So remember this plate of the Holy Family that I blogged about a while ago. I finally finished it. The photo on the left shows it in "first fire". That is the first application of color. Notice how light it is.
Believe it or not it took me 10 fires in the kiln. Painting on china requires building up the color and firing in the kiln in between.It took that many fires to get the depth of color in the background. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. It looks much better in person. It's a very large plate...10 inches in diameter. I still think the Blessed Mother could use a little more work on the face but for now I'm finished. At least I think so.
But you never know, I might later go back and put some kind of other detail on the edge. Maybe some enamel or luster...not sure.
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16 comments:
I am super impressed! That is masterly! Patsy from
HeARTworks and
papemelroti
Beautiful! And such a detailed process!
Wow! what an absolutely beautiful creation ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)
What amazing attention to detail, modeling and chiaroscuro!
I am in awe.
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
This is just beautiful, such a small painting looking so great, masterpiece.
wow... that is pretty awesome... so glad to see the finished product...xx
Impressing! What a work! Love it!
WOW...just wow..very impressive work!! So beautiful.. thanks for sharing your process!!
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what a gorgeous piece! looks so ancient. Also can't BELIEVE the patience required to wait for multiple firings before finishing! wow
Beautiful work! The detail is lovely, and the feeling of gentleness seems just perfect.
I am blown away by this process and it's beautiful outcome! Wow!
Wow, this is beautiful. I would never guess you had just painted this.
Totally in awe of your skills!! It's beautiful!
This is incredible. Patient and talented. Stunning. And interesting to learn a little bit about the process.
oh this is such a gorgeous piece...wow....the depth of it...amazing!!!!
gorgeous!
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