tales from the great art experiment

[kristenfalkirk]

Fruits of last evening’s self-induced timeout. Should fire to a very pale pink with black linework. I did a lot of similar work as a printmaker and it seems to have stuck. 😍 #customtile #linework #backsplash #printmakerturnedtilemaker (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJyhihQF_HD/?igshid=h7uv6bjdedcw

[kristenfalkirk]

Some simple. Some not. Giving myself permission to experiment after being glued to the news and rage donating for two days. (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJxHfRHF7gI/?igshid=1p3lg91qk5n4q

[kristenfalkirk]

Mottled, muted and a bit earthy- my version of the primary colors. 😍 Trying to open my thoughts to new color ways this year. Triad tiles shown in Brick, Ironstone and Storm. #customtile #brick #storm #ironstone #backsplash #mottledcolor (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqvJAlFWEk/?igshid=ahvfydqjjbg6

[kristenfalkirk]

My humble homage to the Star + Cross tile motif- glazed in contemporary color ways. Many rabbit holes were discovered when researching the origins of these shapes- a rich history, indeed. Shown in Blue River, Paloma, and Emerald. #starandcross #handcuttile #customtile #backsplash #tiledesign #showertile (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJoLZalFL7i/?igshid=ndu8dpriw5ws

[kristenfalkirk]

It’s no secret that I love the water. My only personal goal for 2021? Learn to sail. In advance of warmer weather and of studying sailing terms, I give you my new Hull tiles in Paloma and Jib tiles in Blue River. #sailinginto2021 #customtile #tiledesign #backsplash #jib #hull #partsofasailboat (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJl6JB_lwGq/?igshid=103swwfrt3k30

[kristenfalkirk]

Last firing of the year did not disappoint. Meet my new Tide Pools tiles in Fern glaze. #customtile #tidepools #tiledesign (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjwAtzFWKt/?igshid=1is0ltzt9cebb

[kristenfalkirk]

I’m ending the year feeling grateful for the positives, the new knowledge gathered and the hope that we all will be ok. A gracious thank you for liking, friending, commenting, sharing and purchasing my work- each has been a nod that I’m moving in the right direction. I’ve never felt more ‘right’ in my place in life and I’m so grateful to the universe. Onward! #sailinginto2021 (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd75j2lB_3/?igshid=xq8xqql747w6

[kristenfalkirk]

Last firing of the year! Super excited to see these stone impressions on the other side. 😍 #customtile #backsplash #sailinginto2021 (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZl5BWlcT3/?igshid=h3xqi2ahkeal

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Sounds of the studio. #sailinginto2021 #newtiles #blueriver #customtile #tiledesign #glazemeditation (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJY8kVznYUY/?igshid=evmib5cy4nrv

[kristenfalkirk]

Part of my life I spend in software engineering. But this week? Totally analog. Spending the time refining and glazing new offerings for 2021. Can’t wait to show you!! #customtile #sailinginto2021 #backsplash #fireplacedesign (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWG3n2lV6f/?igshid=198gsrwsobzjm

[kristenfalkirk]

Frozen morning hike along the lake @mountstfrancis #breathe #landscape (at Mount St. Francis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRX5FlFHrr/?igshid=1ne5yatm64pya

[kristenfalkirk]

Today, a breath of fresh, calm air that is Stoney White. I learned that a very thin layer of SW glaze creates a ‘toasted marshmallow’ look to the tile, which I love! It’s these happenstance (chemistry-induced) findings that make this job so satisfying for this science and art loving soul. #customtile #triangletile #backsplash #backsplashdesign (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJG0uEolbBo/?igshid=dnfjjmviik9m

[kristenfalkirk]

Glaze spotlight: Ironstone. A glaze with rich layers of deep mustard, ochre and chocolate. Plays well with other colors to create a vibrant coziness. #customtile #ironstone #backsplash #tiledesign (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJETo1XFW-R/?igshid=qeqc5kjtbgyb

[kristenfalkirk]

This year has been filled with collaborations with amazingly gifted women. One such project was the interior of a new brewery in Butchertown (Louisville) with Jaclyn Journey and Amanda Jacobs of @journeyandjacobs . After the design brief was given to me, and we’d collaborated on glazes, they gave me free reign on the design and shapes. I can’t articulate how wonderful it is for an artist to be told- go do what you do best. After the tile was fired and glazed I spent an amazing few weeks installing this gorgeousness. It was utterly magical to see it come to life and I felt so lucky to be a part of this stunning space. I even added some hand painted bits and a custom block print! Thank you, Amanda and Jaclyn, for allowing me to add my art to the @ten20beer brewery! Pro tip: the beer is as delicious as the space it’s served in- enjoy! #customtile #hospitalitydesign #brewerydesign #tiledcolumns #blockprint #gotolouisville (at TEN20 Craft Brewery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8ch2VFda9/?igshid=e89vfl11ezic

[kristenfalkirk]

So. Many. Options. (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6CsyIFug4/?igshid=udgdzhb6gshk

[kristenfalkirk]

Process: Glaze A + Glaze B = something new and gorgeous. Attempting to categorize my layers after a glaze session so that I can recreate in the future. Part of my Eclectic Mix series. #customtile #glazesession #freshfromthekiln #backsplash (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3SXf0F4E4/?igshid=1sbapvac11i4e

[kristenfalkirk]

Have I mentioned that I love what I do? I’m incredibly lucky to have found my passion AND the opportunity to do so. Also digging this Kite trifecta of Stoney White, Kelp and Camel. #kite #kelp #camel #stoneywhite #customtile #feelinglucky #backsplash (at Floyd County, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0lT-dF02U/?igshid=1ecdtvl3s7m8c