Less is More: The Effect of Light in a Mosaic Art Composition with Kate Kerrigan

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Learning a new mosaic art technique can be so gratifying and exhilarating. How would you like to learn a unique approach to working with less color while harnessing the power of light in a composition? If you answered yes, join Kate Kerrigan in her online course “Less is More: The Effects of Light in Mosaic Composition,” exclusively here at Mosaic Arts Online.
Kate shares the best tips and secrets she has honed over years of creating in her unique style of mosaic art. Kate has learned from the mosaic masters while creating in her artistic voice, and now you can learn from her.
Kate will start by exploring the fundamental principles of art and design and how these elements can elevate your compositions. She will show how to work with black smalti and four shades of stone to create intricate textures while maintaining precise lines.
Throughout the course, you'll acquire invaluable skills, including:
Kate's personal favorites when it comes to stone and smalti selection.
Kate's trusted tools and adhesive choices.
Crafting a customized back frame for your substrate.
Mastering essential art elements and design principles for composition success.
Applying your designs to the substrate.
Expertly cutting black smalti (Piastrini and Contorni).
Creating textures in your mosaic trees with black smalti.
Cutting stone using a hammer and hardie or nippers.
Crafting a light source within your composition.
Achieving balance in your background through tesserae size and placement.
Creating a gradation with minimal colors.
Blending different shades of stone.
Adding those final finishing touches and expertly cleaning your mosaic.
This course will give you the skills and confidence to embark on your creative style of mosaic art while utilizing art elements and design principles that can take your art to a new level.
Kate has included in this course a detailed list of her suggested tools, materials, and resources.