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Behind the Scenes - Endless Abstract, Pt 2

9/7/2020

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My meditative mosaic continues to grow.
Here is where I last left off... (see previous post)
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A few details thru the magnifying glass!
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As I run out of material, which is quickly happening with most of the materials I started with, the search for additional materials intensifies!  With each new material I try to find a way to create smooth transitions.  All the while, working intuitively on one area at a time. 
In this section I introduce polished hematite stones.

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"Hematite grounds and protects us.  It strengthens our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure.  It endows us with courage, strength, endurance and vitality.  A "stone for the mind", Hematite stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought."
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Finally, I stopped by our local Earth Products business, fortunately its just down the road from me, for more slate.  I collected several types, each with its own properties and learning curve when it came to chopping it up.  The lighter color is the most flakey, and the darker, much harder.
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I started with an outward burst using the soft, sandy colored slate, interspersed with colorful smalti (glass). 
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Most recently I've begun introducing some larger chunks of slate, layed flat, and at last, pottery shards are thrown into the mix.  I still don't know where this is headed, & I'm fine with that. I'm enjoying the process and being in the moment as I select & set each piece.
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