Time to Vote! Dream a Little Dream

Time to Vote! The challenge theme this time around was "Dream a Little Dream". Along with photos of the pieces submitted, artists also submitted a brief explanation of their inspiration this time around. As usual, there will only be one vote recorded per computer..... and it's going to be as hard as ever to decide which piece to vote for! Voting ends on the morning of March 8th, and results will be posted here that afternoon. An early congratulations to all the artists that participated. Every piece is stunning!

Challenge Piece 1

- member withdrew-

Challenge Piece 2

Follow your Dreams, by Twin Brooks Mosaics

Challenge Piece 3
"The Selfish Giant", by Amanda Edwards, Mandolin Mosaics
I have loved Oscar Wilde since I first read one of his stories at 13. He has a very special place in my heart. It's not uncommon for me to be caught in a daydream, and be thinking of Oscar, one of his stories, what it would be like to sit and talk to him. The Selfish Giant, written for children, is one of my favorite Oscar stories. So, for this challenge, I have done this piece.... inspired by The Selfish Giant, to honor Mr. Oscar Wilde... a man who has given me endless hours of dreaming. Measures 27"x31"
Read (for free) The Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde



Challenge Piece 4
Dream, By PalsCreations

Challenge Piece 5"Toscana Sogno" by PSMosaics

The perspective aspects of this piece were challenging as I hoped to create a 'real' feeling of looking out the window at the 'dreamy' Tuscan landscape! The overall dimensions are 34" by 28". My inspiration for the composition of "Tuscan Dream" came from a landscape print by artist, Jane Farrimond Keltner.

Challenge Piece 6

"Karma Chameleons", by Greene Goddess
I dream of a world where people don't promise change~ and then only do so when it "fits" them and their motives. They are the " Karma Chameleons" of the World...

"I'm a Man Without Conviction.
I'm a Man Who Doesn't Know
How To Sell A Contradiction...
You Come And Go~
You Come and Go"
(Culture Club)



Challenge Piece 7
"Little Girl's Dreams", by Callas Mosaics

Update on our February Challenge

Happy New Year to all!

Just an update on our February challenge! For anyone who doesn't already know, the theme is "Dream a Little Dream". ... open to your interpretation of course. All entries are due to Mandolin Mosaics by midnight February 28th. So, get snipping!

Also, here are a few cool pieces that some of the PieceMakers have been working on in the New Year. You can find their shop links to the right of this page for purchasing information.

Callas Mosaics

OceanKisses

GreeneGoddess

TwinBrooksMosaics



PalsCreations

It's a FIRST for the PieceMaker Challenge! WE HAVE A TIE!
The results are in, and our first place winners for the All that Glitters challenge are GreeneGoddess AND My European Touch! Congratulations to our first place winners!

All the entires were wonderful, and truly met the challenge! What an inspiring group of artists!

All that Glitters!

It's voting time once again! "All that Glitters" was our theme this time around.. and the entries sure got it right! :) Please vote for your over-all favorite piece. Voting ends in one week, on December 22nd. Click on the name below each photo to head into our artist's shops. Each of these would make wonderful gifts this holiday season!

1. Oak Studios of Design

2. Callas Mosaics

This is a six-segmented papier-mache ornament. Every other segment is either tiny tiles or clear, textured glass over gold leafing. I grouted in a lipstick red.
4. GreeneGoddess

The WINNER!

The winner, and overall favorite piece,
in the "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" challenge is....

Ocean Kisses!!!!

It's such a unique piece.... full of expression, and right on the mark for this challenge. Congratulations! - and if you would like to purchase this beautiful award winning piece, please check out OceanKisses Shop here: SHOP

Congratulations to the 2nd and third place winners... GreeneGoddess, and Pal's Creations. What wonderful work everyone did!

Our next challenge theme will be "all that glitters". Your final pics are due on December 5th. So, get your glass out & start working!

It was a Dark and Stormy Night

The entries for our 'It was a Dark and Stormy Night' challenge are in! Once again, they are all beautiful. Voting will be as hard as ever! Good luck to everyone. :)

1. OceanKisses

2. Pal's Creations

3. GreeneGoddess


4. MJ Mosaics

5. Ibreak4Glass

On Sept. 11, 2009 a knock came at my door, One of my 14 year old's friends said that Sam was hit by a car. I haven't been able to go down the street since, but this was my Dark and Stormy night. I jumped out of my neighbors car as it was still moving, first thing I saw was Sammy's black sneakers, neatly aligned next to the curb, then I saw him lying in a pool of blood. I never saw the car, only the color of it, that is the Okre colored square with the broken windshield. I never saw Sam's bike that too was a blur to the left with a sea of onlookers and First responders. The Sky is dark purple to the right with gold and silver foil under neath to give it an eerie feel. To the right is blue, it wasn't quite night but the glass on top of the glass is A Mother's tears. This is "It was a dark and stormy night"my submission to the Piecemakers Challenge
This is the largest piece I have ever done that is not glued to a wall or a window.
it measures 18" wide by 15 1/2" tall on hardi-backer board

VOTING!
Only one vote per computer will be recorded. The winner will be announced on November 9th. Tiny Tile Mosaics will be donating a git certificate or the winner. :)

It was a Dark and Stormy Night Over-all favorite Piece OceanKisses Pals Creations GreeneGoddess MJ Mosaics Ibreak4Glass Poll powered by poppydog

We have a Winner

CONGRATULATIONS to our WINNER... Sylvana Baracchini, Mixed Media Madness !!! Her Zebra is an amazing piece, and won with 46% of the vote! She is a talented and wonderful member of the PieceMakers group. Please head to her shop to check out more of her beautiful & inspired work!

First Place

Our second place winner
Amanda Edwards, Mandolin Mosaics

Third Place
Greene Goddess

Thank you to everyone who participated! All of the entries were wonderful, and it was so hard to vote!

Our next challenge is.......

Our next challenge theme is "It was a dark and stormy night". Get your thinking caps on, and your glass nippers out. Final & work in progress pictures of your challenge piece will be due on October 31st...boo! Send pictures to Amanda Edwards, via Mandolin Mosaics. Voting starts on the 1st of November. Good luck!