14. What were your emotions as you made the mosaic?

No.	Artist	Country	Response
4, 30, 245, 246	Jan Abbotts	Aust	Sometimes sad that we would be making it for the reason that we were, other times utter joy when I looked at one of the birds or flowers and thought that we were lucky to live in such a great place with such beautiful native flora and fauna. I think that the joy overrode the sadness as at some time we will all be taking a jump off of this planet but hopefully anything we do now will keep the fauna and flora going.
12, 13	Janelle & Kirra Csurhes	Aust	I am very proud to be a part of this but also felt excitement and sorrow all rolled into one.
19, 101, 106, 123, 176, 180, 181	Donna Coogan & Family	USA	Donna (mosaic artist) - I was very excited to participate in this mosaic and to have my family participate with me. This was their first experience making a mosaic and it was fun having them involved in my “world” for a bit. The overall process was more drawn out than initially expected because the kids started in October and then everyone got sick for several weeks. Then the holidays began and so it became a bit stressful worrying if we’d finish them in time. We enjoyed looking at each other’s progress & giving each other feedback. The boys said it was fun but also very hard. My husband enjoyed it a lot. I was amazed by their individual insights and artistic expressions and feel I benefited as much from them as they did from me. I am so proud of each of them and think everyone did a fantastic job! The main motivating factor all along was knowing it was going to the Australia Zoo to honor Steve. It’s still hard to believe he is gone and it was a great feeling to be able to do something to show how much we appreciated him. John (husband) - Some confusion about how to do a mosaic at first. I was glad to be able to figure out how to put my heart into it though. I felt honored to have the opportunity to be involved. Seth (19yo) - Sometimes it was frustrating and other times it was rewarding and I was always glad to be doing it for Steve Irwin. Laryssa (17yo) - Impatient. Because I wanted to see what it looked like. Cory – (12yo) - Frustration. Cuz pieces would get bumped or moved. Shane – (9yo) - Hard question to answer. Well, I guess I felt it would be cool once it was done. Sometimes frustrated. Sometimes happy and waiting to see what it would be like when it was done. It took a very very very long time to finish it.
24, 175, 207	Liz, Matt & Alannah Greenham	Aust	Glad to be a small part of a big picture.
25, 26	Carolyn Crawford	USA	I’m a water sign – everything – all new emotions.
29	Valerie Fuqua	USA	I was thrilled to be a part of this wonderful project and nervous that I was working on mesh for the first time.
34	Nancy Neubauer	USA	Sadness at the loss of someone very important to me, determination to do the very best job that I could, calmness that being able to zone out while creating brings to me.
78	Hilde Hader	Canada	Mixed, sad and happy. Sad because Steve is no longer, glad because of the legacy he left behind.
150	Peggy L. Brown	USA	This is another fine mesh you got me into Carolyn.
167	Jan Stiffler	USA	Respectful and thankful.
179	Christine Brallier	USA	Joy and fun!
183, 184	Linda L Phillabaum	USA	Excitement, happy, a little frustration, as I’m just learning….but… I am already so addicted to this art.
193, 209	Dianne Schnarr	New Zealand	I have to admit to some frustration. I haven’t been mosiacing for a number of months and it took me a while to get back into the swing of things. I have a new “studio” as well and it took me a bit of time to feel comfortable. In Australia I used to work in a tin shed and when some Perth summer days reached 40 degrees it was hotter in the shed than outside. Here in Kaitangata I’m having to get use to the cooler weather. I also thought quite often of Steve Irwin’s family and hope they are coming to terms with their loss and continue on with his work.
199	Christine McKenzie	New Zealand	Excitement at being a small part of a larger project, wonder when looking at other designs in the SI folder on MAG site, thrilled when the cheetah was finished that one can start something from scratch and end with art.
202	Carolyn and Anna Talarr	USA	Carolyn - I found myself tearing up a lot, which is not me, usually. I can't personally imagine being the caretaker of a cougar, first off, so I was imagining how Terri and Malina must have been together, and what it must have felt like when Terri learned that Malina couldn't come over, and then what it must have felt like when she learned of Malina's ultimate fate :( And hoping that maybe a sympathetic portrait of a cougar could also do a small bit toward de-mythologizing the cougar and helping people understand that they're not malevolent, just doing what they do naturally and they're a crucial part of our ecosystem. And hoping that it brings Terri a bit of peace and comfort and closure. Anna - I was SO excited!
210, 211	Caroline Kovacs	Aust	I have been very happy making my crocodile mosaic. I have had a few nights sleep interrupt by the excitement of the whole thought process.
212, 215	June Johnstone	Aust	My emotions were of deep admiration for a man that has left such a legacy behind not just to the people of Australia but to the world.
213	Sandy Ozols	Aust	Happy & totally lost in what I was doing.
233	Denny Nkemontoh	USA	I just felt happy.
235	Michelle Curow (aka Dotty Marzipan)	Canada	Anxiety! LOL. Anticipation. Dread. Why do I do this?? Oh yeah, I Love Glass. As I told an onlooker last night as I tacked the most dreaded feet which I saved for last – “no, it’s not tedious, it’s really a lot of fun. It’s like putting together a puzzle but you have to create your own puzzle pieces”.
236	Dotti Stone	USA	Just going Hmm/Hoe!! Come together!
239	Deborah Boyd	USA	I was just thinking about how one person can do so much good and touch so many lives in such a positive way.
240, 241, 242, 243, 244	Lynne Mosiman	USA	Emily and Naomi had fun making their mosaics. Emily was especially excited that she might have made the only fish for the entire mural. Irene was thrilled to discover how much she enjoyed mosaics and couldn’t wait to get started on her second piece. Lynne, after some months of angst, doubt and self-loathing (mixed with occasional bursts of pride), was very happy and pleased with the results of her seal. She is honored that she was able to make a piece of art to honor Steve Irwin and animals.
247, 248	Tracey Holland (mrsdutchy)	Aust	I felt excited that it was going to be part of the mural which will have contributions from all over the world – mosaicists unite in an ununited world! And I also felt sadness when I thought about Steve and what a sad day it was for every living thing when he passed away.
250	Wendy Clayton-Langley	USA	I hoped she would be happy in her new home with lots of new friends.
249, 251	Maria Kokkoris	Aust	I felt spiritually lifted.
	Berta Sergeant	USA	A bit of sadness for Steve Irwin’s family, who actually come from Oregon, just a few miles away from me… But I felt really excited to have my work in another country, together with the work of such great artists such as the Mosaic Addicts. Then I felt very proud!
	Carol Shelkin	USA	I had so many emotions. My feelings went full circle. I started out with a deep sensation of sorrow and grief as I prepared the project. I was sad. When I explained to the children what we were going to do, I felt a bit of joy, hope and anticipation for what we were about to embark on. I felt grateful to be part of this tribute, with us so far away in the USA. As the children were working, I watch their enthusiasm a sheer delight came over me as the children chatted about the “gift” and how much of a real lesson in giving this became, unbeknownst to me.

