Session three had finally arrived for me. After a busy start to my week, during which we held the first Talent Art Forum for the Talent Public Arts Committee, I arrived in Hillsboro two weekends ago at 10 pm to find an almost completed mosaic.

These were the last 3 sections that remained to be done.

The first morning I was there, Sandy and I quickly knocked out the first section, with Lynn’s  help.

Lynn is here, with the first section, and the second, prior to fitting into the mosaic.

With only one more section to go we are feeling pretty good, as we still have 2 days of my visit left.

The mosaic after sections one and two are added. The excitement is building for the final bit.

The final section well on it’s way while Lynn and Bob celebrate their anniversary out on the town in Portland.

And finally the last piece goes in.

Next morning, we fitted the final piece, and here is the mosaic with all the main work done!

Lynn does some finessing in joint spaces to make sure everything looks good and fits well.

Me adding the last of the outside edge to the medallion.

Here’s a closeup of one of the sturgeon’s whiskers.

Lynn with the completed mosaic, ready for installation after her return from Italy.

The whole team who helped create this masterpiece.

Celebrating completion with a bottle of wine on one of the prettiest days of the weekend-a last hurrah before fall sets in.

The mosaic is scheduled to be installed in late October. Can’t wait to see the park completed! If you visit Astoria don’t miss it, the Garden of Surging Waves, and be sure to let us know what you think.