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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Visualization Technology and Digital Design Tools with Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We Create your very own mosaic sheets with the GLASS MOSAIC MESH Creator by Alttoglass. 3DSuperb by Alcor. The Azteca Experience by Azteca Cerámica. Home Design 3D by Azulev Grupo.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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Conversations Art Tile by David Shipley

Tile Talk

Southern California artist David Shipley has created a line of contemporary hand-painted ceramic art tile based upon his unique paintings and sculptures. David Shipley Conversation 5 | 12" x 18" Ceramic Tile Mural. David Shipley Conversation 7 | 12" x 18" Ceramic Tile Mural. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Vintage Tile Tour of Original Los Angeles Spec House

Tile Talk

The mural exhibits rare craftsmanship because the glazing appears to have the same detail of a hand-painted oil painting. Moving along to the sunny south-facing breakfast nook, I was amazed by the small format mosaic on the floor and the stunning murals of Montserrat. Breakfast nook mosaic floor and tile walls include a mural.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Before and after Cabrillo’s visit, the Chumash Indians populated the coastline, cruised through its coastal waters and lived off the land until Spanish Franciscan monks arrived in the 18th century on their mission-building quest through California. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA.