Blackberries on bisque

This lovely piece of bisque (which is unglazed porcelain) was so smooth to paint on.
Because there is no glaze, the paint sinks into the ware and I can therefore use a heavier application of paint on each firing.

I hope you enjoy viewing the blackberries on this part of my blog, 'cos I enjoyed posting them for you!

Blackberries in a Traditional Style

The shape of this 8" vase caught my eye at a porcelain suppliers one day and I thought I needed to buy it.

Blackberries were the subject that came to mind immediately, and so blackberries it was! The base, handles and neck are all roman gold with a band of purple in the middle of the neck. Can you see it?

I really am a 'traditional' girl, and loved painting this piece.

Most of my vases I stand on wooden bases. Some of these a wood worker cut and bevelled for me and some I purchased when travelling in different Asian countries. They have wonderful bases made with their native timbers.

Blackberries in a modern design

Sometimes I enjoy painting something with a modern twist, and this 8" dish is quite stunning.
It's quite different from the first berries you viewed - that's what I like - something different!

Crosses for Easter 2008

I painted these crosses especially for Easter, and for the wall in our bedroom.

I have a small card icon of The Last Supper which I purchased at Westminster Abbey in London, and thought the crosses would compliment the icon.

Easter is not just a time for Easter Eggs! But to remember the passion of Christ and God's plan of salvation for all He created.

Of course we need to reflect on the full meaning of the cross, as it wasn't only His death but also His resurrection that makes the event powerful.

Each cross has been designed and painted differently, perhaps a reflection that we too as people are all different as we view this great event in history.

This has been painted for an exhibition to be held next week (end of March) at The Dowse, in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

Lower Hutt is the city next to Wellington which is our capitol city.

The blue border around the edge of the design is blue lustre, with mother of pearl over the fired finish. The border sort of sparkles as the light catches it! Makes a person look twice at the tray which is always pleasing.

Three Bowls!

Three bowls I painted with joy!

The square and round bowls I use for fresh fruit, and also for a tossed lettuce salad when I have guests.

I pop the lettuce etc. in the bowl and serve the salad immediately.

The triangle shaped bowl I relunctantly sold.