Mosaic Techniques and Traditions: Projects and Designs from around the World By Sonia King
From the Publisher:
With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces. The history of the art, tools and materials, and techniques come first: bases, adhesives, and grout; shaping and placing tesserae; practical and artistic design considerations; and several methods of creating the actual mosaic. Put that information to use on an array of magnificent international projects, all beautifully illustrated and with the level of difficulty noted.
$34.95
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Mosaic Art and Style: Designs for Living
Environments (Hardcover) by JoAnn Locktov
Bay Area author and mosaic scholar, JoAnn Locotv has
put together an amazing book showcasing architectural
mosaics and decorative mosaic applications for living
and working environments. This is a wonderful gallery
book showcasing contemporary mosaic art. Several artists
are showcased and many more presented in the gallery
section of the book. A MUST have in any mosaic library.
Limitless inspiration! (IMA founder Laurel True's
work is featured on the cover!)
$29.95
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Making Concrete Garden Ornaments
by Sherri W. Hunter
Concrete Goddess Sherri Warner Hunter's first book
on using concrete to create three dimensional forms.
Very informative lessons, descriptions and projects
for anyone who is curious about concrete. Perfect
for mosaic artists wanting to add concrete sculpture
to their skill set!
$17.95
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Mexicasa: The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas
of Mexico (Paperback) by Gina Hyams,
Melba Levick (Photographer)
$24.95
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Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design
(Paperback) by Tony Cohan, Masako Takahashi,
Melba Levick
From Library Journal:
This well-illustrated, visually inspiring book depicts
color in Mexican vernacular design. The first half
shows how bright, vivid colors and natural colors
are juxtaposed in Mexico, e.g., a lush green coastal
landscape sets off a bright pink bougainvillea or
brown burros contrast with orange walls. The last
section shows how Mexican architects and designers
use these colors in exteriors and interiors and both
contemporary and traditional design. Highly recommended
for interior design collections. Copyright 1999 Reed
Business Information, Inc.
$24.95
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Artist's Color Manual The Complete Guide
to Working with Color By Simon Jennings
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Developed by the same team that created Artist's Manual
and Art Class, both top-selling art reference books,
Artist's Color Manual is the ultimate guide to color
for visual artists. Whether they work in oils, acrylics,
watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or inks, artists
of all stripes will find information and ideas flowing
from every profusely illustrated page. Renowned art
instructor Simon Jennings begins with a basic introduction
to color theory, the color wheel, and the art of mixing
pigments. The heart of the Artist's Color Manual is
a comprehensive guide to mixing and creating each
color of the spectrum, from primaries to tricky neutrals,
flesh tones, and metallics. Additional chapters focus
on techniques, such as mixing media, that create color
in both traditional and unexpected ways. Examples
of work by accomplished artists and interviews with
leading painters suggest creative ideas for color
use. With expert instruction, detailed information,
and inspiring visuals, Artist's Color Manual is especially
helpful for those who are learning to paint, yet speaks
with definitive authority to all artists looking to
perfect their craft. Simon Jennings is an accomplished
graphic artist, painter, and educator. Trained at
the Royal College of Art, London, he lives in the
UK.
$27.50
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The Mosaic Idea Book Rosalind
Wates
One of our most popular books at Mosaic Studio Supply!
The Mosaic Idea Book features dozens of colorful and
inspiring mosaic designs suitable for walls, floors,
tables, and more. From animals and flowers to classic
motifs and geometric patterns, these designs offer
something for mosaic artists of all levels. Great
design tips such as, scaling patterns, choosing colors,
and translating reference material into a beautiful
mosaic image. Lots of images to reproduce, showing
different ways to cut and lay tesserae for different
effects. Full of inspiring techniques and tricks!
Paperback. 128 pages. Full color illustrations. 8 1/2"
x 11" (22 cm _ 28 cm).
$24.99
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Mosaic Craft By Martin Cheek
From the back cover:
Sensational mosaic projects to bring life to your home. Brilliant photography and easy to follow instructions throughout. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels. Includes an inspirational gallery of the author's work.
