PAYNE CREATIONS

Since childhood, art has been the driving force of my life. Born and raised in rural Kansas, I have always been fascinated with creative patterns of nature. I have an innate sense of color that is felt in my work. After earning a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, I moved to Kansas City where I enjoyed an art teaching career for many years. I exhibited my paintings in numerous art shows in Kansas city during my teaching years. At the same time I explored many avenues of expression for my art. My exploration took me on several European tours where I noted the widespread use, durability, and vivid color of tile art. I found my medium! In 1984, I left a secure teaching position, to pursue a career as a tile artist. As the years unfolded, I never stopped exploring and, though I had found my medium, I wanted to continue experimenting with the technical aspects of this ancient art form. The result? A signature style of ceramic glazing that blends impressionistic painting..

Primary location: Kansas City United States