NOTE: All online pictures are imprinted with my name to prevent copying. Actual artwork does not include this!

Italian Tiles

Primitive peoples had only nature's offerings when creating pictographs and petroglyphs that would become, centuries later, art and historical artifacts. Sometimes, nature herself created works of art from her imprints. These remnants have withstood the elements of millenia -- and the scrutiny of professional art critics. What better subjects to integrate two dimensional techniques practiced by the great masters of the 18th and 19th century Europe? What better arena to insert playfulness and whimsy?

The limitations of Italian tile are not limitations at all, as imperfections in the clay are guidelines that suggest images. A limited palette helps incorporate a trompe l'oeil image.

Enjoy your little corner or the Cretaceous Period, your chunk of Renaissance fresco, your Egyptian archeological treasure, your backyard ecosystem... And believe.


Monarch and Ginko


Antique Pear With Crack

Trojan Horse

Cambodian Dancer

Tulip 1

Tulip 2

Japanese Maple 1

Japanese Maple 2

Holly

Pear

Yellow Iris

Pinecone

Bull Frog

Red Ear Turtle

Fern Frog

Tree Frog

Desert Skull

Lascaux Buffalo

White Orchid


Mermaid


Ginko with Kanji Calligraphy


Fossil Fish



Italian Tiles sizes 6 X 6", 12 X 12"; Special sizes (such as 6 X 12", 12 X 24") or combination designs available on request. Some are immediately available but if not available, new ones can be painted within two weeks. 6X6" = $27.00 + VA state sales tax and shipping; 12X12" = $40.00 + VA state sales tax and shipping (sales tax applicable if you live in the state of Virginia). Custom orders, such as matching sets, may be priced higher.

These tiles are initially designed for floor use but I use them for decorative purposes only. They are prepared for hanging with eyehooks on the back, and may also be used as trivets, as they have small pads on each corner. They are heat resistant but are not fired. They are sealed with 6 coats of varnish for indoor use only. They can be wall-mounted as art or used for practical purposes, such as a trivet or a kitchen backsplash. Each one is an original work of art so no two are alike.

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