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LindaMosaic

California

Mosaic artist, writer, wife, mom and grandmom.

Interests: My art work, writing, photography, traveling and of course spending time with my family

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A Bit of Biz Spring Cleaning

The important news for this post is to announce a new blog home - one that is, indeed, part of my website [www.LindaCSmithFineArt.com]. This new blog will be a place to: announce new artworks, describe the artistic process, report on events and shows in which my work appears and any art-related news/views that catchs my eye. Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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The Art of the Best Tuna Sandwich I've Ever Had

This post is about the best tuna sandwich I've ever eaten and guess what? I made it myself. Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Art appreciation: How do you know when an art piece 'works?'

Have you ever been to an art show or gallery and seen works that entrance you? Have you looked at other works that leave you scratching your head and wondering why they were included because, to your mind, any 5-year old could do that? Why do you suppose this is? Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Cookbooks and the Art of Living

I recently cleaned up my cookbook bookshelf. Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Art of Living and Loving to Read

I love to read and in the past six to eight weeks I've read six books and started two more. Back in December I wrote a post listing seven books I'd like to read this year. Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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When it comes to elements of design, what floats your boat?

There are a couple of elements of design that I do actually pay some attention to: color, line and value. Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Thanks Marilyn for the info!

Commented Jan 28, 2013 on Keeping Track of Etsy Expenses with Outright at Pulp Sushi - Fresh Handmade Design & Sweet Creative Dreams

What Artists Hope for in 2013

I got the idea of asking artists what their hopes are for this new year of 2013 and got some fascinating answers. Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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This sounds interesting...do you think it would work as well with keeping track of eBay expenses? I'm thinking of selling my art on eBay

Commented Jan 25, 2013 on Keeping Track of Etsy Expenses with Outright at Pulp Sushi - Fresh Handmade Design & Sweet Creative Dreams

The Art of a Great Illustrator-Norman Rockwell

Yesterday I went to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento (CA) to see an exhibition of the work of Norman Rockwell. Wow. Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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What gets your artistic juices flowing?

A Muse is a source of inspiration for a creative person. Some people find their inspiration - their muse- through music and others through solitude and meditation. Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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What will this new year bring?

Whew! Am finally back at my desk in the studio and contemplating all the work that needs doing this year. Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Challenges of the New Year-some thoughts

My last blog post for 2012 - I'll be off the grid as they say now until after January 5th for a vacation and to enjoy the holidays. I'm wishing you all a very wonderful, safe, fun New Year celebration! Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Meet Artist Carol McIntyre - an artist who notices everything

An artist I met through one of the groups on LinkedIn speaks the language of color...she works in color and teaches color. She is one of the few artists I've seen who can bring vividness to oils that I've only seen matched by acrylics. Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Meet Painter and Illustrator Ilene Richard

This interview with Ilene is rather inspiring to me...it shows that a person doesn't have to limit themselves to one medium or one artistic discipline. You can actually go in one direction - have fun with it, then set off in another direction. "Life" after all is like a box of chocolates.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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7 Books for a 2013 Reading List

What a great idea to share: a reading list for the new year coming up. I've never done that before, set a goal of books to get read. Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Twelve Stocking Stuffers for Artists for under $25

Speaking of Christmas...how about the artists in your life? Need some ideas for filling their Christmas stockings? I did a little surfing and came up with a nice list of 12 Stocking Stuffers for Under $25. Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Homeland the First Season, a singular review

So, what's up with the photo of the front cover of the Homeland TV series' first season DVD case? Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Is the Magic ruined if you know how it works?

It's no secret that I'm a fan of film. Movies and television. I enjoy them for entertainment, to be sure, but I also enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship of them. I like to know the secrets...how did they do that? Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Saw a Centenarian Yesterday

Do you ever think about your birthday? I mean really think about it? Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Exploring Undiscovered Countries or the Age of Exploration is not Dead

Not having a spaceship, lots of money for a sea voyage or more than just a day, I decided to satisfy my curiosity as to where exactly was Corning, California? Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Art of a Great Split Pea Soup

Saturday I channeled my inner chef and made just about the best split pea soup I've ever had...and that's saying something! Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Things Ducks and Geese and Art Photography

On a warm and sunny day earlier this week, the senior software engineering guy and I met up with some friends and spent the day communing with Nature...and ducks, geese, mosquitoes and other denizens of the natural world. Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Elections Over? Time for my Political Rant

The only thing I'm truly happy about in this election is that Mrs. Michelle Obama will be in the White House. She, I believe, is one of the best people for our country. Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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Meet an Artist from New York: Meri Bourgard

One of the wonderful things I like about abstract art, is that often the images are born in the mind/imagination of the artist alone and then translated through whatever medium onto a support. Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2012 at Mosaic Mandalas

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