About us
I am an artisan who has been studying and working on the techniques of hand painting tiles, specifically, azulejos. I craft almost all details, from making the glaze and the cobalt wash (paint), to the process of tile glazing. I review and fix each and every tile individually before beginning the fun part: painting. Tiles are then fired in the kiln for several hours. It is a quite long and rewarding process!
Blue Garden Tiles was conceived from my passion for the azulejos (Portuguese tiles) that embellish the streets, homes, shops, gardens, and any space that allows for the addition of these fabulous mosaics, throughout Portugal. I was introduced to this form of art through my Portuguese grandparents, inciting my interest and fascination in the practice. My tiles are hand glazed and hand painted, no stencils or imprints are used. I apply the same techniques that have been used for over four centuries, which ensures that the tiles are durable and temperature-tolerant. I hope you enjoy my tiles. Some were inspired by antique mosaics, some were uniquely created in my studio, using my own drawings. In either case, they were all made with love!