​Ted Zawistowski has been a St. James artisan for 8 years.  He is a self-taught tile artist, having learned by observation, study and “doing.”  He began his artistic pursuits as therapy after open-heart surgery in 2007.  He combines color, shape, texture and form to craft his own style in items that are both functional and beautiful.  Examples of his work are trays, table tops, benches and wine racks.  A more recent pursuit is a series of coaster sets from photos transferred under heat to tiles.  Several commissioned works have helped him “stretch” his style while pursuing and growing this interesting craft. 


   


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