Ceramics, Painting and Friends

Of the ton of clay on hand at the beginning of summer, Bellomo has turned 3/4 of it into a huge inventory of beautiful tiles.  He expects by September to run out of clay.  He is developing a new tile design to add to the six that are already in the collection, and soon he will finish creating an additional glaze choice, as well.  Besides the ceramic work his painting is going very well, too.

Bellomo speaks often of having wonderful friends.  His love of  friends, people and his work are easy to see as you walk through the welcoming entryway into the interior of his home.  There is generous light, color, and harmony that reveals the man in the art.  To quote him, "I spend many hours in the studio working very hard;  I seem to be happier than I have ever been".

Watch in the days ahead for Bellomo's new web site.  More information on the tiles and prices will be available there.  Advance information may be obtained by contacting him at bello25@msn.com.

In 1983, Philip Bellomo embarked on a creative journey that touched his interest in light and shadow and Middle Eastern Architecture. Moorish Screens were his inspiration. By combining porcelain and the magic of reduction firing, Bellomo completed the dream. 

Changing patterns of light and shadow as the sun traces over the tiles' filigree are a delight to the eye as they become functional window coverings or room dividers. The tiles filter out as much as 80% of the sun's rays, while still permitting the flow of air through the filigree without sacrificing privacy.

These important architectural screens are found throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Sicily and Spain.

Any day of the week finds this fine artist working in either his

Ceramic Studio or his Painting Studio.