I am self-taught in mosaics and stained glass. I have been
working in mosaics for approximately seven years, four years
as a primary art form, worked in stained glass for over 10 years
- acrylics for about four, and I have been drawing forever.
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 ['Would I hang that in my bedroom?"]... not quantity.
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.
I have to take the time to thank my familial appraiser/'sounding board'... my sister, Nikki Davidson Moor, who is also a member of EBSQ... Sometimes it helps to have another set of 'artistic eyes' provide input.
I am a member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) and the Mosaic Association of Australia (Mos-Oz).
- Paula Nelson