Vino Tile

Description

From our Italian Sketchbook series, this charming 4" stoneware tile is decorated with a wax resist technique which gives a beautiful fluid surface to the glaze. The motifs evolved from my notes, photos, and sketchbooks made when I lived in Florence. My goal was to create designs that were whimsical but not cutesy, simple line drawings that would evoke memories of Italian afternoons. I went through all my Italian photos, choosing scenes and objects that were emblematic of the Tuscan landscape and kitchen. I played with the images in my sketchbook until I had simplified and abstracted them into a few lines and colours. The tiles are created with a wax resist technique, and I think the results are exciting. I love the simplicity of the lines combined with the complexity of the glazed surface. These tiles would be wonderful in a kitchen back splash, but they also make great stand-alone pieces, hung on the wall, set on an easel, or used as a coaster.

Hand painted ceramics will vary slightly from one piece to the next. All our glazes are no-toxic and food safe!

Added on Aug 27, 2009