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Watch a video of the sparkling, Interactive “Celestial Realities” Boulder at Dan’s Chrynko’s hidden studio, nestled next Santa Barbara’s Mission Creek, a few steps from Santa Barbara’s Historical Old Mission. This is an “Interactive Boulder,” where the artist wants to have some kind of interplay with the artwork and the people who are viewing the artwork.
Take a 2 minute video tour through “The Mosaics of Phoenix House,” narrated by the artist, Dan Chrynko. Dan will tell you all about the famous “Phoenix Totem Pole,” as well as show you the spectacular mosaic animal pieces of his on public display, and for sale, on the front lawn of Phoenix House. Phoenix House, on Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara, is a non profit organization helping mentally challenged adults.
If ever you’re in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, come see the Hillcrest Lizard at 1717 Hillcrest, just off of Mountain Drive, not from Santa Barbara’s historical Old Mission.
This beautiful mosaic sign entrancing the very new, SCOTCH BONNET restaurant and bar, 428 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, is one of the latest mosaic art commissions by artist Dan Chrynko. SCOTCH BONNET serves Spanish style cuisine with a Cuban flair. The 3rd photo down shows Dan with his interior mosaic bar creation titled, ”Who’s That Lady?” Video coming soon, will show interior and exterior.
This video, taken at Anacapa School in Santa Barbara, California, shows the mosaic boulder the students designed and helped build a few years ago with the help of artist Dan Chrynko. The students entered their mosaic boulder at the Santa Barbara Fair and Exo, winning, ”the best art entry by a school from all the Santa Barbara schools.”
Dan Chrynko’s Italian style mosaic greets the many customers of Plazzio Restaurant, downtown, Santa Barbara, California. Take a short video tour to see how well Dan’s mosaic fits into the beautiful décor of one of Santa Barbara’s most popular restaurants.
Take a short video walk around some of the mosaic boulders created by artist Dan Chrynko. This group of mosaics is located in a natural setting in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, California.
Artist and daughter, Julia Crynko, displaying new mosaic bench. Bench was commissioned by family in Montecitio, California. Located down the street from Oprah Windfry’s house. Artist built eveything you see, including daughter. 
Dan has really outdone himself this time.
Here are two examples of handmade discs by master tile maker, Dan Chrynko. Top disc has a sandstone body with a mishima white porcelain slip for an etched inlay design look. Second Disc, is an example of same mishima technique, used as above, but this disc is white porcelain body with a dark colored slip used for inlay design. All of this is covered with watercolor design of high-fired colored glaze for background coloring. These discs may also be inserted into mosaic background.
This solar system mosaic boulder was especially commision for a residential garden in Carpinteria, California. Remember, Don’t miss our free upcoming mosaic instructional series, “Refurbishing an old fountain into a mosaic masterpiece.” this summer, Mosaic artist Dan Chrynko will show you how to breathe new life into an old outdated garden fountain AS IN THE PHOTO BELOW THIS POST. In this all new podcast series, Dan will explain from beginning to end all that you need to know to transform any old fountain into a work of art. Dan once again provides free tips and expertise as in previous podcasts. To listen to previous podcast series or episodes, just scroll down the page and click on any of the “listen now” radio buttons. Enjoy!
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