This Week in the Workshop | Merrin’s Art - Australia
Step inside my studio and see what’s happening behind the scenes. Each mosaic I create is handcrafted from start to finish—cut tile by cut tile, laid with care. This page updates weekly with progress shots, current projects, and pieces taking shape right now.
Whether you’re following a commissioned piece, eyeing something special, or just love the process—you’re welcome here.
Wedge-tailed Eagle Installation-Ready
Our Wedge-tailed Eagle mosaic has now been installed in its final position and is waiting for the last stage of the process: grouting.This is the moment where all those individually cut and carefully placed shards come together as one complete piece. Once grouted, the colours will deepen, the detail will sharpen, and the design will gain the strength to last a lifetime.It’s been incredible to watch this eagle take shape — from hand-painted concept, to thousands of tiny tiles, to finally seeing it anchored in place. The grouting stage is where the artwork truly comes alive, and we can’t wait to reveal the finished piece soon.
🎨 Exhibition Piece — In Progress
This year, I’m creating something truly special — my first exhibition piece.
The design began as a hand-painted concept, and is now slowly coming to life shard by shard on the workbench. Each fragment is placed with intention, part of a larger story that will only be revealed once complete.
For now, the details stay hidden — but every cut, every colour, and every choice is building toward a piece designed to connect, endure, and speak without words.
Stay tuned — the reveal will be worth the wait.
Making the 12-Month Mosaic Masterpiece Subscription Design for January Cohort
This for a 12-Month subscription. Designed to make a modular piece each month. With weekly video group check ins for support. The idea is you get to create one of my designs while be taught how to in my signature Merrin’s Shard Painting Technique. Then in the last mouth we colour grout and grout all pieces at once at the end. It will be a fantastic learning experience, with long term friendships being formed.