It’s Cozy Candle Season.

Now that fall has arrived, I have embraced it by lighting a Pumpkin Spice candle every morning while I pray, journal and meditate upon Jesus, “the author and finisher of our faith”. It’s what gets me through the day. The harvest season is a time to give thanks daily, although I try to do this in all seasons, this particular time for me is special. The cooler air in the morning invigorates me to walk or garden and the evenings are a perfect temperature for patio dinners. As my last blog indicated, there is a change in the atmosphere. I…

A Change of Atmosphere

September 13, 2021September 17, 2021 Categories: Arizona · handmade · Holiday shows · installations · Mosaic bench · mosaics · Southwest ArtTags: art · ceramics · clay · custom tile · design · holiday shows 2021 · inspiration · Mosaic bench · Robin Chlad · Robin Chlad Designs · tucson1 Comment

September is my favorite month. It’s the beginning of a new season, it’s my mom’s birthday month and everyone and everything seems to get back to a routine. Oh, the temps are still hot in Tucson but the earth has a subtle change in degrees, with longer shadows and slightly cooler evenings. I anticipate the fall from a distance with pumpkin everything. There is a change in the atmosphere in more ways than one. As an artist in business for over 33 years I go through patterns of change, then comfort then change again. Just when I think I have…

Outdoor Decor

July 7, 2021February 19, 2023 Categories: Arizona · Art and Health · ceramics · handmade · installations · mosaics · sculpture · UncategorizedTags: Agave cactus · aloe vera · bird art · birds · bunny · Butterfly · cactus · cactus flowers · ceramics · clay · design · gambel quail · handmade tile · hummingbirds · indoor outdoor · inspiration · Jane Hamilton Fine Art Gallery · llesser gold finch · Mosaic bench · mosaic tile · mosaic wall decor · mosaic workshop · mosaics · outdoor art · poppies · pottery · quail · Robin Chlad · Robin Chlad Designs · tucson · Tucson galleryLeave a comment

As we are discovering this year, folks are relocating in large numbers to Arizona, many are choosing Tucson to settle. I say to all the newbies, Welcome to Tucson. There are 10 good months of pleasant weather here and outdoor living is what we have become accustom to. So, it’s no surprise that folks want to find art that suits their home but also their courtyard, patios, and pool sides. I’m your gal and happy to oblige. Here are two new mosaic panels that are suited for outdoor decor. They are 3-d sculpted tile features mixed with flat piece handmade…

Mosaic Mural; Corrales, New Mexico Style

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 Categories: 2016 · ceramics · Flowers · handmade · installations · mosaicsTags: aloe garden · barrel cactus · ceramic · ceramics · clay · contemporary folk art · custom tile · desert · desert flowers · designer tile · flowers · folk art · garden art · handmade · Hummingbird · inspirational · mosaics · nature · outdoor art · pottery · prickly pear cactus · quails · red bird · Robin Chlad · sculpture · southwest · tile · whimsey · yuccaLeave a comment

A finished mosaic back splash is a perfect touch to a custom home, Corrales, New Mexico style. Incorporating handmade tiles of barrel cactus, flowering Yucca, flowering agave, and flowering aloe, along with a Jack Rabbit, butterflies, purple cactus, a family of quail,gecko, hummingbirds, and the sun peaking through the clouds. The project took two days to install. The owners were so gracious to me as well as their 6 well behaved cats. Since I never got around to Go Pro-ing the installation, here are some still shots of the process. My travels…

My New Mexico Trip

July 21, 2016 Categories: 2016 · Art and Health · ceramics · handmade · installationsTags: aloe garden · cactus · ceramic · clay · Clay Festival · craft show · garden · garden art · gifts · hummers · hummingbirds · jackrabbits · mosaics · mud · nature · New Mexico · ornaments · pottery · quail · Robin Chlad · sculpture · Silver City · tileLeave a comment

My trip to Corrales, New Mexico is fast approaching. I have been hired to install a tile mural in a residence. The tile is pretty much completed…fired and laid out. Even though it’s a fairly small size mural, only 48″ x 24″ tall, the challenge is getting it to fit in an intermittent concave niche, sight unseen. That means allowing for slight design changes. I am positive it will all work out beautifully. This is the basic tile layout with an aloe garden and hummers, flowering fence post cactus and blooming yuccas and blackbirds. This is all handmade tile, glazed…

