My husband and I met at work. We both worked at a pottery in upstate NY that makes hand painted and decaled tablewares & furniture. While working there I gained an appreciation of hand painted ceramics. Each piece a bit different. All made with pride and attention to detail. When I saw this shop that's what I thought of! I love the whimsy and clean look of these pieces. Jeanette Risco has a wonderful eye for balance and harmony. She has the same feeling about her pottery as I do about my journals... they should be used everyday! These little bits of pretty things are definitely too nice to let collect dust on a shelf! And I can just imagine how impressed people will be if they actually get to use something that is this pretty when they come to visit! She has wonderful things to gift also... my kids love tea sets.
She sent me a little something about herself...
She sent me a little something about herself...
Porcelain painting is a completely new venture for me. I graduated in 1995 from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles and for several years I worked as a designer in architectural and interior firms in Southern California and Seattle.
While living in Uruguay from 2005-2008 I had the opportunity to take the time to explore and learn some new things. I took classes in weaving, sushi, and pastel painting. I taught architecture to 4th graders, learned Spanish, and played mahjong. I spent 2 years as the VP of the American Women’s Club and…I learned how to paint on porcelain.
From the moment I began exploring this new medium I found the anticipation and technical requirements of the medium very challenging. (Almost like the first time I drafted on AutoCAD – but much more fun!)
Please enjoy my pieces and know that I am having a great time creating unique one of kind treasures on porcelain that make people happy.
Use your china everyday!
Great workspace, Jeanette! Keep up the good work!
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i love her work! i especially love that the date on that mug is my birthday! :)
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