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Last year I was fortunate to participate in a week long workshop with amazing mosaic artist John Sollinger. It was a wonderful and truly inspiring experience. I decided to challenge myself and try to create a mosaic from a photo I took based on the observation skills and techniques I learned in the workshop. It certainly was challenging but I'm very pleased with the result. KHS.

Here’s my finished piece from John Solinger workshop a couple of months ago. I took it to another level with about 4 layers of glass for the tree. Gives it a very rugged look in 3D. Cheers and thank you John Solinger for the initial technique. A wonderful & inspiring workshop! 😃👍 — with John Sollinger. RW

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... My states of soul, day after day, during the internship: 1st day: surprise and amazed. How? How? We put everything down without sticking and where we want? Day 2: focused, ultra focused! We don't sneeze, we monitor any unwanted movement, let's not forget that nothing is glued! Day 3: even more focused, worried. Now that I'm coming to the end, no way it's going to move and tomorrow when we're going to flip him if everything falls, John will leave with a vocabulary in French enough...Day 4: anxious (but not long), too happy! The ½ laps executed successfully, amazing result! HE

Made in my studio by ubra talented Kim A

I’m not sure if I feel more fortunate for having learned a new mosaic skill, and having a beautiful new piece to hang on my wall…or for getting to s[end four days with the kind and ever so gifted John Sollinger. My heart is full right now (and my mind is full…thinking of adding a few bits here and there when I get home). KA

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John D. Sollinger, Ph.D.Mosaic Artist | Educator | Biologist | Ashland, Oregon, USAProfessional SummaryAward-winning mosaic artist and former biology professor known for integrating scientific precision withartistic expression. Internationally recognized for innovative techniques, especially the "fluid double reverse"method. Proven record of success in exhibitions, residencies, workshops, and publications. Skilledcommunicator and juror with a passion for education and cross-disciplinary creativity.EducationPh.D., Genetics - Oregon State University, 1995B.S., Forestry - Michigan Technological University, 1977Postdoctoral Fellowships - Carleton College, MN (1993-1999)Selected Honors & Awards- Best in Show, Mosaic Art International - RADIANCE- Grand Prize, Uroboros "Great American Landscapes" - SNOWFELL- Best of Show, Water, Colors of Humanity - SNOWFELL- Cover Feature, Mosaic Art Today - RADIANCE- Honorable Mention, The Artist's Magazine - OLD GROWTH- Special Recognition, Light Space & Time - TWO TUFTS OF PHOENIX DOWNExhibitions (Selected)International:- Ravenna-Mosaico, Italy - BROOKSIDE, OF EDEN, SNOWFELL- CMA2, USA - WILDFIRE (2024)- Gaziantep Museum, Turkey - FORESHADOW, FIREFIGHTNational & Regional:- Mosaic Art International (multiple years)- Delphi Glass Festival - FORGET-ME-NOT FOR LOVE ALONE- Artprize - SNOWFELL, DAPPLED RADIANCE- Royal Nebeker Gallery, OR - TWO TUFTS OF PHOENIX DOWN- Liberty Arts, CA - OLD GROWTH, ASTIR- Ciel Gallery, NC - OF EDEN, RADIANCEJohn D. Sollinger, Ph.D.Mosaic Artist | Educator | Biologist | Ashland, Oregon, USATeaching & WorkshopsInternational: UK (BAMM), Ireland, France, Israel, Germany, NetherlandsNational: Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Tennessee, TexasResidencies: Olive Stack Gallery, Ireland (4x: 2017-2025), Uroboros Glass, OR (2016), Crater Lake NationalPark, OR (2013)Speaking Engagements- Keynote, British Association of Modern Mosaicists (2018)- MAANZ (Australia), AIMC (Italy), Gaziantep (Turkey)- Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA), USA- Contemporary Mosaic Art Summit, OregonJuror Experience- CMA2 Exhibition, Eugene, OR (2024)- BAMM, UK (2018)- Olive Stack Gallery, Ireland (2018)- CMA Summit, USA (2014-2017)Publications & FeaturesMosaic Art Today, The Artist's Magazine, Grout, Mosaique, Addicted to Glass. Featured artist in French,Russian, British, and American publications. Interviewed on Jefferson Public Radio, featured in Mail Tribune.Professional AffiliationsBAMM, MAANZ, AIMC (Board of Auditors), SAMA, CMA, CMA2Previous Academic PositionBiology Faculty, Southern Oregon University (2000-2012)Courses taught: Developmental Biology, General Biology, First Year ExperienceArtistic TechniquesSpecialization in fluid double reverse and wet/dry direct mosaic methods. Works primarily in ungroutedglass-on-glass mosaic for indoor display. Known for fine gradation, botanical realism, and illusion of depth.

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