Mosaic Aloe Sculpture with David Jarvinen
How to Create a Mosaic Plant Sculpture
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This is a fun and creative online course for all levels. If you are looking to add some decorative art to your life, and want an easy and simple project, this one is for you! Working with easy to access materials without creating much of a mess, David Jarvinen teaches his process for creating a unique mosaic art project. David, through his inventive process, instructs students in making a 3-D sculpture that is versatile, lightweight, and not take up a great deal of space.
David shares his tips, tricks, and techniques on creating the shapes of the leaves, how to add a centerpiece, and how to create the pebble edging which gives it a "natural" look. These plant sculptures can be created into any shapes or size, and can withstand being in a covered outdoor space. This video teaches a technique for creating unique gifts for those you love.
Your Instructor
I came to the mosaic industry through ceramic tile contracting and a couple of clay artists. Our business was remodeling kitchens and baths with ceramic and glass tile, and doing tile jobs most other contractors wouldn’t. This led to a reputation for being creative.
During this time, I met those couple of clay artists that asked me to assist with their school and public mural installations they had created. It was great fun and I volunteered to help. Then, after a year or two of volunteering, I landed a paying gig to cover for one of the artist installers, as they needed to go out of town. That was the beginning. Circa 1998.
From this beginning, I worked to incorporate mosaics into my contracting business and there was a market! It wasn’t huge, but it was there—I worked to make mosaics mainstream through our business and have had some happy customers as a result.
Most of my work was architectural in nature. Then the clay artist who had instructed classes, for which I assisted—was moving out of state, so I approached the host venues and inquired to see if I could take over for her. They were happy to give me a try. That was the beginning of my instruction career. Circa 2004.
I continued to expand my collaborations and as of 2017 I am continuing to instruct, learn and create mosaics!
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to Mosaic a Plant Sculpture and personal interview. (4:47)
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StartPDF downloadable list of tools, materials and resources.
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StartIntroduction to materials. (2:33)
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StartCreating templates and cutting patterns. (2:17)
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StartHow to assemble the plant leaves. (8:00)
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StartLessons in cutting the glass and begin to mosaic leaves. (8:58)
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StartCompleting mosaic part of the leaves. (5:47)
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StartHow to bend and shape leaves. How to seal the leaves. (2:07)
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StartCreating the sculpture with the leaves and other materials. (9:09)
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StartReveal final plant project and discuss wrap up. (2:49)