About the service
I am a ceramicist working in my own studio: for several years now I have been making hand-painted accent tiles for kitchens for those who are tired of identical designs from catalogs. If you want your backsplash to look like it was designed specifically for your kitchen, rather than pulled off a store shelf, that is exactly what I do. I start from your interior's color palette, the style of your cabinets, and the mood you want to convey, and turn this into a design that cannot be confused with mass production.\n\nEach tile goes through a complete cycle by hand: I form it on a wheel or from a slab, fire it for bisque, then hand-paint it with underglazes and coat it with food-safe glaze suitable for kitchens, after which I send it for final firing. Because of this, the design is not lying on top of the tile like a sticker that chips or fades over time by the stove—it is fused into the surface and calmly withstands steam, grease, and years of cooking without losing color or sharpness. I work in small batches, so the tiles come out the same size, while each one is hand-painted and uniquely its own.\n\nSince this is a custom order, we start with a short conversation about your space: I send you two or three sketch options, you choose and adjust the one you like, and only after approval do I begin production. I separately provide the surveyor with exact dimensions and layout so the installation goes without surprises.\n\nWhat is included in the order:\n- Consultation on palette, cabinets, and desired subject matter;\n- Two to three original sketches with revisions;\n- Hand-formed ceramic tile, hand-painted and fired;\n- Food-safe glaze suitable for kitchens;\n- Dimensions and layout scheme for the installer;\n- Careful packaging for delivery.
