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artTILE 2013 & mother's day

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handmade by more than 150 artists...

artTILE 2013
Cecilia Nartker
Cecilia Nartker
  
Sondra Alexander
Sondra Alexander
  
Amy Meya
Amy Meya
  
Arlene Knaak
Arlene Knaak
  
Sikiu Perez 
Sikiu Perez
  
Ramona Paloma Tiles
Ramona Paloma
  
Iris & Bob Jewett
Bob & Iris Jewett
  
John Beasley
John Beasley
  
Wendy Penta
Wendy Penta
  
Doug Spalding
Doug Spalding
  
Ruchika Madan 
Ruchika Madan
  
Motawi Tile Works
Nawal Motawi
  
Kath Long
Kath Long
  
Su Harvey
Su Harvey
  
Julie Kradel
Julie Kradel
  
Parran Collery
Parran Collery
  
Greg Hicho
Greg Hicho
  
Diane Hawkey
Diane Hawkey
  
Emily Ulm
Emily Ulm
  
Carol Rose Dean
Carol Rose Dean
  
Gretchen Kramp
Gretchen Kramp
  
Lisa Muller
Lisa Muller
  
Patti McQuillin
Patti McQuillin
  
Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen
  
Janet Tobler
Janet Tobler
  
 
new arrivals ~
 
  
Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden
  
Karen Trimble-Shell
Karen Trimble-Shell
  
Michael Macone
Michael Macone
  
Tori & jim Mullan
Tori & Jim Mullan
  
Eva Clarke
Eva Clarke
  
Marilyn Adams
Marilyn Adams
  
Melissa Senetar
Melissa Senetar

 

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Greetings!
Please join us in celebrating the fine works of our local & regional artists and the many artful events they help make possible...
  
Saturday, May 11th ~ meet Romy & Clare
&
Sunday, May 12th ~ celebrate Mother's Day
Romy & Clare
Treat your mother to a weekend of showing her how special she is!

 

 heartfelt & handmade for mother's day
~mother's day
 Amy Greely
indigenous features an eclectic variety of handmade arts, crafts, & jewelry from more than 100 local artists, so it's an easy place to find designs every Mom would love.  She will appreciate the handmade qualities, that you're supporting local artists, and that you took the time to find her something unique.Laurie Sharkus 
PassionworksBryce Dimitruk
Beautiful jewelry, stunning stained glass, whimsical garden features, elegant ceramic vessels, whatever her heART
desires, we can help you select that special piece for that special lady!
John Matz stained glass quilt

 

 artful artTILE 2013 events...
 

meet-the-artists ~ saturday, may 11 ~ 10-5

~ romy kissel & clare backer bies
Romy & Clare
Join us!
Saturday, May 11
from 10am ~ 5 pm 
~ meet this dynamic duo!
ENJOY watching Romy Kissel &
Clare Backer Bies
hand-carve slabs of clay as they demonstrate how they begin their tile-making process; meeting these two life-long friends as they attach finished tiles to found architectural frames; and perusing the front yard packed with their cool creations.

meet-the-artist ~ thursday, may 16 ~ 3-8

~rick hoffman
Rick Hoffman
Chuckle, chortle, & tee-hee-hee with us on
Thursday, May 16, 3 - 8
~ meet Rick Hoffman of Covington Clay as he shows-off his quick wit while developing designs for his oh-so humorous tiles.Gathering ideas while flipping through old home-journals, outdated magazines, & vintage cookbooks; Rick transfers these classic images onto his stoneware juxtaposing them in a playful way, then adding a quirky caption to sweeten the deal. You'll get a kick out of meeting him, a giggle watching him work, & taking one of his tiles home will always guarantee a smile.

meet-the-artists ~ thursday, may 16 ~ 5-8

~artTILE artists' reception
Rick Hoffman 
Toast the tile artists during the
artTILE Artists' Reception
on Thursday, May 16, 5-8! 
 
We have invited all the tile artists to the artTILE 2013 Artists' Reception / Benefit Wine Walk. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet & mingle with many of these ceramic celebrities, and for our artists to meet one another and their adoring fans. Peruse the tile collection, ask your favorite artists where they find their inspiration, and buy a bunch to have autographed.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry! 

  new artTILE 2013 artists...

