technical tuesday: New Book – Mastering Mosaics
Mastering Mosaics: 19 Artists, 19 Projects
Rayna Clark
Learn proven techniques and successful methods of creating mosaic art from 19
different artists. Patient professionals give informative, specific, and even
moving accounts of their personal mosaic strategies. See a wide range of
projects from a child’s vanity with flashy platform shoes for feet, to a
dazzling representation of the ancient Golden Ratio; nothing is beyond the
capabilities of these masters…or your own. Discover tricks for getting the
best uses out of your substrates, tesserae, and objects in your home that you
can transform into mosaic art. Sharpen your grouting, painting, carving, and
sculpting skills, and try these mosaics yourself, or take it in a new direction
altogether. This book is an informative, educational tool that can complement a
class or be the course guide. These experienced instructors will gladly help
you surmount obstacles that all mosaic artists face.
monday morning eye candy: Max Lehman
Max was recently awarded a purchase prize award at the Medalta International Cup Show.
Check out more of Max’s amazing work at: http://maxdna.com/
residency opportunity: New Spring Artist Residencies at c.r.e.t.a. Rome
Closing date:1 Oct 2013
Contact details
c.r.e.t.a. rome
via dei Delfini 17
Rome
Italy
00186
Tel: +393478024581
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.cretarome.com/
c.r.e.t.a. rome offers self-funded residencies to ceramicists and
visual artists for periods ranging from 6-12 weeks. The residency
includes a semi-private equipped studio, private/shared apartments in
the historical center of Rome, and a final show for the exhibition of
work produced during the residency.
Artists will
have the opportunity to focus on their art, whether it be creating a new
body of work, expanding a well-established oeuvre or allowing
themselves to draw inspiration from their surroundings and the centuries
of culture that define the eternal city. In addition, artists will have
access to the wealth of galleries and exhibitions in Rome and beyond.
Each resident will have an opportunity to present a proposal to exhibit
the work produced during the residency period in a final show.
A
selection committee composed of artists, art critics and historians
carefully evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit
and project proposal. Applications should be sent electronically to
[email protected] and should include the following by 1 October 2013:
curriculum vitae
artist statement (250 words max)
project proposal (500 words max)
10 images (jpeg or pdf) and an image list with year, materials and dimensions
preferred residency period
Just let us know if you have any questions!
Lori-Ann Touchette & Paolo Porelli
c.r.e.t.a. rome
via dei Delfini 17
00186 Rome
Italy
tel. +393478024581, +390689827701
www.cretarome.com
emerging artist (hot mud edition): Robin Dupont
call for entry: International cup show @ The Clay Studio of Missoula
the Clay Studio of Missoula presents
International Cup 2014

February 7-28, 2014 – juried by Tara Wilson
International Cup 2014, sponsored by the Clay Studio of Missoula, is
an exhibition showcasing ceramic work that explores the infinite
possibilities of the idea of a cup. Juried by Tara Wlson, past jurors
include Jayson Lawfer and Emily Schroeder (2011), Patti Warashina
(2009) and Richard Notkin (2006).
Applications due November 13, 2013
Applications must be submitted online at https://theclaystudioofmissoula.submittable.com/submit
If you have any questions about International Cup 2014, please contact the studio at 406-543-0509 or via email at [email protected]