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FUGA with Vera Belikova
FUGA with Vera Belikova: Intro and PDF's for download
Intro and personal interview with Vera and Tami (9:02)
FUGA Exercise book
Reference Artists
Sketches
FUGA-square design
Keynote PDF
Module 1: Introduction to FUGA
Materials overview (3:23)
PDF: Tools, Materials, and Resources
Why Gaps? (1:58)
Assignment: What is FUGA? Define it for yourself
Observing Space: Gaps, Joints, Voids (11:03)
Photo assignment (1:50)
Assignment: The Space Between-A Photo Series
Module 2: Material and Mosaic Language
Cutting tesserae with purpose (1:32)
Shapes and Effects: Regular vs Irregular Shapes; The Averaging Power of the Gap (4:34)
How to Form Lines with Irregular Shapes (4:36)
Defining The Size and Shape of the Tesserae (2:35)
Monochromatic Composition Strategies (marble, smalti, gold, and pebbles) (2:29)
Practical Exercise: Mosaic language chart-explore the expressive power of tesserae (1:06)
Mini-Project: Expressing emotion on a 4"x4" substrate (0:51)
Module 3: Working with Thin-Set/Mortar
How to Mix Thin-Set/Mortar: Slaking, Pot Life, Read-through (4:04)
Smooth and Textured Applications for Setting Tesserae in Thin-Set/Mortar (3:58)
Demonstrating Flawless Interstices (15:01)
Flat and Vibrant Surfaces (5:58)
Apply thin-set/mortar over the whole surface (2:30)
Applying Thin-Set/Mortar with a Textured Effect (1:54)
Tinting Thin-Set/Mortar with Pigments (4:07)
Eliminating the Gaps with Tinted Grout (9:31)
Remove the Grout-Part 1 (6:07)
Final Grout Cleaning (2:34)
Grout Overview (1:19)
Exercise: One Pattern, Different Thin-set/Mortar Colors (0:52)
Module 4: Depth, Shadow Play, Rhythm
Inclination of Tesserae and Surface Vibration (2:43)
Catching Light: Using height differences and shadow casting (1:37)
Rhythm in Mosaic: andamento and other tools (4:39)
Demonstrations of Rhythm in Mosaic (10:52)
Polishing Techniques Using Sandpaper (4:44)
Practical Exercises: Techniques to create rhythm, gradient, and spatial depth (6:01)
Module 5: Structures, Sketches, and Strategy
Reading and Analyzing Sketches: Patterns by Vera Belikova (2:34)
How to Calculate Rows and Dimensions (4:16)
Layering Principles: Working with Background and Foreground (2:01)
Step by Step: From Pattern to Cutting out Polystyrene Shapes (8:23)
Coat Foam Pieces with Silicone Spray (1:02)
Assignment: Choose or Create Your Mosaic Design
Exercise: Calculate Your Rows
Module 6: Assembly and Completion
Apply Foam Shapes and Start to Mosaic (20:46)
Continue with Mosaic-How to Create a Temporary Frame (16:16)
Complete Mosaic (11:25)
Removing the Foam Masks (7:43)
Comparing the Effects: Negative Space or Higher Tesserae Mosaic (16:48)
Module 7: Exhibition and Intention
Framing a Mosaic (3:30)
Interaction with Light (1:17)
Review and Wrap Up (3:28)
Practical Exercises: Techniques to create rhythm, gradient, and spatial depth
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