When Elizabeth Atkins-Hood’s grandmother died, all that was left for her grandchildren was the junk under her house. Hidden amongst it was a box of broken Crown Lynn china. Determined to have a momento of her grandparents, Atkins-Hood made her first mosaic, a lampshade base from the Crown Lynn plates. That was 19 years ago. She hasn’t looked back since.
Former art gallery and antiques’ shop owner, Joy Bell was already a successful commercial artist when she turned to mosaics. It has since become her obsession, something she’ll happily admit.
‘I’ve taken over the sheds, almost all the floor space and have started mosaicing the outside walls of the house! I spend all my spare time doing it and have about six projects going at any one time.’
Living in an 1886 deconsecrated church, Joy’s interest in medieval art, over-the-top Victoriana and Art Noveau fits in beautifully.
By coincidence the two (left) live virtually next door to each other. As the friendship grew, the idea of a book was born…Step into the imaginative and inventive world of Mosaics with authors Liz Atkins-Hood and Joy Bell. This truly inspirational book will fire up your creative spirit.
It includes:
• Innovative ideas and designs using a wide range of media and the latest techniques.
• Over 150 beautiful photographs (three photos below) and a fun, passionate text to inspire both the beginner and experienced mosaic artist.
• Step-by-step guide to individual projects, along with tips and techniques to help readers with their own creative ideas.
Mosaics by Elizabeth Atkins-Hood and Joy Bell is a full colour paperback which will be published in October 2011 by David Bateman Ltd priced at $44.99.
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