Houston Llew Retired Spiritiles




About the Artist

Houston started enameling in a hot Atlanta garage in 2008, after finding himself unemployed in the middle of the great recession and in need of an artistic medium of his talents. Through fortuitous circumstances, Houston met the master enamelist Zingaro and followed him around, shadowing the artist around his studio until he gave Houston the keys to enameling that would later evolve into his first work - Spiritiles.

For months he spent every waking hour over a kiln, experimenting, sketching, living on only "ramen and beer". Houston says that the only reason his art exists today is because he had no other option - no job to fall back on, no security other than what he could create himself. This tenacity kept Houston going so that when one thing wouldn't work, he would step back, retool, and try a new path.

Houston is infamous for "spitballing" ideas and trying seemingly crazy things just to see if they work. By harnessing that constant experimentation, his artistry evolved from enameled imagery to a combined image and story design. From the beginning, what pushed Houston forward was the uplifting thoughts and musings. This became the cornerstone of his work- create art that inspires, uplifts, and brings a hopeful connection to life.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or discovering Spiritiles for the first time, the Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, Arizona, is the perfect place to explore meaningful, handcrafted artwork that tells a story.

Visit today and discover why collectors nationwide trust Ian Russell Gallery for fine art and rare Spiritiles!













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    Enamel artwork Spiritile #295 “Sidestep” by Houston Llew featuring a vibrant blue crab on a beach with the quote “Life’s a beach… sometimes you have to sidestep the chaos.”
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #296 “Taste of Summer” featuring vibrant red watermelon slices with the quote: “The seeds are there to make the rest of life that much sweeter.”
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #241 ‘Americano’ – Glass-on-copper art tile featuring a steaming cup of coffee, perfect for coffee lovers, kitchen decor, and caffeine enthusiasts
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #284 ‘Brush Stroke’ – Glass-on-copper art tile featuring an artistic paintbrush design with an inspiring quote, perfect for artists and creatives.
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #274 ‘Fresh Ride’ – Handcrafted glass enamel art tile featuring a vintage bicycle with an inspirational quote about life's journey.
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #290 ‘Frosty’ – Glass-on-copper art tile featuring a snowman with a red scarf, perfect for holiday decor and collector gifts.
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    Heartstrings Spiritile by Houston Llew – Handcrafted glass enamel on copper art tile featuring musical design and heartfelt quote, available at Ian Russell Gallery.
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    Houston Llew Spiritile: Jack #289 (RETIRED)
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #247 ‘Liquid Courage’ – Handcrafted glass enamel art tile featuring an artistic whiskey bottle and glass design, perfect for bourbon and whiskey lovers
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #274 ‘On Point’ – Handcrafted glass enamel artwork featuring a vibrant cactus design, symbolizing resilience and strength.
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    Wing It Spiritile by Houston Llew – Handcrafted glass enamel on copper art tile featuring a whimsical flying hummingbird and inspirational quote, available at Ian Russell Gallery.
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #278 ‘Allure’ – Handcrafted glass enamel artwork featuring a captivating ocean wave, symbolizing beauty, mystery, and adventure.
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    Chrysalis Spiritile by Houston Llew – Handcrafted glass enamel on copper art tile featuring a butterfly and inspirational quote, available at Ian Russell Gallery
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    Houston Llew Spiritile 172 Feather Friends – Retired Art Tile with Birds
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    Houston Llew Spiritile 247 Piece of Me – Retired Art Tile with Puzzle Pieces
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    Houston Llew Spiritile #274 ‘Sea Worthy’ – Handcrafted glass enamel artwork featuring a classic wooden sailboat on the water, symbolizing adventure and resilience.
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