Handmade Tile

A variety of 4"x4" plant tiles in the Autumn glaze are featured in this smart kitchen. They are set among 6"x6" slate field tiles, which have been cleverly set on the diagonal. This layout is a great way to mix tiles of different sizes. I love how the diamond pattern is repeated in the embossed metal panel over the range. "Autumn" glaze mixes wonderfully with slate tiles. This combination shows off the art tiles well, without allowing them to visually dominate. Counter, backsplash, cabinets and floor all harmonize. The warm, textured earth tones blend easily with one another. Love that tile floor! What a flawless install. Check out how the slate tiles create a...

The installation pictures just keep coming! Within the last few days, I received two different sets of pictures of installed 4"x8" "Heron" tiles in Autumn glaze, so I decided to post sets at the same time. The first two photos feature a wet bar: The herons face each other in a field of white 2"x4" tiles. There are also three smaller 2"x2" feature tiles in autumn glaze that help to define the space. The homeowners designed and constructed this sweet little nook themselves. They even built these enviable cabinets:  I love those old fashioned latches on the cupboards. What a neat mix of modern and traditional...

Even though I absolutely adore my job, maybe I should try to take time off more than once every 3 and a half years. I am starting to think that there is some truth to the idea that taking vacation can actually improve productivity.   I finished sending out the last of my Summer 2016 orders out yesterday at 4:30, officially beginning my longest closure ever. I am taking a six and a half week break from firing the kilns. It has been less than 24 hours since I finished, and it still feels weird. I keep thinking that I am forgetting to do something really important. But I am also starting to feel energized! I...

I can barely believe how far behind I am with posting customer installation photos! I am sitting on dozens of photos of beautiful installations that I have received over the last year or more. Why haven't I been posting them? Who knows! Mostly I have just been really busy making tiles. But I realize that since so many of my wonderful customers have taken the time to send pictures, the I really need to make the time to post them. One of my many goals for summer break is to catch up on posting installation pictures. Or, if I don't catch up completely, I can at least...

Emu Tile LLC is taking our first ever summer break. We are *not* accepting new orders through the end of August. If you have already placed an order, don't worry, I am working on it! All outstanding orders will ship in July, then production will cease completely until September 1st so Darrell and I can do some important studio maintenance and enjoy the season.  Emu Tiles will still be available at a number of bricks and mortar galleries during the break. You may want to call galleries before visiting to verify inventory. Thank you all so much for your support! You are the best. Have...

If you are planning a tile installation this summer, please place your order on or before June 30th. Orders received by the end of June will ship in July, and then we will be closed for business untilSeptember 1st. Darrell and I have decided the time has come to take a break from production to do some important studio mantinance, and also enjoy the season.  If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your support. Have a great summer! Here are some beachy tiles to put you in a summery mood.

I am thrilled and honored to once again be a part of indigenous gallery's annual artTILE invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 30 tile artists will be featured in this years' show, which runs from April 30th- June 12th. This year I submitted a lot of gray tiles! Here is a sneak peek of the kiln being unloaded... I also sent quite a few green tiles... If you love handmade tiles and are in the area, don't miss this show! It is going to be great! 2010 Madison RdCincinnati, Ohio 45208513.321.3750 http://www.indigenouscraft.com/mail@indigenouscraft.comopen 7 days a week,Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

UPDATE 12/3/2015  The last elephant tile I had in stock has sold! THANK YOU to everyone who purchased one of the inital 10 tiles! You can still order a tile now, but it will be made to order and the amount of donation will now be $4 per tile to Big Life. Thank you so much for your support! If you have ever wanted to order a tile from me, please make it one of these! I designed this elephant tile as a way to raise funds to help protect wild elephants. For the first 10 that sell, I will donate 100% of the purchase price ($18...