Fine art flower photographs available as magnets, coasters, trivets, and framed art.

Scanner Photography

Many of my floral images were captured with a scanner—a device typically used to capture flat media. Artists tend to work with familiar tools and most graphic designers have scanned three-dimensional objects at one time or another. I developed the habit of collecting small bits of plants on my morning walks in the Catskills. Then I’d spend hours enlarging them many times their original size with my flatbed scanner.

The stunning results yield intimate details. Yet the scanner’s shallow depth of field can also create a romantic, painterly effect. 

– Margaret Helthaler, artist

How We Make Our Magnets, Coasters, Trivets, and Framed Pieces

We produce our work on hardboard and ceramic tile with a dye sublimation imprinting process—which creates a vivid, permanent, waterproof image. 

whimsigothic cats and crows coaster or trivet
Coasters are 4×4-inch ceramic tile with a cork back.
Goldfinch Photo Tile with Cork Back
Trivets (hot plates) are 6×6-inch ceramic tile with a cork back.
black cat magnet
Magnets are 2×2-inch hardboard tile.
Framed Catskill Mountain View Photo Tile
Our handcrafted frames are made with salvaged and reclaimed wood.

You can also use our ceramic tiles as wall tiles in shower and backsplash applications.

We do all our own printing, working in small batches, typically for specific shows or orders. Contact us with questions or if you would like to place an order.

Note: In most instances our photo tiles are resilient, but they are vulnerable to scratches from sharp objects and fading from direct sunlight. Use unsanded grout for traditional interior applications and avoid permanent outdoor installations. 

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Prices:

  • Magnets = $5 ea. or 4 for $17
  • Coasters = $10 ea. or 4 for $35
  • Trivets = $15 ea. or 4 for $50
  • 2×2-inch Framed Tile = $25
  • 4×4-inch Framed Tile = $35
  • 6×6-inch Framed Tile = $50