Listening to the Rocks:
Creating Modern Mosaic Art
with Natural Stone Tesserae

by Sophie Drouin and Bill Buckingham
Published 2008

ISBN: 978-0-98144905-1-9

This 46-page book is the first of its kind, devoted exclusively to using rocks and minerals as source materials for modern mosaic art. Master mosaic artists, Sophie Drouin and Bill Buckingham, discuss in detail different types of rocks most adaptable for mosaics. They explore a variety of topics and design considerations that will help you create modern mosaics with stone. Plenty of useful information and many full-color photographs make this book a "must-have" for mosaic artists and enthusiasts who work with stone.

Sections include:
The Rock Pile: Detailed information on rocks which are best suited for creating mosaics: the rock's properties in the context of using it in a mosaic; best methods for cleaving, splitting, or nipping; suitability to use in a grouted mosaic; and advice on locating and choosing pieces to use in your mosaic.

Rock 'n' Roll: An exploration of five areas to consider when creating modern mosaics with stone: sources of inspiration; selection of materials (color and texture); principles of design to create the mood you want to communicate in your art; andamento, the placement of tesserae to create different effects; and tips and advice for the execution of your mosaic.

Gallery of Rock Stars: Many samples of completed mosaics which use the materials discussed in the Rock Pile and illustrate the ideas and principles covered in the Rock 'n' Roll section.

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