Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics (Hardcover)

Julee Latimer

ISBN 10: 076435244X / ISBN 13: 9780764352447

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2017

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Hardcover. ***AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR*** With easy-to-follow guidance and more than 175 photos, this book helps mosaic artists meet the challenge of creating 3-D substrates. It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density and strength to applying tesserae to coils, twists, and spheres. Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures, from the starting moments of inspiration to their completion. She demonstrates the techniques on a variety of interior and exterior works, both freestanding and wall mounted. From an undulating wall sculpture's base of chicken wire, plaster bandages, and thinset, to a large outdoor armchair sculpture's base of foam, fibreglass mesh, and concrete, this guide will help to demystify 3-D structures for aspiring sculptors and mosaic artists. A gallery section of sculptures to enjoy and study offers additional inspiration to mosaic makers and enthusiasts alike. AUTHOR: Julee Latimer is an internationally recognised artist with a full-time studio in Melbourne, Australia. For the past ten years, her practice has revolved exclusively around sculpture for mosaic art. 178 colour images Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures from beginning to completion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076435244X
• ISBN 13: 9780764352447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

With easy-to-follow guidance and more than 175 photos, this book helps mosaic artists meet the challenge of creating3-D substrates. It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density and strength to applying tesserae to coils, twists, and spheres. Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures, from thestarting moments of inspiration to their completion. She demonstrates the techniques on a variety of interior and exterior works, both freestanding and wall mounted. From an undulating wall sculpture's base of chicken wire, plaster bandages, and thinset, to a large outdoor armchair sculpture's base of foam, fiberglass mesh, and concrete, this guide will help to demystify 3-D structures for aspiring sculptors and mosaic artists. A gallery section ofsculptures to enjoy and study offers additional inspiration to mosaic makers and enthusiasts alike.

About the Author

Julee Latimer is an internationally recognized artist with a full-time studio in Melbourne, Australia. For the past ten years, her practice has revolved exclusively around sculpture for mosaic art. www.juleelatimer.com