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The Mosaic Artist's Bible: Over 300 Traditional
and Contemporary Designs (Spiral-bound)
by Teresa Mills
One of our top selling books, The Mosaic Artist's
Bible is an invaluable sourcebook for both beginning
and experienced mosaic artists. Featuring more than
200 traceable designs, this is a must have for anyone
exploring mosaic design and setting. Spiral-bound
to lie flat for easy reference, this book is inspirational
and informative, suggesting different tesserae lay
patterns one can use in a design, tips on cutting
and setting and grouting. Highly recommended.
$24.95
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Creative Garden Mosaics by
Jill MacKay
Jill MacKay offers readers 22 garden-enhancing mosaic
projects, from pillar planters and shrines to tabletops
and flowerpots. This book includes information on
use of ceramic tile, pebbles, stained glass and colored
mirror, and shimmering jewels. Great illustration
with sections on tools, techniques (transferring patterns,
cutting shapes, grouting), and materials.
$17.95
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Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden
by Sherri W. Hunter
Concrete Goddess Sherri Warner Hunter's second book
dealing with how to make concrete forms for the garden
and for mosaic embellishment. Sherri offers more sophisticated
projects and concrete recipes in this book, as well
as how to carve and sculpt cement. A wonderful follow
up to Making Concrete Garden Ornaments.
$24.95
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Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design (Paperback)
by Masako Takahashi, Tony Cohan
$18.95
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1,001 Symbols An Illustrated Guide to Imagery
and Its Meaning By Jack Tresidder
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized
compendium covers iconography from around the world
and is perfect for travel and museum outings. Author
Jack Tresidder examines common imagery in art, religion,
and literature, revealing hidden meanings rich with
cultural history. For example, did you know that the
phrase "salt of the earth" comes from the ancient
use of salt as a preservative and the associated idea
of incorruptibility? There is a symbol for virtually
every human emotion and 1,001 Symbols helps us unlock
them in a winning format that's proven as popular
as its subject. Jack Tresidder was born and educated
in New Zealand. A writer and art historian, he now
lives in a remote valley in the French Alps.
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Taking the Leap Building a Career as a Visual
Artist By Cay Lang
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Cay Lang's Taking the Leap has helped thousands of
artists jumpstart their careers and make real the
dream of exhibiting and selling their work. An internationally
exhibited photographer and teacher, Lang offers the
wisdom of experience, combined with enthusiasm and
gentle humor, to guide artists through the ins and
outs of the art business. Practical and inspiring,
this revised and updated edition offers two new chapters-on
using the Internet and the media to best effect-plus
provides step-by-step advice on preparing presentation
materials; finding and dealing with galleries (as
well as bypassing the traditional gallery system);
handling rights, royalties, and taxes; an extensive
resource list; and other invaluable information for
both beginning artists and those ready to take the
next step in their careers.
Cay Lang began teaching her Taking the Leap course
in 1990. Her photographs have appeared in numerous
books and magazines, and have been shown in London,
Tokyo, Paris, and Toronto. She lives in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
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Art Marketing 101 By Constance Smith
From Independent Publisher:
You can argue that a lot of visual artists and writers have let Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme diminish their economic success. How? Since its first performance in 1896, the opera has celebrated the idea of the starving artist and the tragic struggles that must be endured for the sake of creating art. Not really. In Art Marketing 101, Constance Smith lights the way to financial success through organization and disciplined marketing. She exposes the myth of the starving artist for what it is: self-pitying romanticism. The author correctly maintains that each artist is the means to his or her own success. She takes the artist through visualization, organization, business basics and beyond to taxes, copyright and producing -to name just a few of her topics. There are also sources and references in each section. This is not a book to be read quickly and set aside. Instead, it should be read as a 'road map' to success. It should be followed, referred to, consulted and used. In short order, the tenants of Puccini's garret can move to a penthouse. Smith achieves her goal of providing a clear guide to working artists. This work is a great service to that community.
$19.95
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