(Exmore, Virginia)........New Ravenna Mosaics is proud to announce a new collection of Plaid and Gingham mosaics designed by Sara Baldwin. Available in jewel glass and natural stone the collection is comprised of five classic designs — Rory, Hamish, Bonnie, Conner, and McIntyre. The mosaics are all hand cut and assembled on the Eastern Shore of Virginia where New Ravenna Mosaics employs over 100 artisans to create their handcrafted tile designs. Baldwin grew up on a nearby farm and loved …
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The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Butterflies to Peacocks
JoAnn reviews the best tile of 2012 in delicate display and jewel hues The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Butterflies to Peacocks.These reviews on the Decorating Diva are roundups of her point of view. Mosaic Art Now says of Tileista, whose full list of articles live on one page: “Tileista” is a monthly column that explores the beauty of artisan tile. JoAnn Locktov is the author of two books (Mosaic Art and Style, The Art of Mosaic Design) and numerous articles on …
The Best of Tileista: Tiles & Mosaics from Story Telling to Material Alchemy
JoAnn reviews the best tile of 2012 with four stories, one of which is. The Best of Tileista: Tiles & Mosaics from Story Telling to Material Alchemy. Mosaic Art Now says of Tileista, whose full list of articles live on one page: “Tileista” is a monthly column that explores the beauty of artisan tile. JoAnn Locktov is the author of two books (Mosaic Art and Style, The Art of Mosaic Design) and numerous articles on contemporary mosaics and tile. Her public relations firm Bella …
New Ravenna Mosaics Introduces Parquet Tile in Glass and Stone Designed by Sara Baldwin
(Exmore, Virginia)........New Ravenna Mosaics introduces its new parquet tile designed by Sara Baldwin in jewel glass and natural stone. The four patterns,Truman, Newman, Rubrik, and Marshall, are inspired by the 17th century parquetry wood floors, a technique originally created for Versailles. In mosaic, each design has a linear structure, with the glass or stone cut on a water jet and assembled by hand at the New Ravenna studio in Exmore, Virginia. According to Baldwin, founder and …
Celebrate Spring with New Ravenna Mosaics
(Exmore, VA)........The fresh, vibrant colors of spring are celebrated in new mosaics from Sara Baldwin, founder and creative director of New Ravenna Mosaics. Made entirely by hand in Virginia, the mosaics are inspired by the inlay technique which originated in the 17th century India. Baldwin interprets her fascination with the cultures of South Asia, replacing traditional bone and mother of pearl with brilliant jewel glass and natural stone. Fiona, Jacqueline Vine and Climbing Vine are delicate …