by Gary Drostle | Dec 19, 2019 | A day in the life, About the studio, News & The Muse
Join us on Sunday 22nd December for the official opening of our new studio at the Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead,: 1 – 5pm Studio B – The Lakeside CentreBazalgette WayThamesmeadLondonSE2 9AN The Drostle Public Arts studio opening will coincide with the Winter Solstice...
by Gary Drostle | Apr 26, 2019 | A day in the life, About the studio, In the media, News & The Muse
Ian Laurie talked to Gary about his work, motivations and influences. Read this new interview on ‘The Face Behind The Mosaic – Conversations with mosaic artists’ website. Discover how Gary found mosaic art and which mosaic artists he admires. Click here to...
by Gary Drostle | Sep 8, 2017 | A day in the life, Mural painting, News & The Muse
A recent visit to the old Royal Naval College in Greenwich revealed an interesting story… The Painted Hall in Greenwich is the most spectacular Baroque mural in Britain. Located in the Old Royal Naval College it is a must see for any visitor to...
by Gary Drostle | Nov 26, 2016 | A day in the life, International, mosaic stories, Project stories
This blog follows on from Part 1 telling the story of how Gary Drostle undertook a major mosaic collaboration with Ink Crew in Bogota, Colombia. Las Manos de Todos – the hands of many The theme chosen for the mosaic was ‘Las Manos de Todos’, – ‘The Hands of...
by Gary Drostle | Oct 15, 2016 | A day in the life, International, mosaic stories, News & The Muse, Project stories
An irresistible invitation to Colombia When Ink Crew approached me to join their project, to guide them in their first mosaic, I eagerly agreed. Ink Crew are a graffiti and street mural team based in Bogota, Colombia whom I had seen in action at the Street Art...
by Gary Drostle | Nov 30, 2015 | A day in the life, Advice for Artists, News & The Muse, Teaching Work
Many mosaic enthusiasts ask about making starch glue for the Indirect method working on paper, here Gary shares his recipe… The indirect paper face method of making mosaics is very versatile and simple and is used for making mosaics large and small,...
