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“Hi Gerrit and Gillian,Thank you for meeting with us on Sunday; a thoroughly enjoyable experience for us to meet two people who so enjoy what they are doing.As far as the picture below the wording “HALCYON DAYS” IS CONCERNED; we envisage a pair of Pied Kingfishers - one hovering in the foreground in fishing pose and the other in the background sitting on a branch (or reeds) hanging over the calm water. This can be on a single larger tile or 4 normal smaller tiles. We look forward to seeing your interpretation.Kind Regards, Guy and Jay”
Gillian suggested the following grout recipe for these aqua- green - gray tiles.Dry Mix Tylon grout powder, 2 Parts Ivory: 1 Part White: 1 Part Light Grey“Hi Gerrit and Gillian,Thank you for the wonderful Halcyon Days tile panel that you made for our new kitchen at Malgas and especially for having them ready within the time frame that you advised. We love them and will definitely send you before/after photographs of the tile installation above the gas hob once it is complete. The installation of the kitchen cupboards will commence early October, so the installation of the tiles should be complete by mid to end October.”The greens are very similar to the aqua green tiles used in this post, and is particulary suites to this Breede River riverfront cottage.Gillian Greer handpainted the decorative tile and with meticulous craftmanship she brought the Halcycon to life - but not without the normal ceramic curve balls - the first artwork buckled, the second one had to light a background colour applied and the third and successfull tile had to be painted - a solid week of painting!The client was forced to order more plain tiles due to unexpected kitchen changes - this did not present a problem as we keep batched of glaze for at least a month after having delivered the order - but in this case we had to first produce the hand pressed tiles - all within a week!”Hi Gerrit and Gillian,Thanks very much for pushing this through, with as they say, “A Dash of Speed”Once you let us know that the tiles are ready, we will collect them, if it suits you on a Saturday morning on our way to the Breede River.The builder phoned me to say that the tiles that have already been installed above the gas hob really looked fantastic - so well done Team Mytile!Kind Regards, Guy and Jay”











elza on 29 Nov 2010 at 1:45 pm #
No wonder Guy and Jay are so happy with this beautiful tile! This is one of the most beautiful of your art tiles we have seen so far - a real piece of art, Gillian!! It took some time but what a result. We cannot wait to see a total picture of this kitchen - once again it will be unique - a one off. It is also a feather in your cap that Guy and Jay - like so many of your other satisfied clients - are so happy with the way you executed their wishes.
Gerrit Oosthuizen on 05 Dec 2010 at 11:57 am #
Thank you Elza - with all its simpliziyty - this contract was taxing due to the deadlines involved - but like always - we did deliver a stunning project on time!
Southern Art Ceramics » Smoky Aqua Green Handmade Tiles Are The Ideal Compliment For A Riverside Cottage. on 04 Mar 2011 at 3:00 pm #
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elza on 07 Mar 2011 at 3:59 pm #
I just have to make another comment! I have studied Gillians painting again and I can hear the wings flapping!! It is so alive and beautiful. Must be wonderful to look at this whenever one uses the hob. Cooking at it’s most pleasant, I can imagine!