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Synopsis
The ancient though highly accessible art of mosaic is currently undergoing a revival, both as a versatile craft and as a decorative feature in contemporary design. Appealing to beginners and experienced mosaic artists alike, the Weekend Series: Mosaics features indoor and outdoor projects using a wide range of styles, materials and techniques that can be completed over a weekend. Written with infectious enthusiasm by a leading authority on the subject, this exciting book offers clear instruction and step-by-step photographs and drawings, along with templates for many of the designs. The 'Getting Started' chapter provides a detailed introduction to the equipment required, the materials available, cutting and mosaic techniques, and a useful glossary of terms. This allows the beginner - and those with more experience - to get to grips with the techniques and materials and to complete one of the many beautiful mosaics featured in the 'Projects' section in just a few days.
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The first ever directory of contemporary mosaic artists
The appeal of mosaic has rocketed in recent years. Mosaic is now enjoying a renaissance and mosaic artists are finding themselves once more working in close conjunction with architects and designers. Thanks to the many home style publications and popular TV programmes, the public too now realise that it is possible to commission wonderful mosaics for their own home. But where do you start? Who do you chose and how do get hold of the artist in question? Design Source Book: Mosaics has the answer to these questions. Just as one would not commission a portrait by looking up ‘portrait painter’ in the telephone directory and reaching for the phone, neither should one commission a mosaic without first looking at the artist’s portfolio. With its’ attractive design and wonderful full colour images throughout, Design Source Book: Mosaics makes a fantastic reference and source book for all lovers of the ancient art of mosaic. What is different about Design Source Book: Mosaics however, is that the work shown is not ancient but shows the very best of modern mosaic. With over 30 artists’ work included in its pages, ‘MSB Mosaics’ serves to give a comprehensive directory of contemporary mosaic artists. The book is arranged into subjects for ease of reference. Starting with the natural world, through abstract design and finishing with mosaic sculpture in the environment. There is also a special section on pebble mosaic featuring the stunning work of Maggy Howarth. Design Source Book: Mosaics gives inspirational ‘signposts’ from the professionals. Whilst essentially every artist learns from his or her own mistakes, it is also possible to learn by studying ones contemporaries. What makes this piece work? How did he get away with that! It is not only beginners that can sometimes get the artist’s equivalent of ‘writer’s block’, even the most experienced artist will often feel stuck in a rut or simply be stuck for a new idea. With its diverse subject matter and styles, Design Source Book: Mosaics cannot fail to rekindle flagging imagination. By showing the same subject tackled in different ways, Design Source Book: Mosaics offers great stimulus for anyone trying to source their next mosaic. So a section such as ‘Birds’ contains highly realistically executed birds (e.g: Marjorie Knowles), naively executed birds (e.g: Nicola Haselhurst), allegorical birds (e.g: Elaine Goodwin), and humorous birds (e.g: Jeni Stewart-Smith.). An individual artist’s ‘Style’ is something that develops naturally over the years. As a portfolio of work is built up, certain individual traits begin to emerge. Eventually the keen eye will be able to spot a ‘typical Cleo Mussi’ for example. By showing a body of work by established artists such as Emma Biggs, Elaine Goodwin, Tessa Hunkin, Jane Muir, and Rosalind Wates, to name but a few, recognisable ‘personal styles’ soon become apparent. This is of great interest and benefit to the non professional, struggling to make his or her voice heard above the throng of the mediocre.
About the Author
Martin Cheek has a background in graphic design and animations and is particularly interested in the decorative arts, especially mosaics. An acclaimed professional mosaic artist he is regularly commissioned by both private and corporate clients and has had many one-man exhibitions. He runs regular weekend courses in mosaic.
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