3/10/19 MOSAICS WITH ROSANO – A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Artful Mosaics –
Comments and Early Reviews (some appear on AMAZON and BARNES & NOBLE)
I have that book, and Oh. My. Gosh. Is. It. A. Great. Book! Each chapter takes you step by step thru the process of creation. Everyone who does mosaics, or is interested in mosaics, should own this book. Of all the mosaic books I have purchased over the years, this one is at the apex. Nancy VanWyck
Love my new book. It is amazing. Great Detail. Thank you. CHERYL GODSEY
We recently picked up Aureleo Rosano’s latest book. Whether you are looking to start mosaics or just have an interest, this book is for you! Rosano covers “how to” showcasing beautiful artwork. – LINDA BRODERICK NOWAK
I’ll wear my review as a sandwich board and proudly march it all over town!!! I’m still reading …. it’s really, really wonderful! I’ve fiddled with glass and mosaics for a couple of years. It takes “a while” to really understand glass. I LOVE going back and reading The who, what, where, how and whys!!! And the “upside down method” I finally get it. Thank you!!!!! – COLLEEN RICHARDSON
Love your book, your writing style and your sense of humor. JACKIE ABSLAG
“Mosaics with Rosano” is a great publication for people who want to start out making artful mosaics. I have learned many new things, loved all the beauty of his mosaic work and enjoyed the way that Rosano is able to talk to his readers as though they are sitting in the room with him and enjoying his company. I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in mosaics. – Cousin SUSAN ROSANO Professor of Art Wesleyan University (Ret).
Love this … a great book! Thanks, Rosano. VI PANDO
Just received my Christmas present to myself … a book. Mosaics with Rosano!! I’m so pleased! It’s fabulous! Thanks Aureleo!! LADARA DURDEN
I received your sumptuous book just over a week ago and I have found it very hard to put down! I am not a beginner but, I have found a new wealth of knowledge, tips and inspiration inside. It’s also a cracking good read! Your down to earth and comfortable way of writing makes me feel as if we are just two friends sitting and talking together over a cup of coffee. AMANDA LOWRY
I have his book – it’s really fantastic! Full of detailed information with lots of pictures! Perfect for the newbie or more advanced mosaic lover!! That gift of information means so much to me! –PATTY CARR
So many great tips in this Book … And awesome photos, too. I’d recommend it to most mosaic artists. I LOVE my Book. CLAIRE ST JAMES
Wonderful book. Thank you for sharing your adventures with mosaics this way. I count my book as a treasure! – LINDA KLINE
You should definetely invest in this book! It is the best instructional book on any subject that I have ever read…. Wish this man would write for colleges and schools, the students would understand it much better than they do with the textbooks that are written so drab and dry that have been used for millenia. I give him an 19 on a scale of 1-10. Nancy VanWyck
Super excited to have this new book in my hot sliced-up hands. Tons of tasty tidbits, wise advice, colorful photos, amazing work by some pretty amazing people . . . and stories. Oh, Rosano stories! Nice work, Rosano! I learned so much from you. – CINDY CLAIR
Reads like a story book. Very informative. A pleasure to read. SERGE PAPINEAU
If you look closely my mosaic is center spot on the front cover – the one with the pink saguaro! If you’re interested in making glass mosaics this is the book for you! – HEIDI BLUE
One of the most notable things about this artist, instructor and author is the excellence of his student’s work. His work is astounding- and his book is excellent for learning and inspiration… a treasure if you can’t take his classes. – LINDA ARCHINAL
Hi, Mr. Rosano, just wanted to let you know I’ve received your book and have started to read through it. So far I’m loving it because you have a way of explaining things that is very down to earth and funny as hell. Particularly liked the photo of your hands with all the bandages. I’m looking forward to reading the whole book. – KAREN FISHER
A friend sent me a copy for my birthday. It’s a great book. I’m more of an intermediate mosaicist and I find it a good reference! – QUEENE MAVOR
Just got my Mosaics with Rosano book! I’ve read a lot of mosaicking books and this seems just what the doctor ordered. Has already answered a lot of questions. Highly recommend. Stunning photographs. – TAMMY FLETCHER BUCKLER:
I love my copy!! It’s full of mosaicking gorgeousness! AMANDA LOWRY
So very informative & a fun book to read! LADARA DURDEN
If you are interested in mosaic art … even if just a teeny bit … this book is awesome! Rosano is a very interesting man; extremely talented, humorous, meticulous in his instruction, and in love with life. I highly recommend this beautiful book! Check out his website at www.rosano.org. – SOPHIA HOWER
So excited to get this book. Mosaics with Rosano is a great addition to my library. Filled with so much information, laid out in a relaxed approach. I would find it useful not only as a beginner but as someone who has been doing mosaics for quite some time. Rosano’s technique is uniquely his own. Especially like his advice to take a coffee/biscotti break when I get stuck. I sure have been enjoying my copy. Really well done! – MELANY ADAMSON
