Taylor Studios
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
ph: (340) 718-1364
fax: (340) 773-7836
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Hand Carved and Painted Tile
Hand Carved and Painted Tile
Our laminated concrete tile have a top layer that is colored and textured, and a backing that is the proper concrete mix for strength. The topping thickness varies from 1/4" to 1/2" as the size of the tile demands; and this can be carved with your name, house number, business logo, or any design you wish. The carved areas are painted with durable epoxy paints that we mix ourselves and will remain colorful for years.
Cast and hand painted sea grape leaves
Embossed and Hand Painted Tile
We have designed a series of four dancing mocko jumbie* figures on 8" by 8" tile that are embossed on the tile surface. The body of the tile can be a complimentary color to your decor, and the dancers themselves are hand painted to match your pallet.
(*Mocko Jumbie dancers are historically African stilt dancers. They are sometimes portrayed as scary spirits, and sometimes as joyful and playful. There are traditional costumes of grasses and masks, and carnival costumes of bright, glittery fabric. Young people in the islands are now practicing their stilt skills, and troupes are joining every block party, parade, and carnival tramp. For more information on the many marvelous aspects of West Indian culture, you can go to visitstcroix.com.)
Hand Painted Tile
We are in the process of developing a number of hand painted 6 X 6 tile designs, which can be made to order.
Hand painted art nouveau tile by Liza Taylor:
Le Cafe...
La Soupe...
Le Pain...
Le Sel...
Our latest work:
Monkey tile, 36"X36", designed and hand painted by Liza Taylor; used as medallion in center of patio floor area. The border matches the ceramic tile used in an adjacent bar top.
Details:
Hand carved and painted address plaque with hibiscus
Two sets of 8X8 Mocko Jumbie tile in two colors
One painted Mocko Jumbie tile, 8"X8"
Hand carved & painted 18"x 18"
Hand painted 3X3 for details and borders, and a mocko jumbie
ph: (340) 718-1364
fax: (340) 773-7836
mtaylor
