Bonnie Fitzgerald's Guide to Mosaic Techniques: The Go-To Source for In-Depth Instructions and Creative Design Ideas
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570767203 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As a past executive board member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists Bonnie has long been instrumental in raising awareness of mosaic as an art form. Bonnie teaches at many locations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and leads international workshops and travel adventures. She is the founder and owner of Maverick Mosaics, a studio dedicated to teaching the art of mosaics. Bonnie Fitzgerald is a professio
All tools, materials, and equipment are clearly explained, and you'll find helpful hints on setting up a comfortable workspace, as well as essential information on installing your finished mosaics.Includes 10 project descriptions, such as a mirror frame, table top, house number, and two- and three-dimensional artworks. Plus, you’ll find tips and sample mosaics from some of the world’s leading mosaic artists throughout the book!. This complete resource of mosaic techniques and design ideas is sure to become your go-to reference. With clear step-by-step sequences, mosaic artist Bonnie Fitzgerald shows how to draw up an idea, cut and arrange tiles, and lay designs successfully
Her company also fabricates architectural mosaics and designs and creates commissioned mosaic artwork for interior designers, landscape architects, and private clients. Bonnie teaches at many locations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and leads international workshops and travel adventures. About the AuthorBonnie Fitzgerald is a professional mosaic artist and educator. As a past executive board member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists Bonnie has long been instrumental in raising awareness of mosaic as an art form. She is the founder and owner of Maverick Mosaics, a studio dedicated to teaching the art of mosaics. She is the author of 300+ Mosaic Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets, also available from Trafalgar Square Books.
Elsie said Five Stars. Great book.very comprehensive. Highly Recommend Bonnie Fitzgerald's Book I took a glass-on-glass mosaic class with a former student of Bonnie Fitzgerald's at The Studio School at Mullany Art Studios in Flint Hill, VA, and she recommended this book. Very nicely done and extremely helpful. Will be looking for more books from Ms. Fitzgerald. Hopefully she will write one specifically on glass-on-glass mosaics, in which I now have a real interest!. The author, Bonnie Fitzgerald, has written another winning The author, Bonnie Fitzgerald, has written another winning book. She has collaborated with current professional mosaic artists such as Carol Shelkin, Gila Rayberg, Marian Shapiro, Sonia King, Martin Cheek any many more to present instructional material that teaches you how to make a mosaic from beginning to end. In addition to tips and techniques about mosaic materials, types of tools you will need, inspiration, design and technique, the book is packed full of picto