15. Did you donate any materials to others?

No.	Artist	Country	Response
4, 30, 245, 246	Jan Abbotts	Aust	No I didn’t donate to anyone else.
12, 13	Janelle & Kirra Csurhes	Aust	No.
19, 101, 106, 123, 176, 180, 181	Donna Coogan & Family	USA	Just shared my mosaic materials with my family so they could participate.
24, 175, 207	Liz, Matt & Alannah Greenham	Aust	No.
25, 26	Carolyn Crawford	USA	No.
29	Valerie Fuqua	USA	No.
34	Nancy Neubauer	USA	I haven’t yet.
78	Hilde Hader	Canada	No.
87, 88	Karen & Laura Apolloni	USA	No.
150	Peggy L. Brown	USA	No.
167	Jan Stiffler	USA	No.
179	Christine Brallier	USA	No.
183, 184	Linda L Phillabaum	USA	I would…didn’t know I could.
193, 209	Dianne Schnarr	New Zealand	No I’m afraid not. However I would like to thank you Sandy and David for sending me the mesh to do my pieces on.
199	Christine McKenzie	New Zealand	No.
202	Carolyn and Anna Talarr	USA	Carolyn - Anna used some of the materials I'd purchased for her own piece—does that count? :) Unfortunately, I didn't receive any donated materials—I came late to the project and didn't know that some generous sellers were donating for it. Anna - No, I did not.
206	Liz Brazelton	USA	Yes, I donated all of the material for the tiger.
212, 215	June Johnstone	Aust	No, I’m a little far way to donate materials etc.
213	Sandy Ozols	Aust	No, nobody asked for any.
233	Denny Nkemontoh	USA	No, but if I could’ve convinced someone to also make one, I would’ve.
235	Michelle Curow (aka Dotty Marzipan)	Canada	Nope.
240, 241, 242, 243, 244	Lynne Mosiman	USA	I provided the materials for our group of four.
247, 248	Tracey Holland (mrsdutchy)	Aust	No sorry, I would’ve if I could.
250	Wendy Clayton-Langley	USA	No.
249, 251	Maria Kokkoris	Aust	Yes.
	Berta Sergeant	USA	No, but I would if someone needed anything.
	Carol Shelkin	USA	No.