Archive | January, 2010

Natalie Blake tiles for backsplashes

The magazine, Kitchen Solutions, recently showcased our Dahlia tile design, carried exclusively by Ann Sacks Tile Company. According to the editor:

“Lush and sculptural, Ann Sacks’ new Blake Studios tile collection combines old-world craftsmanship with striking contemporary beauty. Handmade using the ancient Italian technique sgraffito, where surfaces are etched to create shapes in the contrasting layers beneath, each tile is a masterpiece in its own right. The tiles are offered in an 18-color palette.”

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American Craft Council Show, Baltimore, MD

Natalie will be exhibiting and selling her work at the ACC Retail Show in Baltimore, MD, February 25-28, 2010. The show, held at the Baltimore Convention Center, is the largest juried, indoor craft show in the country. More than 700 of the country’s leading craft artists will exhibit their work at the show. Visit Natalie’s booth, #726.

For more information on the show, go to:

http://public.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

Natalie’s Booth

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Thanks to our galleries

Thanks to two of our galleries, Avalon Gallery and Seasons on St. Croix, for joining us in a cooperative ad, published in the latest issue of American Craft magazine. John and Mavis, co-owners of Avalon Gallery in Delray Beach, FL have carried Natalie’s work for years and are great friends. They were named a 2009 Top Retailer by NICHE magazine. Visit their website at: www.avalononatlantic.com

Seasons on St. Croix, Hudson, WI, is another great gallery, carrying the work of more than 160 local, regional and national artists. Visit their website at: www.seasonsonstcroix.com

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Bisqued Tiles

After unalun tiles are carved they are sent through the bisque kiln, where they are fired at 1900 degrees Farenheit. The tiles below are bisqued and awaiting their glaze. We love the look of the high contrast before the tiles are glazed. We have 28 glazes to choose from so there are almost endless possibilities for this piece.

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All size tiles

Unalun tiles don’t just come in 12″ and 14″ square. Check out these smaller, 5.5″ w x 7″ h tiles glazed in honey, and the 6″ x 6″ jade tiles below. They make a perfect grouping for a smaller wall space. You can contact the studio to commission a piece with smaller tiles. Or go to the Natalie Blake Studios website http://www.natalieblake.com/#/series_fir to buy smaller tiles from the website.

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Metropolis Magazine showcases unalun tile

When Ann Sacks Tile Co. unveiled our Dahlia design at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (May 2009) Metropolis Magazine picked up on the bold, warm, persimmon color we used as a sign of optimism for the future. We’re a trendsetter!

Three of our designs (Dahlia, Botanical and Nautilus) are sold exclusively through Ann Sacks Tile Co.

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Natalie Blake Studios wall tiles installed at healthcare facility

This abstract grouping of ceramic wall tiles are installed at the University of Kansas Hospital Cancer Center, Kansas City, KS, 2007.

handmade ceramic wall art tile

Installation of Tree of Life-concept

What fun you can have with CAD (computer aided design)! Check out this image of our Tree of Life piece, installed–though not actually. CAD was used to insert an image of our Tree of Life tile piece into the space where the client is considering installing it. Click on the image below to enlarge it.
If you’d like to see unalun tiles in your space we can work with your to mock it up!

concept for installed tile piece