Arroyo Garden Murals

April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 Categories: 2016 · Art and Health · ceramics · Flowers · installations · mosaicsTags: agave · barrel cactus · birds · Butterfly · cactus · cactus wren · ceramic · ceramics · clay · colorful · desert garden · flowers · garden art · gecko · grout · handmade · Hummingbird · jackrabbit · mosaic tile · mosaics · Murals · nature · quail · red bird · Robin Chlad · saguaro · santa rita purple prickly pear · tile · tiled murals · tucson · yellow merigolds1 Comment

Last week was the completion of the tiled murals I was hired to make and install. This is my first commercial job and it actually went pretty smoothly. No different than installing for homes. Well… maybe a little different. It’s a mans world in a construction zone. Being one of the 3 women…everyone was very respectful and helpful. As promised, I told you I would post pics of the project. I didn’t have a Go-Pro. I wish I could’ve had one but maybe the next project, which is coming up this summer. I decided to have professional pictures done of…

New Work in the Old Pueblo

February 7, 2016 Categories: 2016 · ceramics · February · New AdventuresTags: aloes · birds · Butterfly · cactus · ceramic · clay · fish · flowers · garden · garden art · handmade · jack rabbit · mosaics · nature · Robin Chlad · Rocky Point · saguaro2 Comments

So it’s February. January flew by. I feel I was only present for half of January because what ever was going around…..you name it, I caught it! I am glad to see January ’16 leave. And good riddance. Meanwhile, I have been busy with new designs for an up coming tile mosaic job I have been hired to create. It’s always exciting to have a new challenge, a reprieve from the daily bread and butter. I will give you a sneak preview…..based on the mural I designed and created for a Rocky Point, Mexico sea side residence over the summer/ 2015. I…

Something to do, see and touch.

August 12, 2014 Categories: Botanical pottery · ceramics · Classes · Clay · Fall schedule · sculptureTags: ceramic · Chiles · classes · clay · exhibit · fall schedule · flowers · garden art · pumpkins · sculpure · tile · Tohono Chul ParkLeave a comment

We are almost half way through August and that means I need to get serious about building inventory for the upcoming fall shows. I will be offering one more month of classes for September, then change gears and will focus on fall and holiday sales. My September Classes will begin Tuesday,Sept. 2 for 4 weeks. I will be teaching something seasonal. Sculpted Pumpkins! Who doesn’t love a cute pumpkin in time for the harvest/Halloween/ Day of the Dead holidays. The cost will be $125.00, includes semi private instructions, use of tools, clay and glazes. I will be posting a…

June is Wedding Month. Give something unique.

May 28, 2014May 28, 2014 Categories: Botanical pottery · ceramics · Clay · Fruit · handmade · ornaments · pomegranate · UncategorizedTags: agave · cactus · celebrations · ceramics · clay · desert · dinner party · dishes · food · food safe glaze · fruit · functional pottery · gifts · handmade · June · keepsakes · ornaments · pomegranates · poppy flower · prickly pear cactus · receptions · Robin Chlad · saguaro · serving dishes · spoon rests · Weddings · whimsical1 Comment

June is the month for weddings. Do you know anyone who is getting married this summer? I do. My nephew is getting married. I am excited for him and his future wife. His mom and dad are so proud. And I know what I am going to give them. One of my botanical pottery pieces. I have recently designed some fun, whimsical serving dishes, spoon rests, dipping bowls, candle holders, change catchers. I also have keepsakes for weddings and anniversaries. It’s a tradition to give a pomegranate to a Jewish wedding couple. Why…

New Botanical Pottery, Agave Cactus

May 28, 2014 Categories: UncategorizedTags: Agave cactus · botanical · cactus · candle holder · ceramic · change holder · clay · desert · food safe · functional · nature · pottery · Robin Chlad · rustic · serving dish · spoon rests · table setting · turquoise matt glazeLeave a comment

Agave Serving Dish set. One of my favorite plants of the Sonoran Desert is the Agave Cactus. There are many different agaves but all of them hold inspiring beauty. What attracts me to them is their elegant long leaves, their texture and their spikey sillouette against the landscapes. And so I have created these whimsical serving plates or spoon rests. It makes a great table decor or give as a wedding gift. Each one is handmade from highfire clay and glazes with food safe glazes. These are available through my website at http://www.robinchladdesigns.artspan.com

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