Pet Portrait Mosaic in Stained Glass with Tami Macala
Everything you need to know to create a mosaic pet portrait.
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Follow Tami Macala online as she creates a pet portrait mosaic in stained glass before your eyes. Watch and learn the step-by-step process with her as she breaks it down to a very achievable project. She will begin with what type of pet to choose as the subject, and how to photograph the pet. You will also learn the right substrate for this process. She will instruct on how to properly trace the art work for your pet, and how to get values, shading, and gradation with the stained glass. There is also a section covering Tami's unique and creative process for cutting the glass into very specific shapes. Students will also get an in-depth lesson on cutting the glass with wheel nippers, so students can always achieve straight cuts. Tami takes over three sections to teach the creation of the eyes of your pet. This is the most important part of the portrait and translating the expression of the eyes into the mosaic is crucial. Students will learn exactly how it is done. Once the eyes are complete, Tami walks students through the rest of the pet portrait including the best choice for the background glass color and pattern. Tami covers all of the same information and material taught at her in-person workshops. Now is your chance to learn all these techniques "in your own space, and at your own pace."
There is a full downloadable PDF with all the tools, materials and resources to get you started.
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The brilliance of owning this course is the endless amount of times you can refer back to the information. Some students prefer to take a course "in person" which is always nice for meeting and engaging with the teacher. However, when you own this online course, you will have the ability to watch from an "over hands" view. Also, an online course allows students to refer back as often as needed and see up close without distractions. This is one the best forms of learning and practicing this style of mosaic.
"There are no words to use that show my appreciation for your instructions. I have been working on dogs for about 18 months and you have covered all the questions I have had. Also, the ability to check with you as I progress is wonderful. Thanks again for being so willing to share" Dianne G.
Your Instructor
Tami Macala, founder and owner of Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online, has always had her hand in art. She started out at eleven years old as an oil painter, winning awards throughout Southern California. With a fashion and textile design degree, Tami began a twenty-year career in the movie and television industry as a costumer, dressing leading actors and actresses. Not feeling completely fulfilled as a costumer and the long hours, Tami found a new passion in mosaic art and in true fashion, became a self-taught mosaic artist while continuing her successful career in the entertainment world.
In 2000, Tami started her first company, All Cracked Up Mosaics, creating personal and custom-designed mosaic art commissions for clients all over the US.
In 2009, Tami began teaching mosaic art. She founded her second business, The Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art, teaching her favorite art medium. There, she brought in world-renowned mosaic artists to teach her students, creating a hub of learning and inspiration.
In 2015, Tami retired from the entertainment industry and founded her latest companies, Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online. Tami and her husband, Jerry, now produce online courses with some of the most sought-after artists in mosaic, mixed media, and fine art.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to Pet Portrait Mosaic in Stained Glass. (3:22)
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StartDownloadable PDF, tools, materials and resources.
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StartChoosing the pet you will create. (6:24)
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StartSubstrate choices. (1:15)
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StartHow to bond wood substrates. (1:50)
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StartIntroduction to tracing materials and enlarging your photos. (2:56)
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StartHow to trace your art work. (8:48)
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StartIntroduction to stained glass. (4:27)
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StartIntroduction to the tools for cutting stained glass. (3:02)
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StartHow to cut stained glass. (7:47)
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StartIntroduction to adhesives. (1:54)
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StartStarting your pet portrait. (1:01)
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StartHow to mosaic the eyes; starting with the twinkle and pupils. (7:13)
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StartCreating the iris of the eye. (11:10)
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StartCreating the black lining around the left eye. (3:57)
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StartCreating the black lining around the right eye. (3:47)
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StartCreating the white of the eye. (7:14)
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StartCompleting the whites of the eyes. (2:31)
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StartHow to create the eyebrows. (5:50)
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StartTransition from the black to the white glass. (4:02)
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StartHow to adhere Van Gogh glass. (1:23)
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StartIntroduction to the materials for Tami's special technique for cutting stained glass. (0:40)
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StartWorking above the eyebrow. (6:43)
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StartWorking above the eyebrow part 2. (7:05)
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StartWorking around the eye and below. (7:54)
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StartHow to create the left ear part 1. (4:26)
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StartHow to create the left ear part 2. (6:30)
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StartHow to create the nose. (9:10)
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StartFinishing the nose. (8:32)
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StartIntroducing the white glass. (1:38)
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StartCreating with the white glass. (6:12)
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StartFinishing up with the white glass. (5:02)
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StartHow to create the collar. (3:30)
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StartFinishing up the collar and choosing the inside ear glass. (1:45)
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StartHow to create the inside ear effect. (4:35)
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StartIntroduction to the background. (2:16)
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StartHow to cut stained glass strips for the background. (5:14)
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StartContinuation of cutting background glass. (4:42)
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StartWatch quietly to music as Tami continues to custom cut the glass around the image. (10:18)
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StartCleaning the mosaic and introduction to grouting. (3:29)
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StartHow to mix the grout. (2:37)
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StartGrouting the pet portrait. (6:05)
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StartHaze faze, buffing and wrap up. (3:08)
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TESTIMONIALS:
"I just finished my first pet portrait thanks to Tami’s course! It was much easier than I thought it would be.... she gives a lot of great tips. Working on #2 now!! I'm hooked." Tracie G.
"I am a big fan of the Mosaic Arts Online. I have purchased many and enjoyed and learned. While I was laid up with a cold last week I purchased the pet portraiture class. I was so happy. It was like a complete soup to nuts refresher course on doing mosaic. Tami didn't make assumptions about what you already know. The course was very comprehensive. Every lesson was so complete and sequential. I felt the class was applicable to any type of representational theme such as portraits, flowers, nature scenes as well as pets. I know I will be referring to this class many times." Eleanor F.
Tami - I am learning so much from this course! More than I ever thought. This is so well done. I can''t tell you how happy I am to have bought this. Thanks so much - you are a true professional. Yolanda B.
Great job and great class Tami. So very thorough in your explanations your voice is clear and encouraging! Sue W.
I couldn't wait to watch it. Already went through the entire class! Just like a good book...I couldn't put it down. I have done a few mosaics but never had formal training. For me, it definitely was worth the cost! Thanks, Tami! Carmen S.