in fountains of water, the smiles on their faces show how much joy they feel, especially when they are young. My fellow Southern California artist (and friend) Christie Beniston created a splash pad for Pacific...
Inspiring Safety, Connection, and Joy Through Community Art
Community art projects can be emotionally rich additions to parks, trails, public plazas and any community gathering space. “Without emotion, there is no beauty.” – Diana Vreeland. A hand-made piece of art, fabricated by children, adults, and senior citizens from the...
What are LithoMosaics?
Remember back in elementary school when your teacher had you cut up construction paper of different colors and then you had to glue them on the paper to look like something, not confetti? You were getting an introduction to Lithomosaics which are usually made up of...
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