tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249371262011-07-07T19:59:36.708-07:00Arbor Studios is a multi-faceted art studio featuring the original art work of Terri Bernhardt, who works in tile, glass, fabric, water and plants. Visit her website at www.ArborStudios.comTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894253671709483732noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24937126.post-83743745581089148812009-11-11T15:10:00.000-08:002009-11-11T16:06:57.595-08:00<div align="left"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SvtMzUK_OTI/AAAAAAAAEL0/Bxvgo4DkS68/s1600-h/IMG_0054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402996622432876850" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 341px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SvtMzUK_OTI/AAAAAAAAEL0/Bxvgo4DkS68/s320/IMG_0054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here is an example of one of the many interpretations of a backyard escape. One of my clients in San Diego wanted to have a yard that was reminiscent of Michigan, with a stream and oasis feeling yet fit into the California terrain too.<br /><br /><br />The second photo shows what the area looked like before the transformation.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SvtJgHPy5fI/AAAAAAAAELs/DW10TjiEiRo/s1600-h/IMG_0058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402992994010981874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SvtJgHPy5fI/AAAAAAAAELs/DW10TjiEiRo/s320/IMG_0058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />We created an oasis to celebrate nature. There are new residents there now....... lots of butterflies and bees jumping from each new plant!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SvtHnl7D91I/AAAAAAAAELk/4-NY-qQbEjU/s1600-h/IMG_0054.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="left">To see the work in progress, visit<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/terri.bernhardt/Smithhouse">http://picasaweb.google.com/terri.bernhardt/Smithhouse</a>#</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24937126-8374374558108914881?l=arborstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894253671709483732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24937126.post-19186655118674012932008-07-27T12:52:00.000-07:002008-08-05T19:07:36.172-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SJkHUhhZ7EI/AAAAAAAABEw/Ln14mGFyUq0/s1600-h/IMG_4368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231220491344800834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SJkHUhhZ7EI/AAAAAAAABEw/Ln14mGFyUq0/s320/IMG_4368.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SI4ARLFQkUI/AAAAAAAABDU/sBxzcFfScdg/s1600-h/IMG_4368.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><span style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SIzSRqMz57I/AAAAAAAABDI/SQOhz5rPXcI/s320/IMG_4369.JPG">Here is the finished mosaic. It is composed of glass tiles and mounted on an EPS backing and can be hung on the wall. The size is 36"x30"x4"</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24937126-1918665511867401293?l=arborstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894253671709483732noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24937126.post-2591591544653449702008-07-27T12:39:00.000-07:002008-08-05T19:10:23.278-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SJkH_ti8EeI/AAAAAAAABE4/_uQGrSsnkPo/s1600-h/IMG_4097.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231221233306833378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SJkH_ti8EeI/AAAAAAAABE4/_uQGrSsnkPo/s320/IMG_4097.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_af3ufffkm-c/SIzRd5i1yoI/AAAAAAAABDA/JVmWhXeOu88/s1600-h/IMG_4097.JPG"></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Adding mosaics to your garden or the entry way to your home or business is a wonderful way to add color, texture and interest to the area. They can be hung on an adjacent wall or added as a fountain or sculpture piece among the plants.</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This photo of calla lilies that I took earlier this year was the inspiration for a mosaic I recently completed. I have always been in love with these sensual flowers and leaves. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24937126-259159154465344970?l=arborstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894253671709483732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24937126.post-1143819001413505662006-03-31T07:26:00.000-08:002008-07-29T16:50:19.524-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5087/2595/1600/IMG_9773-1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5087/2595/320/IMG_9773-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Every day brings new insights and inspirations. Take a look when you have the time.<br /><br />You can drop by my website and see my work at <a href="http://www.arborstudios.com/">www.arborstudios.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24937126-114381900141350566?l=arborstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894253671709483732noreply@blogger.com0