~jeffri coleman ~eastbound, wa
Jeffri Coleman 

A life-long Orcas islander, Jeffri Coleman is constantly inspired by the soaring eagles & crows, rich emerald-green of Otter Cove, & happy conversations fueled by island ale; his tiles express his love of living on one of the most luscious islands in the North Coast. Long known for his love of bold design, intense color, and ingenuity, Jeffri is an artist and potter respected for his fresh and inventive works.

buy local, support your local economy...

~margery gilbertson ~orcas, wa
Margery Gilbertson
Margery Gilbertson's whimsical approach to tile-making is a breath of fresh air. Hand-building each clay square, her fun patterns dance across the background of a native island bird that shows-off quite an attitude. Visit these little rascals & enjoy a good chuckle at every puff of plumage & proud pose.
 

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~glenda puhek ~milwaukee, wi

Glenda Puhek 

Glenda Puhek's tiles are easy to recognize & hard to pass by. Strong black & white imagery is juxtaposed with fun little stamps imprinted with bright, unexpected colors. Her attention to detail & true love of drawing is evident in this realistic rendering of a screech owl. Viewers do a double take when they realize this is carved into clay.

buy local, support your local economy...

~ laurie sharkus ~newport, mi

Laurie Sharkus

Laurie Sharkus has a love of animals & a desire to portray their gentle & peaceful spirits that shows in each of her tiles. Her tiles begin as a slab of clay, she then paints many layers of underglaze before the first firing; and  many more colors are added as she uses a variety of firing modes~ electric, primitive smoke & wood firing, to achieve the subtle beauty that resonates through her artwork.

buy local, support your local economy...

Scott Weaver~scott weaver 
~horton, mi

 

Originally a stone mason, Scott Weaver creates tiles that have a raw, earthy feel to them. Each tile is hand-pressed from original designs that reflect his love of gardening, wildflowers, and nature. He developed his trademark look of hand-scraped relief tile in verdigris glaze after spending four winters studying at Pewabic Pottery. He loves, that from a distance, the raised image of a cat tail, bird, turtle, or frog seems to flash gold against the iridescent glaze.

  
Scott Weaver - storybook series

buy local, support your local economy...

~hadley sedgwick ~whitemarsh island, ga

Hadley Sedgwick

Hadley Sedgwick approaches each tile-making experience with energy & spontaneity~ cutting out pieces of clay, putting them together by "gluing" each piece with slip & finishing with vibrant, bright glazes. She enjoys the freshness that emerges as she expresses her quirky, playfulness through clay.

 

fresh & new artists...

~laine snyder ~cincinnati, oh

 Laine Snyder

~elegant, modern forms and clean lines in porcelain in a series of vessels that include air plants, bird feeders, and hanging planters

buy local, support your local economy...

~melisa zimmerman ~lexington, ky 

Melissa Zimmerman

~bright & happy functional pottery with rich glazes on a dark, earthy clay with fun carved patterns

buy local, support your local economy...

~indiana urban artisans ~indianapolis, in

Urban Artisans

~a unique vocational studio employs artists with disabilties from high school age to adult creating flower pots, birdbaths, and a series of platters, many with haikus inscribed

 upcoming artful  artTILE 2013 events...
mark your calendar
 

meet-the-artist ~ saturday, june 1 ~ 10-5

~sarah wilisch horn
Sarah Wilisch Horn
Find your favorite hometown haunt while meeting Sarah Wilisch Horn as she demonstrates how she transforms her sketches of architectural landmarks into fabulous familiar facades. Join us on Saturday, June 1, 10-5 ~watch her draw into clay a few neighborhood hang-outs & add color to capture just that vibrant essence of that hot-spot.

 

buy local, support your local economy...
artTILE 2013 through June 9Enjoy our artTILE exhibit everyday through June 9th.  About half of the artists are only at indigenous during this special show, so don't miss your chance to see some of these phenomenal tiles.
Still not sure what to get Mom?  Consider an artTILE!  We have a vast array of sizes and prices along with endless themes and subject matters ~  flowers, garden scenes, butterflies, bees, her favorite pets or creatures, landscapes, graphics, thoughtful messages, children's storybook scenes, houses, trees, and more. We look forward to your next visit!

  

indigenous, a handcrafted gallery 
2010 Madison Rd ~ Cincinnati, Ohio ~ 45208  ~513.321.3750
open 7 days a week ~ Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5