Since moving to PR, I’ve been itching to make some plates using the very textured leaves of the Sea grape, which is abundant in our area. Finally, yesterday I had a go. I like ‘em!

I’ve also been experimenting with new mug shapes. My mug shape has been fairly constant since I started making them (back in 1992…). I like my belly mugs as I find the shape very appealing and the shape is very nice to hold but decided to try some new, more streamlined shapes. I’ve also been messing around with the various stamps I made in the UK, including a little flower stamp, hence the flower mug. It is very light and dainty (I think!). My (self elected) creative director noted (with a bit of concern) that the flowers were not evenly spaced. I actually like it that way. What do you think?

Apr 17, 2009 at 11:20 am
wow cool idea for the plates and the mugs look good with the stamps
Apr 19, 2009 at 10:24 pm
glad you were inspired…absolutely gorgeous plates…
Re the mugs…I am particularly taken with
the sleek line of the new design. I can envision a line with the various flowers and leaves of PR
Apr 20, 2009 at 7:47 am
These are wonderful plates and I am super pleased to meet you and look around this blog! (sort of ask myself: ‘these people live THERE?’, because it looks rather beautiful).
Apr 20, 2009 at 9:59 am
Imma: Thanks! I picked up some more leaves on the beach this weekend (smaller AND larger) so I’ll be making some more. Need to go to “Rincon Brilla” and pick up some Sea Grape to plant next to the studio…
Agreed: The new mug is definitely sleeker. Its also quicker to make so I think you’ll be seeing a lot more of it. I guess I need to make some more stamps…
Apr 20, 2009 at 10:06 am
Gary: Pleased to meet you too! I found your blog through Jim Gottuso’s (who found my blog god knows how…gotta love the web!). Your post this morning brought me out of lurking.
Thanks for the compliment. I think these plates definitely have a future. A nice celadon type glaze perhaps?
Apr 21, 2009 at 5:18 pm
GREAT PLATES. A COMPLETE SET WOULD REALLY
BE GREAT FOR LUNCH!
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:40 am
Unbeleafably cool! Bet they’ll be a big seller whenever you get to that point.
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Thanks Linda!