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Mosaics Inspired by Nature

Creating Contemporary Art

Rachel Davies

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Herbert Press Ltd
07 January 2025
A creative guide to making contemporary mosaics inspired by nature

This book is a creative guide to creating contemporary mosaics inspired by nature. The focus throughout the book is on mosaics that have a natural, organic feel to them, taking inspiration from patterns and textures in nature and translating them into abstract mosaic art designs. The mosaics are created using a range of materials, but predominantly those that are organic in nature, such as slate and stone.

Starting with tools, materials and cutting techniques, discover adhesive and substrates options, and get to know the various materials and how to use them creatively. The book offers a series of exercises and suggestions to allow you to explore your own interests and develop your own designs. These are supported by step-by-step examples, illustrating the various methods and techniques - both traditional and modern - to show how a piece of art develops from start to finish.

With worked examples and a spotlight on other artists' work, find inspiration and get started in your own mosaic journey.
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Imprint:   Herbert Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 280mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   760g
ISBN:   9781789942071
ISBN 10:   1789942071
Pages:   176
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction Part One: The Basics 1. Materials 2. Tools 3. Substrates 4. Adhesives Part Two: Methods & Techniques 5. Getting to Know Your Materials Artist spotlights: Barbara Uhlenbruch; Kelley Knickerbocker 6. Inspiration & Designs from Nature Artist spotlight: Rachel Bremner 7. Putting It All Together Artist spotlight: Dugald MacInnes Part Three: The Projects 8. Bark Artist spotlight: Lindsey Packingham 9. Lichen Artist spotlight: Denise Jaques 10. Seaweed Artist spotlight: Alejandra Martin Conclusion Suppliers Acknowledgements

Rachel Davies is a mosaic artist who creates highly textural, organic artworks using her preferred materials of slate, stone and glass. Her work has been exhibited both within the UK and at an international level. She is a sought after instructor and regularly teaches mosaic classes both in person and online. Her online classes are attended by students from around the world. She is a professional member and the current Chair of the British Association for Modern Mosaic.

Reviews for Mosaics Inspired by Nature: Creating Contemporary Art

Rachel Davies' new book, Mosaics Inspired by Nature, is the book we’ve all been waiting for. It takes a fresh, informative look at a neglected corner of the mosaic world – how to make textured, abstract mosaics using stone and particularly slate. * Helen Miles Mosaics * Mosaics Inspired by Nature offers the reader a well-conceived and nicely observed, step-by-step guide to making a contemporary mosaic inspired by the natural world around us. […] The text is clear and precise and presented in Rachel’s inimitable style, as those who participate in her popular online classes will know, and illustrated throughout with excellent photographs. * Joanna Kessel, artist *


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