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.

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    Houston Llew Spiritile 220 Stellar – Retired Art Tile with Starry Night Sky
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    Houston Llew Spiritle #260: Bloom (RETIRED)
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