Losing Heart
“Losing Heart” was a how I felt last summer when I was depressed about the way things were going. Mid-life and all can lead to feeling like truth, control, belief, desire and hope are illusions.
The beauty of the colors in this piece and their careful arrangement are an expression of the spirit that keeps me going through trying times.
The original artwork is an 11” x 11”, mixed media mosaic.
I created this beaded shrine to the swiftness of time with bugle beads, seed beads, rhinestones, Swarovsky crystals, metallic, silver, & brass embellishments. Flowers and feathers accent a velvety-rich pink and gold dichroic glass heart.
Losing Heart belongs to the following groups:
Heart Art, In the Pink and Mixed MediaAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

blamo, 8 months ago
the inlay comes out brilliant in this great great colouring
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
Thank you! It’s very difficult to photograph. I wish I could afford a pro to do it for me. I’m glad you at least get the idea with my shots.
DefyingGravity, 8 months ago
Amazing as always Diana! ;D
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
Thank you!
missmilly, 8 months ago
So Gorgeous!
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
you’re kind, thanks!
RLHall, 8 months ago
very nice work
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
Thanks Rhonda!
lily pang, 8 months ago
your work is so beautiful, every piece!
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
thank you lily, you are “the gentlest painter of women.”
Antanas, 8 months ago
beautiful view
Diana Maus, 8 months ago
Thank you Antanas. I like your writing. Thanks for sending me there. (esp. “Again”)
LindaR, 7 months ago
this is so very beautiful ~ and your message is not lost to me, as I can relate very well…thanks for sharing your heartfull work here xx
Diana Maus in reply to LindaR’s comment, 7 months ago
I’m sorry you can relate but it’s nice to have some company. Thanks…
Aloramyst, 7 months ago
Beautiful work Diana, great to see you here at RB!
Diana Maus in reply to Aloramyst’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks, nice to see you too.
georgieb, 6 months ago
beautiful design and colours
Diana Maus in reply to georgieb’s comment, 6 months ago
Thank you very much!
wanda lechene, 6 months ago
amazingly beautiful.
Diana Maus in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, 6 months ago
thank you Wanda
Tahnja, 6 months ago
wow, you are fantastic!!!!!!
Diana Maus in reply to Tahnja’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Tahnja!
W. J. St. Chri..., 6 months ago
What wonderful hearts
-lovely!Kara Rasmanis, 6 months ago
AWESOME and beautiful…. im sure the actual piece is stunning to see in all its glory….
Diana Maus in reply to Kara Rasmanis’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks, the feathers are especially nice in person. Photographibg these has been a real challenge. Do I show them ablaze with light or use a shaded area to highlight the compstion and screen out any unwanted glints of light that obscure the detail? hmmm.
Diana Maus, 6 months ago
well I can’t type at all today LOL. typos…..
Diana Maus in reply to W. J. St. Christopher’s comment, 6 months ago
Thank you W.J.!
Kathie Nichols, 5 months ago
Truly stunning artwork Diana, you are a very talented lady!!!
Diana Maus in reply to Kathie Nichols’s comment, 5 months ago
(blush)
Angela van Bo..., 3 months ago
Beautiful! Would be great to submit for Mum = Mum 2 Art competition at www.creativemums.com.au
for the Manly Arts Festival 2008 – If you are in Australia!
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago
LOL I’m not in Oz but my youngest daughter is! I’m not familiar with that competition but will take a look… Thanks
and thanks for writing!
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago
well, the competition is over for this year and the winner won $30,000! Wow is all I can say. I need to find some competitions!
Angela van Bo..., 3 months ago
Your daugther can still submit if she likes – the competition is open till the 15th July
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago
Ok Thanks! I’ll tell her…
Helene Kippert, about 1 month ago
Wonderful diana!
Diana Maus in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks again Helene!