Monday, March 24, 2008

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.