I am Cynthia Fisher, a mosaic artist with a studio located in western Massachusetts. My first exposure to mosaics was at the age of 12 by a photograph in the book, "Practical Encyclopedia of Crafts". Thirty some odd years later I had my first opportunity to experiment with this medium and I was immediately taken. Creating a mosaic is a combination of rigorous planning in the sketch phase replaced by a spontanaity and openness in laying the tile, where the process stays fresh as you decide colors, tile shapes, patterns, how the tile is layed. The challenge of how to make water look reflective or conversely transparent, how to create depth, how to give the viewer the feeling that colors are blending together; these are all things that make this such an exciting medium to work in.

BIG BANG MOSAICS came about when I realized I didn't want to stop creating mosaics,(having already filled our home!) In 2002 I took a fabulous business class at our local CDC, or Community Development Corporation, and learned the basics of running a business. Being an artist does not preclude one from the nitty gritty jobs of marketing, finance, and the like. My time is divided between the business half and the art half - private commission work, teaching classes and workshops, conducting school residencies and applying for public art projects. I also continue in my career of the past 15 years as a children's book illustrator. A recent project was My Bodyworks, by Jane Schoenberg and published by Crocodile Books.

 

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