Backyard Visitors -- Vivid Bird Portraits These handcrafted porcelain tiles feature original artwork by tad Hartmann in a richly detailed, mosaic-inspired style. Each bird—whether a cardinal, blue jay, owl, or sandhill crane—is rendered with intricate linework and vibrant color palettes that echo stained glass or enamel cloisonné. But what truly sets these pieces apart is what can’t be seen online: the texture. Using multiple layers of ink and gloss, each tile is built up with tactile depth you can feel. Feathers shimmer, backgrounds ripple, and edges lift subtly off the surface. While the effect is stunning in photos, it becomes almost magical in person—bringing each bird to life with a dimensional quality that’s both visual and touchable.