Large Stones: the art of mosaic made large
Artful stone work has many elements, and one of them is knowing how to use big stones. Working with large stones can be justified on aesthetics alone. They add drama. It is hard to take your eye off them until you start seeing the carefully selected stones around them.
But they also add structure and integrity to any project. Dry wall installations need a finely tuned mix of gravity and friction to hold themselves together. The added heft, when place properly, adds to their ability to fight against the harsh conditions that weather subjects them to.
Large stones in a mortared installation may seem like an indulgence. But the size at the bottom is not just an illusion of stability. But higher up, these stones are a magnet drawing the eye’s attention.
A great mix of large and small stones adds texture…and look at the various colors!
Large Stones
An ultimate solution to deal with an awkward landscaping location. Using both size and color, notice the strategically place stones that add to the normal texture of a stone wall
Cap Stones sized for the wall!
Large cap stones define this project. Something was needed like this to frame the already large stone in the wall. They also add weight to hold the wall together as the
A new beautiful foundation. The large stones, particularly at the corner, give the viewer a real sense of stability.
Everyone has different aesthetics. We love to work with stone in ways that are not linear.
A stone corner that is hard to ignore