Painting Fruit by Jayne HoustonThis is an excellent book by one of America's premiere porcelain artists. Jayne Houston was one of our elite artists for many years before her passing. Jayne was the consummate artist and this book is filled with dozens of color studies, each with detailed instructions. Learn to paint beautiful apples, grapes, currants, cherries, strawberries and oranges as well as many more obscure fruits. Many studies are presented for mixed fruits as well as design

each with detailed instructions to help you learn to paint beautiful authentic Dresden designs

Spruce up your cocktail hour with this classy porcelain ice bucket

and Spider Plant

125" x 12" and has Simona pattern embossing around its edges and handles

two tone etched gold bands along the top edges of the sugar and creamer and lid of the sugar and a thin gold band along the lower band of both pieces

This beautiful cream colored porcelain charger will add elegance to any table setting

blackberries

The teapot is 7 1/2" high and holds 20 ounces making it perfect for serving two or three friends

The gravy boat is 9

design adaptation and gives great detail on the painting of stems and leaves

The 11" long casserole's porcelain walls retain heat efficiently so the food being served stays warm for anyone who wants a second helping

5" dinner plate has a cobalt blue rim surrounded by a thin gold band along the inner edge and a thick textured gold band around the outer edge