Mosaics - About the Artist

Daniel Rust is a British mosaicist who draws inspiration and creativity for his mosaics from living in Spain. Daniel works in the medium of hand cut glass and tessarae mosaic tiles; his aim is to produce mosaic commissions that are beautiful, unique and fulfil the need for functional, permanent works of art.

Spain has given Daniel the opportunity to explore colour and shape and "satisfy the passion" to integrate unrelated small pieces of tile into a single work of mosaic art. Spain continues to inspire creativity and style in this highly detailed profession.

"I'm still amazed at the variety of work clients ask me to produce. This has ranged from sign-writing for Apartment blocks to portraits of grandchildren for retired expatriates. I have also been asked to produce murals and paintings for interiors and exteriors. The range of work has also challenged me to work in different mediums such as Italian tessarae tiles, hand cut sheets of glass and wall and floor tiles from the local region.

I am also pleased about the mosaic courses for groups which give people the chance to try mosaics as a new and worthwhile past time. The afternoon sessions have been great fun and people have been surprised on the quality of work they produce on their first attempt. Even from the first couple of sessions I am pleased to say there have been many people taking up mosaics as a new hobby.

Mosaicing in Spain has been really exciting and I look forward to new challenges in the years to come.

Daniel."