Handmade Tile

I am so very happy that my tiles will be on display in artTILE 2012 at indigenous gallery  in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year's exhibit runs from April 28 to June 10. artTILE 2012 will feature ceramic tiles created by 35 artists, individually honoring the tradition of American Art Tile. More information coming soon!

Autumn glaze, that is. Check out the "autumn" leaves and trees I just finished. Here is a pseudo- panoramic view of the whole set of 4"x4" Tree of Life and Double Ginkgo Leaftiles: And just a few field tiles to go with them: I haven't listed field tiles in our online store yet, but I will make them on request. If you are interested, contact me for prices and lead time.

I was thrilled when John Burdick sent me pictures of my art work hanging at his front door. Here is the view as you approach the house: See the frame to the right of the front door? Here is what it contains: An artistic arrangement of glass roses, bamboo, and my tiles :-) All different plants and animals are represented.. ...including a whole flock of wild turkeys, which John says are plentiful in his area. I love the creativity of this project! It really shows that tiles don't have to be limited to the kitchen, bath and hearth. Here is...

I love the combination of glazes on these four 4"x4" tiles. Clockwise, from top left: 4"x4" Spring Oak in Cinnamon Glaze, 4"x4" Elm in Buckwheat Glaze, 4"x4" Tree of Life in Autumn Glaze, 4"x4" Willow in Northern Lights Glaze. These four glazes play well together and with natural material like stone or wood. On these four tree tiles, they almost create a four- seasons effect, though I am not exactly sure which tile would represent which season. I am planning to use one of these four glazes on my submissions to the upcoming artTILE exhibition at indigenous gallery in Cincinnati. So excited to...

A new tile I started last month is ready! "Spring Blooms," a 4"x8" tile (shown here in leaf green glaze) is now available in the online store. A few words about the Leaf Green Glaze: It is absolutely one of my favorite glazes. It has a depth and richness that is hard to describe and, unfortunately, even harder to photograph. It is super shiny, the most glossy of the group, and no matter how I try to take good photos of it it always is either too dark or gets glare. In the picture above, I tried to photoshop out the bright...

EmuTile.com is powered by Drupal, a flexible, free, open-source content management system. As I explained in this post, I love Drupal. I hope it keeps gaining popularity and stays in active development for many years. But no matter how good of a run it has, it probably won't last as long as this tile I just made of the Drupal logo. Ceramics can last for thousands of years. Software, not so much (Note from DRU: Yeah, but look at COBOL!) Well, maybe. I will leave that to future archaeologists to decide. In any case, I like the fact that this tile...

Technically, my handmade art tiles are all natural and calorie free! But that doesn't mean you should attempt to satisfy your Valentine's sweet tooth with an "Emu Tile Sampler." Really, don't do it. Just because they look like candy doesn't mean they will melt in your sweetheart's mouth. On the other hand, if you are looking for a gift (for yourself or someone else you love) that can be enjoyed year round for a lifetime, tiles may be just the thing. Move over diamonds; tiles are not forever, but they last a very long time :-) Happy Valentine's Day from Emu...

I love when creative people do cool things with my tiles and send me pictures. Jerry from Mazco Builders made these unique end tables using two of my 3"x3" art tiles, the triple ginkgo leaf and the cardinal, each framed in a pinwheel top. According to Jerry's wife, these pictures were taken in his studio and do not capture the true quality of the pieces. She says they are exquisite in person, and I believe her. Fine woodworking and art tiles go together very well. both tiles are pictured in Autumn Glaze Thanks to Mazco Construction for taking the time...