tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post6032359071739210272..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Hand Painted ceramic tiles are backGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-41049640573564562522016-12-05T06:40:51.583-07:002016-12-05T06:40:51.583-07:00I'm glad you found me. Thank you for your ver...I'm glad you found me. Thank you for your very nice compliment. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-62774308775876880352016-12-05T00:06:12.463-07:002016-12-05T00:06:12.463-07:00We’ve been stumbling around the internet and found...We’ve been stumbling around the internet and found your blog along the way. <br /><br />We love your work! What a great corner of the internet :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pavetile.com.au/" rel="nofollow">pave tile</a><br /><br />Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368099545751776581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-28372772450497122252013-03-22T04:11:56.140-06:002013-03-22T04:11:56.140-06:00what a hand painting on ceramic tiles i really lik...what a hand painting on <a href="http://www.stsflooring.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">ceramic tiles</a> i really like it keep going on <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773102121861412916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-82962531274797888532011-06-24T08:11:54.167-06:002011-06-24T08:11:54.167-06:00Hi Karen, Hand painted tiles have become so expen...Hi Karen, Hand painted tiles have become so expensive and doing an entire wainscoting or even a wall (as is often done in Portugal) is usually beyond everyones budget. That's why painting them yourself is a great idea. The materials are not expensive, easily available and there is always a kiln handy whose owner, for a small fee, will fire your tiles.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-13571084133484411662011-06-24T08:06:52.854-06:002011-06-24T08:06:52.854-06:00Hi Mark, I do both. The more intricate designs, ...Hi Mark, I do both. The more intricate designs, such as portraits, I first draw onto mylar and then transfer with special red Saral paper onto bisqueware (once fired clay). Also, if I'm asked to paint repeat tiles I use a sponse (special paper and tracing the designs with holes punched and then dusted with charcoal). The charcoal leaves a pattern on the clay which is then easily traced by painting the outline with a base color (manganese). Often, I paint freehand, it's faster and less rigid and leaves plenty of room for interpretation.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-32579018227958502122011-06-24T07:53:55.262-06:002011-06-24T07:53:55.262-06:00Hi, Gina - Your posts are always inspiring. I wond...Hi, Gina - Your posts are always inspiring. I wonder, do you ever transfer designs to the ceramics, or is your tile art all freehand?Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-61235919691814927442011-06-23T13:34:19.050-06:002011-06-23T13:34:19.050-06:00I'm in love with the bathroom in the first pic...I'm in love with the bathroom in the first pic. Your tiles are exquisite, Gina. I have some old blue and white Portuguese tiles that I treasure, and seeing yours takes me right back to happy memories of my childhood in Portugal.Karen @ Pas Grand-Chosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735158798201053231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-38934118839060222702011-06-23T12:38:22.117-06:002011-06-23T12:38:22.117-06:00Dear Georgianna, I just know that one day you wil...Dear Georgianna, I just know that one day you will come for a visit. <br />Your last post of your photographs from Europe, is incredible. What a very special gift you have. <br />Have a wonderful week my so very talented friend.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-78884360646626338732011-06-23T12:35:02.470-06:002011-06-23T12:35:02.470-06:00Hi Blue Moon, I can show you how.Hi Blue Moon, I can show you how.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-53507164970380249232011-06-23T12:33:53.939-06:002011-06-23T12:33:53.939-06:00Hi Barbara, We will have a great time painting. ...Hi Barbara, We will have a great time painting. Because you areso familiar with Italian ceramics it will be interesting for me to see how your type of painting relates to Maiolica.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-23214964548751608272011-06-23T12:25:01.577-06:002011-06-23T12:25:01.577-06:00Dear Karin, Your school English is perfect. Wish...Dear Karin, Your school English is perfect. Wish I could speak and write all the languages that you know.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-29120420568187880392011-06-23T11:56:03.695-06:002011-06-23T11:56:03.695-06:00With antiques or/and some other designs there is h...With antiques or/and some other designs there is hardly anything really new, but 'here and there', by luck, some improvement or a new/fresh/uptadet idea.<br />You certainly full-fill this! <br /> <br />I would love to come to your workshop as well!<br /><br />Many greetings from Périgord,<br />Karin<br /><br />I do have to apologize for my poor 'school-English'! But who could read any of my comments in German?LaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-34080978875676182902011-06-23T11:09:26.993-06:002011-06-23T11:09:26.993-06:00I can't wait!!! Only 3 more weeks :) Yippee!...I can't wait!!! Only 3 more weeks :) Yippee!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-8284101620948166572011-06-23T10:23:27.948-06:002011-06-23T10:23:27.948-06:00love your talent~love your talent~a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60365874147174873462011-06-23T10:15:02.828-06:002011-06-23T10:15:02.828-06:00Sigh, you keep tempting me, dear Gina! I would LOV...Sigh, you keep tempting me, dear Gina! I would LOVE to attend your workshop. (This year has already become so hectic. More travel ahead and we're practically using machetes to get the garden under control after being away so much.) You inspire me, though. I love your work so much.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a just lovely weekend! xo – gGeorgiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298718026210625558noreply@blogger.com