Fused Glass Mosaics: Master Class Techniques With Martin Cheek

As an aspiring mosaic artist, I find that work and life too often derail my plans to produce more art. Without consistent practice, I've wondered how I can ever hope to advance my skill level and carve out my own style. Then I bought Martin Cheek's new book.The title suggests that the focus will be on learning about and incorporating glass fusions. In that respect, the title is misleading - because the book is so much more than that! Within the 17 chapters, Martin covers specific approaches to developing a mosaic. While he addresses glass fusions and shows many inspiring illustrations that incorporate them, he doesn't limit anyone's approach to their use. At the end of each lesson, he issues a challenge to the reader to produce a mosaic that uses the approach described.What sparked my resolve to accept the challenges was a little note that appeared on the bottom of page 159. Martin offers to issue a certificate of completion to anyone who completes the challenges and has passed his review of the pieces, photos of which are posted to one's own Facebook page.I haven't been the same since I read that. For the thirty or so bucks I paid to buy this book, I get what amounts to a mosaic course taught by a world-renowned mosaic artist. My mind hasn't stopped spinning with ideas; I've completed four assignments already, have begun the fifth, and am about to order materials for the next three. This process is pushing me to try new techniques, materials, and subjects, and I'm committed to completing the challenges this year.A brilliant example of a "call to action," this book is giving me the kick in the rear I needed. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be inspired, enhance skills, and possibly discover that you have a style all your own.

Wow! What a wonderful book. Full of wonderful, inspirational and easy-to-follow ideas!

Martin Cheek does great mosaics. This is a related craft. I have a bunch of projects to finish then I am going to try this.

quick delivery and love this book. Exactly as expected

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Fused Glass Mosaics: Master Class Techniques With Martin Cheek WOW! Just received my preordered copy of Fused Glass Mosaics. This is a spectacular book. The design inspiration and technique for each mosaic are explained quite nicely. The artwork is fabulous. There is a lot to be learned from studying this delightful work. When you open it, it's like having Martin Cheek come for a visit.

Wow was thrilled to receive this book earlier than expected have not been able to put it down has lots of great photos and suggestions to make them one of the best mosaic books I have seen andread. Love the idea of using fused glass with mosaic tiles.

GREAT BOOK

Great book. Very inspiring. Wonderful work from Martin Cheek as always. He always puts a new slant on things.

Un très bel ouvrage à feuilleter, et dont on peut s'inspirer pour faire des mosaïques originales. Du Martin Cheek quoi!

ce livre a apporté beaucoup de réponse à mes questionsun livre intelligent et très pratique pour avancer en mosaique

Quite good and inspirational if your main interest is mosaic. Nothing much about fusing (which is why I bought it).Good pictures, but lacks sufficient textual explanations of techniques.