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Arto Brick

Diary of a Tile Addict

The company’s founder Arto Alajian was born in Alexandria, Egypt and classically trained in the arts. Lyon Cement Tile Marias Cement Tile Santa Clara Cement Tile. The most magnificent of their collections is their Artillo tiles. SD100C SD103B SD147A. Adobe Smooth Bastogne. Arto Brick.

Lebanon 96
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Tile Tuesday: The Many Meanings of “Encaustic”

Kitchens for Living

What is encaustic painting? Encaustic painting involves beeswax, resin and pigments in varying combinations. One of my paintings, SurfAcing, 2014 12″X12″ Encaustic mixed media on wood boards. Encaustic painting predates oil painting and was used to create portraits on mummy casings dating back to 100BC in Egypt.

Tile 100
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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio. The method of Silk Screening transfers an outlined image onto the tile.