Inside A Mosaic Artist’s Head

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“Lizards in the Sun” mosaic by Janice Schmidt

By Trish Holder

I like Janice Schmidt’s style – and I’m not just talking about the gorgeous mosaic artwork and home accessories she creates.  She’s open, personable and very real.

I had a pleasant conversation with Janice at the High Point Furniture Market this spring where I found myself captivated by her work, including our American Made Pick-of-the-Week, “Lizards in the Sun”.  Janice chatted enthusiastically with me about a great grout she had discovered called “Crystal Glass Grout” that takes on the color of whatever shade of glass an artist uses.  I like it when artists invite me into the “technical” side of their craft.

Aside from being a wonderful artist, Janice, it turns out, is a great communicator, something that I noted when we interviewed her for this feature.  In fact, I found her responses so eloquent and interesting I’m breaking from my typical “Pick-of-the-Week” format so that I can share word-for-word her responses to our questions.

Here’s what Janice had to say about the art of mosaics…. Continue reading ›

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