Brenda McMahon Ceramics

I met Brenda McMahon almost 20 years ago - I instantly knew she was an incredible ceramic artist and I loved her work. Over the years our paths crossed several times and though I did purchase a couple of her vessels, I knew that eventually I would have to have one of her ceramic tile murals hanging on my wall. A Facebook connection enabled us to stay in touch easily and when I learned she was going to be coming to NY this summer from her home in Florida, I knew it was the right time to work with her on the wall mural of my dreams. Brenda is a consummate professional and included me in every step of the process of creating my piece. I gave her an idea of my taste and where the mural would hang, and she shared design pictures and then progress pictures throughout the entire creation process. When she arrived at my house to do the install I was beside myself with excitement - and I was not disappointed one tiny bit! I now have the most beautiful ceramic tile mural hanging on my living room wall - and I'm already thinking about what kind off piece I want for my bedroom! Thank you Brenda for sharing your gift of talent and making the whole process so easy for me!

My wife Lindie met Brenda at the Ft. Myers Art Festival in February 2016. She found her ceramic tile work different, attractive and interesting. After several conversations we decided to engage Brenda in a commission for an important location in our new home. We knew that we wanted something unique as the space is the first thing that visitors see when they enter our home. It was also imperative that the theme and colors use connected the entry to the other focal art pieces throughout the house. Beyond that point our ideas became somewhat elusive. Brenda’s process and patience brought out those ideas and gave them form. We had three collaborative conferences and several “is this what you had in mind ? ” email exchanges. The resulting work “Grassy Serenity” was more impressive than we had expected. The piece is a large one (50” x 50”) and begins the theme and color flow of our home. We could not be happier with Brenda’s creation. Brenda is not only a very talented artist but a professional business person. She delivered on all of her commitments and completed our piece ahead of schedule. We would recommend her to anyone especially to those looking for a unique piece of art from a talented artist. Sincerely, Dan and Lindie Salak Ft. Myers, FL

Serenity We recently commissioned a tile hanging from nationally known ceramic artist, Brenda McMahon. It has been an amazing journey taken together. Brenda's approach is one that is very collaborative, not just in word, but in reality. Her goal is to create a piece that gives her artistic freedom and satisfaction, while at the same time reflects what you desire. As the buyers, our goal was to articulate the kind of piece we wanted while remaining open to her thoughts, experience and needs. Our conversations were all delightful and we were thrilled with the amount of sharing and exploration that went into her development of our piece. An invaluable bonus is her sharing photos and even a video or two of the caring and detailed process she goes through over a period of weeks to create her final work. It was exciting for us as we understood better the complexity involved and we found the sharing to be illuminating, informative, confusing, clarifying, and very addictive. We loved every bit of it. Brenda gave of herself and grasped our thoughts, while using her own creativity to produce a stunning piece that now hangs in our entryway at an angle that can be seen from the living and dining rooms, plus our outdoor patio. It was a thrill to first see it in person! It was even more impressive than we had imagined and, of course, the more you look, the more you see. We love it and you will definitely love your pieces if you get to know Brenda's work and have the good fortune to work with her to create the right ceramic piece for you. Thank you, Brenda for the passion you feel for your work and for your friendship. Lynne, Patti and our dog Blu

We have a few pieces of art work created by Brenda McMahon. The wall pieces and vases are all created with beautiful talent and feeling. Her work is so original and special and she is such a pleasure to work with. We love Brenda's creations.

We love our new dimensional wall art designed and created by Brenda McMahon! We first met Brenda at the Saint Armand's art festival where my eye caught her unique dimensional wall art pieces. She then came to my home to get a better feel of what I wanted. The process began with sketches and comments back-and-forth followed by photo sharing of the project as it developed. She finished by installing the unique piece on my wall niche. The pricing seemed very fair for a commission and was delivered in good time. We would highly recommend Brenda to anyone wanting a beautiful uniquely made work of art for their home.

