When I'm not vacationing or planting a garden, or putting up fruit and vegetables, or taking care of a whole menagerie of animals and birds.
I paint.
More specifically, I hand paint ceramics.
The kind of ceramics which have been painted in Europe for more than 600 years.
The kind of ceramics which have been painted in Europe for more than 600 years.
I paint because I have always admired this style of ceramics, known in Europe as Maiolica.
I paint whatever makes me happy.
Lots of tiles for kitchens and fireplaces.
Tiles I will never see again.
Tiles I will never see again.
I get to keep the rejects.
They are valuable, but only to me.
I can learn from them.
They are valuable, but only to me.
I can learn from them.
These little jewels I paint just for myself.
I paint a lot of practical ceramics just as long as they are also pretty.
Some large murals take many weeks to finish.
Flowers and hand painted ceramics are a natural pairing.
An urn elevates and makes everything special.
New but painted to look old.
A little gold makes it extra special.
A "Tondino" is a very practical and large dish.
Bowls are always the first to go.
So why don't I paint more of them?
You will see this happy bird all over Italy.
So many tiles I have stopped counting.
A favorite.
So why don't I paint more of them?
I can't stay away too long.
Take care of yourselves.
Gina
Take care of yourselves.
Gina
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