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My love of art began in my childhood in Salina, Kansas. I always wanted to be an artist. After earning a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, I taught art in Kansas City for many years. Payne Creations Tile started in 1984, as I had long dreamed of achieving excellence in a specialized art medium that would lead to self-employment as an artist.

Payne Creations had humble beginnings. I started in a two-bedroom, second-floor apartment. I used tile to depict historical scenes of Kansas City though a unique process I developed of silk screening glass glazes. I designed and glazed the tiles, then ran a few blocks to the basement of a friend¹s house where I had my first kilns. After making trips back and forth to the kilns, carrying tiles up and down two flights of stairs, I soon wished I had picked a lighter media. I had nothing but a vision, but at the least I needed work space so I applied for a business loan from my home town bank with the help of my parents' signature for collateral. Eventually I bought a house that was suitable and since then I have added 1500 square feet. It has become the permanent art studio for Payne Creations.

The work of Payne Creations includes tile murals, restoration projects, signage, accent tiles, donor walls, and gift tiles depicting local history and American quilt patterns.



One of a kind commissioned art, is Carolyn's passion. Always busy working on ceramic murals for golfers, wine enthusiasts, outdoor chefs (Patio art), and art lovers in general. Carolyn dedicates her efforts to those few individuals who are wanting art which is unique, personalized, and more than just a cut above the usual, a whole level above the usual. Contact Carolyn and find out what is possible for you.

Commissions include:

Ashland University - Chapel Ashland Ohio - Exterior Facade Fornt of Chapel.

Cabot Westside Health system - Donor wall for Saint Lukes KC Health System.

Shawnee Mission Indian museum - Shawnee Mission KS - Donor wall.

City of North Kansas City, North Kansas City, MO. Historic mural for the lobby of new community center commissioned by the citizens of North Kansas City, MO.

J.C. Nichols Co., Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO Since 1986 Carolyn has been commissioned for numerous projects as the tile artisan for the Country Club Plaza, founded in 1922 in the style of Seville, Spain..

Kansas City Free Health Clinic, Kansas City, MO. Donor wall for their new facility.

Park University, Parkville, MO. Lobby mural for administration building depicting history for the 125th celebration and college becoming a university in 2000.

Saint James Catholic School, Liberty, MO. Tile mural and donor wall for new addition.

St. Pius X High School, Kansas City, MO. Donor wall for new addition.

Synergy Services, Inc. Parkville, MO. Donor wall with logos in design.

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter, Des Moines, IA. Donor wall for lobby.

Harrah¹s Casino, East Chicago, IL Murals for the International Cafe.

LaQuinta Mansion/Wesleyan College, Bartlesville, OK Restoration which included pattern tile for two fountains, tile for central patio and tower, and two garden benches.

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Baker's Junction food court mural for the student union.

School of Social Welfare/ University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Lobby mural and side panels to coordinate after a 3-year capital fund raising campaign.

Tri County Mental Health Services, Inc. Maplewoods College, Kansas City, MO. Donor wall.

Casada Villa Nursing Home, Kansas City, MO. Lobby mural of building rendering.

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. Building signage.

Lakewood Development, Lee's Summit, MO. Logo tile markers for entry columns.



Carolyn's work has been featured in the following publications:

Better Homes and Gardens, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, House Beautiful, Professional Builder Luxury Homes, Country Decorating Ideas Bedrooms and Baths, Country Living, The Guild Designer Source Book, Tile Letter, Tile & Decorative Surfaces, Flash Point/Tile Heritage Foundation, PACE Interior Architecture/Hong Kong, PACE Interior Beaute¹/Hong Kong
Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Heritage Foundation
For research and preservation of ceramic surfaces.

 TCA
TCA
Tile Council of America, Inc.
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