My Birthday present arrived in Holland. Mosaics with Rosano. Thank you, Rosano, for turning a smile on my face. Especially value the essay, how to photograph your mosaic art. Fantastic! NADJA VAN DER LIT-KOOP
Curious about making your own mosaic? Fate has led you to the perfect companion: this book! A brief history, short bio of the author, enticing snippets from creatives, and photos galore lead you into the mechanics/techniques of creating your piece of art. Through skillful writing, Rosano steps you through the process of making a mosaic. Most impressive component of this book is the amazing photographs which punctuate the writing throughout. Every aspect of mosaicking is thoroughly covered from substrates to glass to grout (which warrants its own chapter) and the final sealing and finishing. Another charm of this book is how it shows one to mosaic on a budget and also with more expensive resources. The result is the same: an artful mosaic. Despite having a respectable number of finished pieces under my belt, I often refer to this book. I highly recommend Mosaics with Rosano as a mainstay mosaic reference for anyone? MICHELLE BURCHETT
Just received Mosaics with Rosano in the mail and I think it’s incredible. Filled with detail about every aspect of mosaics. The pictures of completed projects are extraordinary. How do I add to the list? PAT ACERRA
I have been so very fortunate to have had the guidance of Aureleo Rosano over those years as he has shared tips and techniques of this beautiful medium in my art school/studio. With his inspiration he has helped my atelier begin the teaching of mosaics to kids. After reading this book cover to cover, it is quite complete with great instruction on how to achieve success, great photos of the process and easy-to-follow instruction. There is no doubt Mosaics with Rosano will be the bible of mosaics and is the book everyone should have and hold! One feels they are in the studio with him and his great sense of humor makes the whole process so enjoyable and fun! So much more than a “how-to”. I will treasure my copy. LINDA AHEARN, Director, Toscana Studio and Gallery
This is it! I cannot give a higher or more enthusiastic recommendation for Aureleo Rosano’s book on mosaics. It is far and away the most thorough and entertaining book on the subject and so much more than just a “how-to” book. Besides being a veritable treasure trove of information on the entire process of making artful mosaics, Rosano goes above and beyond, peppering his wide-ranging and high-quality wares with interesting anecdotes, stories and humor. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced mosaic artist, this book will be your go-to, one-stop resource for information, inspiration and creativity. It is truly a unique and stunning achievement, the product of a lifetime devoted to making art and making it well. – CHRIS STAMOS, retired financier& mosaic artist.
This book, written by an award-winning artist and instructor Aureleo Rosano, is a rich and information-packed mosaic instruction and resource manual. If you are interested in creating mosaics whether beginner or advanced, young or old, you will gain a good solid foundation for making and completing a well-made mosaic and doing it artistically. Included are many excellent photos demonstrating styles and methods to inspire and help you create your own special vision. You will find within, a running commentary and photo journal of the authors personal artwork and explanations of how they are created. Student work is featured and there is a section that goes into photographing your mosaics. I highly recommend this book for everyone… a true gem… enjoy the journey.
LINDA ARCHINAL, creator & director online mosaic groups:
(3-D Substrate for Mosaic: https://m.facebook/com/groups/105466302989985)
(Mosaic Masterclass Critiques and Tutorials https://m.facebook.com/groups/126812481385147)
Selling Mosaics and Stained Glass Art, Supplies. Tutorials, and Workshops https://m.facebook.com/groups/478872722473478)
Art should be fun, accessible, full of life and something that makes you think about what you are doing. All of this is aptly describes Rosano the Artist and Author perfectly, and is a direct reflection of the work he enjoys sharing with others. With lots of pictures to follow along, you can’t resist looking at all the possibilities and what might inspire your next creation. If you don’t know anything about Mosaics, don’t worry, Rosano will talk you through it all beautifully.
RYAN SMITH| President and Creative Director, LightArt, a 3form company,
NOTE: The front cover of this mosaic book features a collage of images of first-time efforts by my students. I sought to honor their courage and dedication. They have earned bragging rights for sure. The full images and also their names appear in Chapter 10.
More information on this beautiful Mosaics with Rosano instruction book:
http://rosano.org/blog/mosaics-with-rosano-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-artful-mosaics/