We commissioned Brenda to create a dimensional wall art mural. From start to finished piece she was exceptionally receptive to our ideas. Her drawings grasped what we envisioned and she used the space and colors of our home to enhance the piece. The texture and colors of the piece have made it the focal point of our home. As the light changes so does the mural and we constantly see something new and interesting. Brenda was the consummate professional during the entire process. We love Brenda's work and would highly recommend commissioning her to create a special piece of art.

We first met Brenda during an art fair and were impressed with her work. When it came time to renovate, her tile wall murals became and integral part of our plan. Her work is very creative and meticulous. We ended up purchasing a completed piece, and commissioned a large mural. The best part was working with her, sharing ideas, and watching her develop what turned out to be the focal point of our renovation. In the end we were extremely satisfied with the work, and the experience of helping her create. I recommend Brenda without reservation, both her work, and the experience of working with her.

I hired Brenda for a custom tile piece and OM tiles. Brenda was very professional and fun to work with. She allowed my imput in the creative process. Brenda met my deadline and made sure my items were shipped with care. I would highly recommend Brenda as an artist and business owner.

Two years ago I took a class on sager firing from Brenda. She was inspiring to say the least!! Her commitment to pottery parallels her high standard of production pieces. Each pot is a surprise in the end...but Brends's skill and knowledge hedge the outcome. In addition to her talent as a potter, she is a spiritually profound lady. A true inspiration !! High score!!

We met Brenda McMahon at the San Antonio Fiesta Art Festival. We had seen her work last year and fell in love with it. This year we realized we have the perfect place to install two of her wall murals. She spent quite a bit of time with us discussing her work as well as the possibilities for placement. After following up with us the next day, she brought the two murals to the house so that we could see the pieces in place. They looked beautiful on our patio. She was so helpful in determining the exact placement and then she began the installation on our very long, boring exterior brick patio wall. My goodness what a difference the murals made! Brenda was such a joy to work with. We look forward to seeing her again next year and seeing what new pieces she brings. She arrived at our home as an artist whose work we greatly admire and she left our house as a friend. What a joy she is.

My husband and I met Brenda at an art show in 2009/2010 and purchased a 3 piece wall mural which we chose to hang in 3 different areas of our home. We are still so pleased with them after all this time. Brenda is such a lovely person and her beauty is reflected in the work she creates. We look for her when attending the many art shows that Florida offers in the winter We added another piece to our collection and it hangs in our dining area. We were renovating our master bathroom and planned to incorporate another one of Brenda's works. The project took much longer than we anticipated. Finally, we were ready to decorate! As luck would have it, there was an upcoming art show and Brenda would be attending. I contacted her and mentioned what I wanted and the size requirements. She came to our home presented us with a piece that you would have thought was designed specifically for this space. The tile colors on this mural compliments our wall color of silver sage. We wanted our room to have a spa/retreat feel to it and this bamboo mural enhances that mood along with the rock towel holders. The mural is reflected in the mirror so it is appreciated every time the bathroom is visited. My husband and I are so happy with each and every one of the murals we purchased. The only dilemma we have is the lack of wall space otherwise we would be adding another one of her works to our "collection". .

In working with Brenda this year on two commissioned urns, I am touched by her detailed appreciation of my family's visions and her sincerity in collaborating to create pieces that have resulted in the embodiment of two special souls that have passed. Brenda's work is emotionally expressive and each piece unique in its creation. I am confident that her understanding, professionalism and sensitive nature is guaranteed to please and surmount any expectations the client will have and I am happy to have met her in such an important chapter of our lives as the commemoration embodied by her art is something I will cherish forever. I would highly recommend Brenda to any person looking for art that will fill their home or space with creative delight, originality and powerfully emotional expressions of art. You will be moved in the deepest ways by her support and creative intuition. Brenda works with passion and care, taking into account her gifts and your needs/desires. Meeting and working with Brenda has been a great blessing, one that I will charish and revisit often and in the future again. Brenda, I wish you continued success and thank you on behalf of the family. -Ana Milena