My new project: Hidden Hearth Ceramics
Tiny clay canvases, artfully fired and sustainably made.
Hidden Hearth Ceramics is my new small-batch tile studio, where I create hand-illustrated designs that are fired onto tile in small runs. Because my kiln is wee!
The Whidbey Delft Tile Collection are 4X4 ceramic tiles created as a love letter to the wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, in the style of traditional Dutch Delftware.
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Corners 4X4 Tile
"Bay" Gull 4X4 Tile
Sea Gull plus words 4X4 Tile
American Bushtit 4X4 tile
Little Brown Bat plus words 4X4 Tile
Little Brown Bat 4X4 Tile
Red Wing Blackbird plus words 4X4 Tile
Red Wing Blackbird 4X4 Tile
California Quail plus words 4X4 Tile
California Quail 4X4 Tile
Steller's Jay plus words 4X4 Tile
Steller's Jay 4X4 Tile
Great Horned Owl plus words 4X4 Tile
Great Horned Owl 4X4 Tile
Shore Crab plus words 4X4 Tile
Shore Crab 4X4 Tile
Pacific Blue Mussels plus words 4X4 Tile
Pacific Blue Mussels 4X4 Tile
Orca with Salmon Hat plus words 4X4 Tile
Orca plus Salmon Hat
Harbor Seal plus words 4X4 Tile
Harbor Seal 4X4 Tile
Grey Whale plus words 4X4 Tile
Grey Whale 4x4 Tile
Bullwhip Kelp plus words
Bull Kelp 4X4 tile
Douglas Fir plus words 4X4 Tile
Douglas Fir 4X4 tile
Deer Fern plus words 4X4 Tile
Deer Fern 4X4 Tile
Evergreen Huckleberry plus words 4X4 Tile
Evergreen Huckleberry 4 X 4 tile
Banana Slug plus words 4X4 Tile
Banana Slug 4X4 Tile
Black-tailed Deer plus words 4X4 Tile
Black-tailed Deer 4X4 Tile
Langley Dog plus Latin 4X4 Tile
Langley Dog 4X4 Tile
Eastern Cottontail plus words 4X4 Tile
Eastern Cottontail 4X4 Tile
Coyote plus words 4X4 Tile
Coyote 4X4 Tile
Roosevelt Elk "Bruiser" plus words 4X4 Tile
Roosevelt Elk "Bruiser" 4X4 Tile
Pacific Tree Frog plus words 4X4 Tile
Pacific Tree Frog 4X4 Tile
Townsend's Chipmunk plus words 4X4 Tile
Townsend's Chipmunk 4X4 Tile
Every tile begins as one of my original illustrations. The artwork is made into modern transfers that are applied by hand, and fired in my studio kiln to permanently fuse the image with the clay body.
I use Fireclay tile, which is sustainably made in Spokane, Washington. I’ve attached hanging hardware to each tile, and they can either be framed or unframed if you’d like it as an art object. They also can be incorporated into your home design as a backsplash to a sink or behind a stove or even for use in the floor.
How it’s made
The Whidbey Delft Ware Collection
Each vintage or thrifted ceramic ware piece is transformed with original Delft-inspired artwork. Using rescued dishware keeps useful objects in circulation and celebrates the imperfections that come with age and use.Because the ware is sourced second-hand, quantities are limited and no two pieces are alike.
American Bush tit mug, Grey Whale stackable mug, Douglas Fir oval dish
American Bush tit mug, Sea Gull cereal/soup bowl, Shore Crab small round dish
California Quail Tea Pot, Deer Fern saki/tea cups, Tile Tray/Frame
Small Sea Gull tea pot, 2 stackable Bullwhip Kelp mugs
In production! The Vintage Northwest Collection are 3X6 and 4X4 ceramic tiles embellished with and inspired by nostalgic Pacific Northwest imagery from antique PNW postcards, photos, and other intriguing ephemera.
Still in the design stage, launching Spring 2026.
If you are interested in finding out when they will be available, sign up for my postcard list below.
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Where to Find Hidden Hearth Tiles
Hidden Hearth tiles are currently available in limited runs.
Craft Fairs: Come see them in person at the Cultus Bay Gardens Winter Market Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 28-30th and Saturday and Sunday December 6 & 7th, 11AM-4PM.
Coming Soon: Retail Locations
Socials: You can find me at Bluesky where I will post new designs and art nuggets.
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If you’d like to receive seasonal postcards letting you know more about what other collections I’ll be making in the studio and where to find Hidden Hearth creations, fill out the below form.