Barbara Dybala ~ celebrating life, nature and creativity

Register Now for Free Large Scale Mosaic Workshop

chris — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:01:21 +0000

Barbara Dybala has announced she will conduct a FREE Large Scale Mosaic Workshop at her studio from November 4 to November 19, 2011. REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot! You can sign up for the first week or second week … Continue reading →

“Sleeping Tree Frog” to debut at 2011 State Fair of Texas

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:59:44 +0000

Make sure to see Barbara’s latest work “Sleeping Tree Frog” along with other whimsical creations featured at the State Fair of Texas in the Friends of Lottie Minick Sculpture Garden. You’ll find it on Sculptors’ Way between the fountain in front of the Old Mill restaurant and the band shell. More than two dozen works of art will be on exhibit.

See this wonderful feature by Clarice Tinsley on FOX 4 News:

Hometown Hero: Lottie Minick: MyFoxDFW.com

in progress

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:43:55 +0000

Here are some of the current projects on the work tables in Rockwall, Texas. There is always something interesting and inventive in the works, using a variety of media and materials — and a lot of imagination.

group projects

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:42:33 +0000

Mosaic projects are great community-building activities, excellent for churches, schools, clubs, and cities. Barbara can design a custom activity to meet your request for interior or exterior walls, windows, or other large surfaces. Each project has a different approach to meet the group’s needs. Here are samples of a few group projects.

texas native fairy tree project

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:39:29 +0000

Living in a small rural town surrounded by big cities, I have become very aware of the dwindling population of native trees in residential and commercial landscaping. The goal of the Texas Native Fairy Tree Project was to introduce native trees to children and parents in our Town of Sunnyvale, Texas. The tree base is an eight foot cedar tree stump estimated to have been 100 years old. Six native trees took on fairy qualities via mosaics to live in the old cedar: Bois d’ Arc, Texas Flowering Willow, Sweet Gum, Big Tooth Maple, Texas Willow and Lacy Oak. Funded by the Sunnyvale Garden Club and gifted to the Town of Sunnyvale.

architectural installations

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:30:17 +0000

Each mosaic begins with your idea, which Barbara transforms into a preliminary sketch. A wide variety of materials are possible, depending on your budget and location requirements. Barbara will show tile or glass samples, propose options to guide your selection, and establish a timetable.

concrete mosaic orbs

chris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:18:02 +0000

A mosaic masterpiece in the round. Barbara has refined the use of cement and reinforced webbing to create a hollow, lightweight shape that is easily transportable, so the orbs can be moved around to new locations for enjoyment and inspiration. The covering of high-fired tile enables the art to withstand the elements of weather and time.