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Old 07-13-2011, 09:30 AM
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The artist used tiny spools of thread to make this picture. Here is a link to his website and a better image.

http://www.knowltonmosaics.com/pages/Spools.htm

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Old 07-13-2011, 09:37 AM
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I just scrolled through almost all the mosaics. Really creative and talented!!!
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:54 AM
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Sure would take more patience than I have.
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:00 AM
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WOW!! Creative and clever too :D:D:D
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:03 AM
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Is that George Bush?
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Old 07-13-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I just scrolled through almost all the mosaics. Really creative and talented!!!
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Old 07-13-2011, 12:07 PM
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I thought it was Van Gogh.
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Old 07-13-2011, 12:08 PM
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That's awesome!
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Old 07-13-2011, 04:17 PM
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Looks like George Bush to me also,that's talent :thumbup:
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