I'm listening to a Spring rainstorm that's greening up the hills to emerald perfection. These rainy (or snowy) days are perfect times to sit down to draw or nip some bits. Everything stills and there's nowhere else to go, nothing else to do. In this way, art-making fulfills the need for simply enjoying the present moment.

Celebrate the emergence of spring and come join me for a workshop! If you can't make it to a class, do write and let me know: what simple moments keep you centered and feeling creative?

Hope to hear from you,



Lillian Sizemore
www.sfmosaic.com

DATELINE OAKLAND - Henry was one of the lucky ones. He had never taken a mosaic class before, but this engineer-by-trade, had traveled enough that he fell victim to the global pandemic: Mosaic Muse Virus. There is no vaccine available, but reports conclude that playing with little cubes of stone can quell the discomfort. Symptoms include: feverish enthusiasm, sudden fits of imagination, bouts of self-confidence coupled with extended smiling. If you, or someone you love, needs treatment, click here > your prognosis is promising > Learn more

LOS ANGELES - Last summer Dawn Mendelson, Luz Mack-Durini and I designed and facilitated a community mosaic mural made by over 50 neighbors for 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach. Here's the final piece ready for grouting! The mixed-media mural is destined for the gallery garden. I am always honored to work with these extraordinary women, so last month I returned for my Dawn n' Luz infusion at Piece by Piece non-profit... Learn more

MILL VALLEY - Book Now to Awaken the Mind's Eye among the beautiful, peaceful redwoods. On March 13th and 20th join me for an Introduction to Mandala Drawing. I will offer these workshops at O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, whose programming has supported the exploration between spirituality and the arts for some 40 years... Learn more

EDUTAINMENT - Maybe you recognize this work by Niki de Saint Phalle? This image is from my collection "SoCal Fantasy Worlds: Towers, Totems, and Tiled Houses". If you are looking for a unique way to engage your class, conference, or group I offer digital shows from my extensive library of mosaic travel. These lectures are a lot of fun! Here's a short-list from a wide variety of topics.

• Barcelona: Gaudí Inspired by Nature
• SoCal Fantasy Worlds: Towers, Totems and Tiled Houses
• Mind Blowing Morocco - Exotic Tile Traditions

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This Spring's travel destination: ISTANBUL. I've wanted to see the Hagia Sophia since I was 17 years old! So with a nudge from my international wagon train pal, Anna, (here we are in Morocco) we'll hit the Silk Road in search of mysterious mosaics, whirling dervishes, and the collision of East meets West. Do you have any tips for must-see sights, foodie finds? I'm listening...

Gathering around the circle to summon the creative muse is always a rich experience. Read John Cotugno's poem 'Soul Sailing' which was a special introduction to my class 'Mandala: the Yoga of Creativity' held at Sacred Energy Arts Studio in Santa Monica. See more great photos and Read poem

Try to catch this extraordinary collection of hand illustrated manuscripts at the Getty Research Institute. This exhibition includes crazy esoterica such as medieval code books for keeping secrets secret, cosmic diagrams, and human vein maps; ancient narratives that trace the human urge for knowledge. Way cool!
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Planning a trip to San Francisco? My self-guided walking map will give you a reason to hit the streets and seek out the best mosaics in the city. Think Zagat's for public mosaics.
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Sun Worshiper.
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