Tag: nature tiles

Art and Artists, Weird & Wonderful

Rolling hills and shining seas

Wisely choosing ceramic as a canvas, Lincolnshire-based Kate Boulton celebrates the local countryside with striking swoops and puddles of glaze. Delightfully abstracted, the lush rolling hills, the muddy Humber, and the idyllic coastline take shape under striking, colourful effects. With mountain peaks, a rippling sea, angular bridge, and glistening sunlight scratched into the surface, multiple dimensions recreate the serenity, intrigue, and wonder of areas both … Continue reading Rolling hills and shining seas

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Design & Technology, Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies, Tile Designers

Whilstling Frog

Our last company for the week is another gem from America. Founded in 1986, Whistling Frog is the creation of artist Rick Pruckler. With previous experience in mural installations and the art of ceramics, Whilstling Frog came about as means to let Pruckler’s creativity run riot. Forming custom glazes and variety of tile making techniques, pieces incorporating elements of nature and stark contrasts began to … Continue reading Whilstling Frog

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Nature’s Gift of Geology

This new collection by Sabine Hill is really hard to ignore. With a selection of visuals similar to those we saw with Enis Akiev‘s plastic tiles and Granby‘s encaustic tiles, Geology takes a no-pattern approach to decor. Using an old freeform technique, colourful folds and undulating waves are produced in random sequence. Without moulds, the tile maker becomes the artist, offering a unique signature on … Continue reading Nature’s Gift of Geology

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