Branching Out Beyond the Paint

	A 90 foot-long mosaic tile and painted mural "Branching Out Beyond the Paint," will be dedicated on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11:30 am at the White Oak Community Recreation Center in Montgomery County, MD. The mural and mosaic tile medallions were created by Arts on the Block's Summer 2011 teen apprentices and led by artist Adjoa Burrowes.

Mural Beginnings

Today we started laying out the 12 - 5' parts of section A of the 90' mural. Apprentices finish coloring the mockup on the grid and choosing the placement of the 18 circular medallion pieces.

Mo Murals

Teen apprentices from the Pour Your Arts Out (PYAO) workshop in Montgomery County visit Adjoa Burrowes painted mural at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. Adjoa holds open a page from the picture book "Destiny's Gift" which she illustrated. The book which celebrates books and the love of reading, served as inspiration for the mural.

Young Determined Designer and Artist

Our only high school freshman apprentice at Arts on the Block, Francisco shows off his entry for the Congressional Art Contest (pictured next to his Dad). His digital image was not only beautiful but demonstrated a keen appreciation for color, balance and design.

Stair Mosaic Completed

 

After months of hard work, the apprentices at Arts on the Block completed the stair mosaic for Quebec Terrace in Silver Spring. Hundreds of striking orange, red and yellow glass tiles were laid day with the help of community members. What a great collaborative project to be installed soon.

Designing the Donor Wall Mosaic

Lead designer Carlton Chambers looking over the donor wall mosaic commissioned by Montgomery County's Family Justice Center. The mosaic features a multitude of beautiful glass tiles, many meticulously cut into organic shapes.

Lets Get It Started

Apprentices begin constructing the floor mosaic using colored ceramic tiles.

Wall Animal Mosaics

Animal mosaics created by this seasons apprentices line the wall at Arts on the Blocks Annual Open House. Partnering with the Montgomery County Humane Society, the event featured studio tours, face painting, caricature sketches, button making and an opportunity to collaborate on a wall mosaic for the Humane Society.