Marina’s Art Nouveau-inspired, handmade, ceramic tiles express authentic beauty, design and creativity that give you permission to see your world a little differently. Whether you are renovating an Arts and Crafts bungalow, remodeling a kitchen, bathroom or updating your fireplace, you’ll play an integral role in the design process.
Creating ceramic tiles is an age-old art that transforms slabs of clay into inspired masterworks. Marina uses the ancient technique of "cuerda seca," a cloisonné-inspired method that mimics the look of mosaic, to create tiles with intensely rich ceramic glazes and textures so soft you long to touch each one..
Driven by a passion to re-imagine the ordinary to create the extraordinary, each hand-crafted tile marries Marina’s talent with your taste to create unique backsplashes, mirrors, tables, sinks, living area accents, and standalone art.
“Personal expression is integral to my work. When customers may be choosing between two pieces, I encourage them to select the piece that evokes a feeling or sensation most appealing to them.” ~ Marina
Latest Blog Posts
Here are some unfired box tiles from the last class at my studio. Below are pieces from our first class where we did flat tiles as well as tiles with small sculptures and shelves on them. In the spring I plan to have a series of one day workshops. Below is the sample box tile Read more...
Yesterday was the second tile class that I’m teaching at my studio. I have to say they are really into it. One woman signed up for both this class and the birdhouse building class I’m teaching at NC State. Another one wants to buy a kiln and start a studio of her own so as Read more...
Today I start teaching my bird house class at NC State’s Craft Center. In preparation I made my first house of the year as a demonstration piece. To improve the success of the students results I’ve made a few changes. There were warping problems last year because we were using a throwing body instead of Read more...
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.Martin Luther King, Jr. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.Martin Luther Read more...
I know I’m late with this wish, however I am wishing us all a happy, healthy, and abundant New Year and years to come. I am ever grateful for the peace that is in my life and wish it for the world. My year is starting out just fine with this great bathroom tile project and Read more...
My favorite way of celebrating the Christmas Season is baking cookies. This year I’ve abandoned my traditional favorites in order to try new ones. There are so many great treats out there, thus far I’ve made lemon drops, a spice cookie, biscotti, and a chocolate butter cookie. Today I’m going to feature the chocolate butter cookie. Read more...
Our gallery features select art tile works in a variety of categories, from tables, sinks and mirrors, to concepts, artwork and artistic tile designs. Click on a category to see the gallery of pieces available for order and purchase.