For those who like the first pattern, here is a somewhat similar (less detailed -- the design is painted on but the negative space is not sculpted out) plate design to that first small dessert plate. I did this back in 2007 as a special order for clients from 2006.
You can see here how stoneware differs from low fire majolica - the glaze is much harder, and the general effect is more hazed, softer, muted. That is the effect of this particular type of engobe which I make in the studio.
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Hi Diana, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I just turned 50 last week. Don't ask me how, but I stumbled upon your blog and LOVE everything about it! My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy sometime in the near future. We have never been, but have always wanted to go. I already know I want to stay at your beautiful B&B, it looks just wonderful! I love food, cooking, art, pottery, wine, dogs....so you can see why I like your blog.
So when the time comes that we get our plans in motion, I might be coming to you with some questions. In the mean time, keep making that beautiful pottery. I would love to get my hands on some of your pieces!
P.S. What part of Italy are you located in? Are you near Tuscany?
Nice to meet you!
Ronda
XO
I LOVE your plates. I am obsessed by beautiful dishes, bowls, platters and pitchers and yours are exquisite!
Thanks guys! Janie I am thinking about doing a big pasta bowl with this pattern....
Ronda, Piemonte is in the northwestern corner of Italy, near Switzerland, France and the Ligurian coast. We are about 2.5 hours from the Tuscan border.
Do you live in Ambler, did I read that right? I lived in Norristown, Skippack and in Del.County too... love going back to Philly...
I absolutely love this. I love the delicately sketched lacy pattern, and I love the use of copper which, apart from the beautiful shade, is the color of this land and its vineyards (verde rame). Do you have a cobalt one to show us?
I live is Upper Dublin, which is next door to Ambler. Wow, I can't believe you lived around here. I bet you love it much more where you are now!
Diana, your work is so beautiful. The colours there are stunning.
I remember that plate... and I've always thought it beautiful. Getting excited to see the finished designs and dinner set...
Your shapes are lovely, and that green is absolute perfection. You have the color absolutely right. We're addicted to bowls, I'm afraid. Happy belated birthday. My mother always said her decade of the 50's ws the best in her (long) life. Hope it is for you, too.
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