{"title":"NEW 2019 Spiritiles | Houston Llew","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/files\/1-_Spring_Collection_19_2x1_91bcaf94-dc30-475e-b9c0-e5f4919e78f0_600x600.jpg?v=1548773243\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Atlanta, Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Spiritile is handmade according to the same dimensions following the golden mean ratio. With a quirky smile, Houston likes to say these artworks are “Created as windows of the enlightened spirit,” inspiring those who interact with them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile every piece has its own unique essence, all are created to live in community with the others, giving an eclectic collector limitless possibilities of personal expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;  width:600px; margin-left: auto ; margin-right: auto ;}\n\t\/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mc_embed_signup\"\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate=\"\" action=\"\/\/artisansbench.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=28151d95ffd8f15581add5d25\u0026amp;id=e648d19a59\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHouston Llew Collectors Newsletter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indicates-required\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e indicates required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-field-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"mce-EMAIL\"\u003eEmail Address \u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-field-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"mce-FNAME\"\u003eFirst Name \u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"text\" value=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" class=\"required\" id=\"mce-FNAME\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response\" id=\"mce-error-response\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response\" id=\"mce-success-response\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"text\" name=\"b_28151d95ffd8f15581add5d25_e648d19a59\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--End mc_embed_signup--\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lucky-find-227","title":"Lucky Find 227 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Love and luck thrive where they grow wild and free.\" \u003cspan\u003e- Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased Spring 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13988767957037,"sku":"16402","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/227_left.jpg?v=1548721335"},{"product_id":"chrysalis-228","title":"Chrysalis 228 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A possibility was born the same day as you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Marcus Solero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetired April 4th, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13988786339885,"sku":"16403","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/228_left.jpg?v=1548721554"},{"product_id":"fresh-ride-229","title":"Fresh Ride 229 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"My favorite thing to do is to go where I've never been.\" \u003cspan\u003e- Diane Arbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased: Spring 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired: January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13988790272045,"sku":"16404","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/229_left.jpg?v=1548721761"},{"product_id":"euphony-230","title":"Euphony 230 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Art is how you enrich your space. Music is how you enrich your time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased Spring 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired February 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13988800430125,"sku":"16405","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/230_left.jpg?v=1548722010"},{"product_id":"elysian-231","title":"Elysian 231 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Out beyond the ideas of right and wrong there is a field. I will meet you there.\" - Rumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased Spring 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13988807573549,"sku":"16406","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/231_left.jpg?v=1548722199"},{"product_id":"canvas-234","title":"Canvas 234 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before.\" - Neil Gaiman\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2019\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Retired 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15129841860653,"sku":"16740","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/234_left.jpeg?v=1556046406"},{"product_id":"aspire-235","title":"Aspire 235 | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” - Vince Lombardi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuspended above the earth, partway through the ascent, a question enters the mind: Am I prepared to make the summit? Despite the readying before the climb, doubts about our capacity to reach the top creep in. When we imagine the man at the top of the mountain, what we see is the summit. What we miss is the aspiration and dogged work despite the doubt. At the moment of mental stalling, to continue climbing, we focus not on reaching the top, but reaching past our doubt and taking the next step.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15203186606125,"sku":"16811","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/235_left.jpg?v=1556635025"},{"product_id":"untamed-233","title":"Untamed 233 | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e“A life lived wild, is a life well lived.” - Carrie Wild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegal and watchful, the red fox turns its eye directly towards the world and aims to adapt to any environment, being tamed by none. It exists on every continent but one. The fox survives in the rural grasses and the urban jungle, using its cunning instincts to sustain its pups all while keeping the heart of the wild in their paws. We can learn so much from a creature that manages to adapt to a changing world while remaining fundamentally untamed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15203306733613,"sku":"16810","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/233_left.jpg?v=1562340404"},{"product_id":"incandescent-232","title":"Incandescent 232 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e“If your curiosity could be turned into electricity, it would light up the whole world.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e- Nikola Tesla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring the span of his life, Nikola Tesla's inquisitiveness and seemingly harebrained ideas lead to inventions that preceded historical expectations. In the late 19th Century, Tesla devised the initial inventions of radio, radar, x-rays, hydroelectric power, among many more. His dedication to discovery was unparalleled. He solved problems before we as a society knew they existed. A man out of time, he was the embodiment of an inventor looking to create for the betterment of the world, rather than the enrichment of his pocket. Now, in this age of entrepreneurship and self-dedication, we can benefit from his inventions, and become inspired by the noble principles of this tenacious pioneer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer 2019 - Retired 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. 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Not \"doing nothing\" as waiting around might be considered. They wait watchfully, learning to recognize the signature curves so that when they choose a wave, it isn't a wave yet. It's a swell with all the signs of curling and creating that gorgeous arc of thrill coursing over the shore. Acting in the right moment means the difference between cruising through the tunnel and being swept under by the crest. The stakes can be high, just like in our life. But the thrill remains. When we see the corduroy of swells turning quickly into waves heading our way, we turn our board to toward land, and all we need do is enjoy the ride.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased May 1st, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired March 6th, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15203470180397,"sku":"16812","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/236_left.jpg?v=1556637924"},{"product_id":"apollo-237","title":"Apollo 237 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pioneer the future for the benefit of all\" - NASA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo honor NASA's 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Houston Llew studio will donate the profits from this Spiritile's sales to the National Math \u0026amp; Science Initiative, which is dedicated to advancing STEM education and raising the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eretired July 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction dates: 5.22.19 - 6.20.19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estatus: limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. 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