My Creative Process & Installation

Consultation with the client is the first step to get a feel for the space and the desired effect we want to establish. A rendering is then okayed before the work begins.

To create the tile mural, Carolyn first draws on tracing paper and then transfers the drawing to the tiles. The wax line work is applied either by hand or by silk screening. Carolyn often fires the tiles several times, and the glazes she employs cause the colors to change to a brilliant richness after the first firing. Carolyn likes to work in the cuerda seca method of a wax/oil line and raised glazes.

Installation

The tiles can be permanently installed or installed on removable panels. The panels fit together and are caulked so they appear as one, but can be removed or sold as art separately if the home is sold.

Payne Creations does not do permanent installations, but oversees the installation and can assist in finding a suitable installer. Payne Creations ensures that proper tile and materials are used for the application. Removable panels can be assembled in the studio and arrangements made for delivery.