In this captivating episode, we interview the extraordinary mosaic artist, Sarah Fishbein. Join us as we delve into her awe-inspiring journey into this intricate art form, exploring the challenges she faced and the triumphs she achieved along the way.  Overall, Sarah's passion for mosaics and her desire to create meaningful and thought-provoking artwork shines through in this conversation. In this conversation, Sarah Fishbein discusses the power of art to evoke emotion and the possibility of love. She shares her process of pushing the boundaries of mosaic art and talks about her new, complex piece. Sarah explains the intensive process of creating mosaics. She challenges the perception of mosaics as craft and highlights the interactive nature of glass mosaics. Sarah reflects on the impact of her artwork and offers words of inspiration for aspiring artists.    But this episode is not just about art; it's about empowerment. Sarah shares her personal experiences and how mosaic art has become a powerful tool for self-expression and empowerment in her life. Discover how she harnesses the transformative power of creativity to inspire others and create positive change.    Additionally, we explore the unexpected connection between mosaic art and the history of romance comics. Titling her style of art as “Pop Art Mosaics”, Sarah delves into the fascinating interplay between love, relationships, and the visual storytelling of romance comics, and how these themes have subtly influenced her own artistic style.  Prepare to be captivated not only by the art form itself but also by the artist behind it. Through our in-depth conversation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Sarah’s creative process, her inspirations, and the profound impact that love and empowerment have had on her art.    To learn more about this incredible artist and to view her stunning mosaic creations, visit https://sarahfishbeinmosaics.com/ and on Instagram @sarahfishbeinmosaics.  Tune into this enlightening conversation that promises to leave you inspired and eager to explore the world of mosaic art.   Note from Producer:  This episode was pre-recorded in November 2023 and aired in January 2024. Correction: In the episode, the host refers to one of Sarah's pieces as “Heroine” the correct title is “The Heiress”. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:47 Getting into Mosaics 02:23 Exploring Different Materials 03:16 Balancing Art and Business 04:43 Learning Mosaic Techniques 06:28 The History of Mosaics 07:29 Understanding Tessera 08:41 Creating Pop Art Mosaics 09:09 Exploring Girls' Comics 11:02 The Over-Exaggeration of Emotion 12:16 Popular Girl Comic Titles 14:17 Captions and Inspiration 17:32 Art as Social Commentary 20:14 The Process of Creating Mosaics 25:06 Finding Inspiration in Music 27:26 Receiving Compliments on Artwork 29:14 Favorite Pieces of Artwork 35:14 Celebrating Love in Art 37:03 The Power of Art to Evoke Emotion 38:19 The Possibility of Love 39:18 Pushing the Boundaries of Mosaic Art 40:12 The Complexity of Sarah's New Piece 41:10 The Intensive Process of Mosaic Art 42:06 The Importance of Black in Mosaic Art 43:12 The Evolution of Mosaic Techniques 44:49 Mosaics as Fine Art 45:08 The Resonance of Sarah's Work 46:03 Challenging Perceptions of Mosaics 47:32 The Interactive Nature of Glass Mosaics 48:11 Sarah's Impact as an Artist 49:13 The Doors Opened by Sarah's Artwork 51:26 Words of Inspiration for Aspiring Artists 52:06 Curiouser and Curiouser Game