Day 86- #90daysandblogging

I love this book.  It just costs more then I am willing to pay.  I have yet to make any mosiac tiles or play with clay to create my own, so I guess that's one reason I haven't rushed to get this book.  I have gotten it from the library at least 3 times and kept over 3 weeks at a time.  Love the processes it takes you through using tiles and creating your own.  Love that they also tell you how to decorate and use them in projects.  The book is very thorough, I appreciate that.  Has plenty of step by step pictures and awesome explanations.  Anywho.. totally worth it if you have the money to spend.

Day 85- #90daysofblogging

I was very anxious to get this book.  As I read it I knew i would finally be able to make some earrings that would be light enough for my mother and I to wear that I created with my art.  I know I should have been able to figure this out on my own, but I love the inspiration I received as I read this book.  I believe I can sew.. lol.. even if it's hand sewing.  This book had a lot of very very cool projects that anyone could replicate in their own style.  Indeed a book i want to own for reference purposes.

Day 83- #90daysofblogging

Tiles Gone Wild.
I wish I had the space to create mosaic pieces.  I can't do this type of things with my daughter around.  I would wake up and find every mug I loved in pieces, cut up the soles of my feet trying to get to shoes and lord only knows what else.  Would like to try this technique with clay pieces and chipboard possibly.  Very informative for anyone wanting step by steps.  Gives awesome info about tools and why this tool over another one.  I appreciated reading that.  Not a book, I must have in my personal library, but full of good resources.

Day 82- #90daysofblogging

The Pulse of Mixed Media by Seth Apter.  To be honest this book is cool for people who want to know about other artist in bulk. You could honestly connect (if your willing) with some of the artist here and go on and decide to inquire more about their other projects.  Lots of cool quotes and opinions and outlooks on art and why we create.  I wanted to know more about how things were made that I saw in the book.  Fantastic pieces, little tidbits about how they feel when ____ happens.  For me I am the type of person that once I engage with an artist and decide I like their work or want to learn from their work, then and only then am I interested in some of the things discussed in this book.  It could be a nice book to gift someone who is a mixed media artist or one who just appreciates art, but I don't HAVE TO HAVE IT.  I love Seth Apter's work though, which is the reason I chose to check out the book.  Check it out.. might be something you can feel inspired by or an artist you are drawn too.

Day 81- #90daysofblogging

Went to the library today to begin picking up the books I wanted to check out.  I think I have about 3-4 more to pick up.  I have learned since I am on a budget, I am soooo not beyond going to the library to check out a book.  Just like I am not above purchasing a used book to save money on after I have carefully reviewed it from my library hauls. I only buy books that inspire me or act as a reference.  I am determined to be a educated consumer, not just in arts and craft supplies.  While it seems as though I hoard a lot of things and I do.  Know it doesn't cost me full price, well within last few years it hasn't, lol  This was an awesome selection of books.  At this moment I will be enjoying the slower days ahead, to read and enjoy them.  From there I will decide which ones, I JUST HAVE TO HAVE for my own personal library.