April's Cup O' Month is from Jacqueline Leighton Boyce. I found her wonderful website and really admired her work. I couldn't see any cups for sale so I emailed and asked if I could commission her. To my delight, she accepted and made up five wonderful cup/jugs which you can see on her fb page here.
I loved them all and couldn't choose. In the end I bought two, one for April and one for a friend's birthday.
I had a hard time choosing, but decided to keep the one with the clover. I can remember playing with clovers as a very small child and being intrigued by how much stuff was going on in such a small flower. Also I have been drawing them in sketchbooks recently. So I guess that's what swung it.
I love this cup! The iridescence of some of the lustres is magical and well suited to the small flowers and bugs scratched into the surface. I love how it has a different profile from every angle. It is very comfortable to drink from.
Now that I own a piece of Jacqueline's work, I'm an even bigger fan. It is really special.
beautiful.
Posted by: Monica | May 10, 2011 at 09:08 PM
These are breath taking....Do I dare ask what she charged for a cup?....They all look like they want to live here....in this room....with a view of a lovely Spring garden....
Susan
Posted by: Susan Jonsson | May 11, 2011 at 05:32 PM
They were £60 each, which I think is a bargin, when you consider that they are a handmade piece of artwork. Not too many pieces of artwork you can get for that price! I don't allow my family to wash up my special cups though.
Posted by: juju | May 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM
I am so jealous. These are so cool. And how great that you were able to commission some work from an artist you love. You are totally out-doing me on this project so far! he he he...
Posted by: Jesse Schreier | May 14, 2011 at 01:55 AM
wow...Gorgeous!!! I just love those cups..
How nicely you've made this one. I love this colors. Thanks for this great post.
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