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INTERNATIONAL PORCELAIN ARTISTS AND TEACHERS INC Porcelain Artist Volume 63 No 3 July August September 2023 part of the
I am glad to inform you that after months of dedicated work the first half of the year has gone incredibly well for the Porcelain Artist It s been a wild ride but our Editorial Board has accomplished so much since the start of the year The focus for this issue is Museum pieces This covers the Texas Western Heritage submissions and Museum Donation pieces The focus for the next issue will of course be the Online Competition winning pieces Don t miss this great opportunity to win a Ribbon submit your artwork images before Aug 6 The Porcelain Artist is a platform for our creative members to showcase their amazing works We are excited submissions are rolling in So why should you submit Not only will you have the chance to reach a huge readership publication gives you the satisfaction and joy to seeing your art in print Dr Corinna Siu COPY DIRECTOR Suzanne Painter Tana Parks Letha Sandifer Peggy Hodgson Doris Ackilli Val Naber Editorial Board DIRECTORS OF TECHNOLOGY Justin Fung Samson Shiu CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Suzanne Painter Anna Marie Skonieczny Corinna Siu REGIONAL REPORTERS Trish Vermillion Etsuko Hanajima Nancy Benedetti Seo Yeon Cho Doris Ackilli Simona Marina Braathen Filipe Pereira Fresia Leigue Linda Badger Eloise Pino Carol Pickler GRAPHICS ARTISTS Corinna Siu Tana Parks Janice Williams Jason Williams Annual subscription in US for the Porcelain Artist is included in the membership dues Hard copy magazines are mailed to address US HONG KONG 52 ASIA 62 JAPAN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES 70 Combo Hard copy magazines mailed as above Virtual copies are viewed at IPAT Website US HONG KONG 70 ASIA JAPAN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES 85 Virtual View at IPAT Website All COUNTRIES 36 Youth 5 19 yrs 18 Visa MasterCard PayPal in US is accepted Send change of address notification at least 45 days before effective date Include both the old and new addresses and new telephone number if applicable All correspondence and informational changes may be emailed or sent to IPAT IPAT s mailing address is P O Box 1807 Grapevine TX 76099 Email address is ipattx yahoo com and website is www ipatinc org Replacement magazines will be electronic copies only COPYRIGHT 2023 BY INTERNATIONAL PORCELAIN ARTISTS AND TEACHERS INC All rights reserved Nothing contained within this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of IPAT Inc and or the contributing artist Periodical postage rate is paid at Grapevine TX and additional mailing offices Postmaster Send address changes to the above P O Box 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT COVER Susan Greathouse Missouri School Editor s Message General Info Table of Contents Chairman President s Message IPAT 2024 Convention School 2023 Online Competition Lucretia Donnell On the Museum State Seal Plates Friends of TX Gov s Mansion Collection German American Masters The Hanley Collection Lurah C Davis Amy Lakides Birgit Porter Min Hee Ha Asya Baldwin Ellen Wilson Pruitt Julie Lawrence Hilda Palmer Jean Sadler Advertisements Exhibition in Hong Kong 2 Donna Rasco Castle 3 Mary Mulherin 4 Linda McLean 5 Sharon Scholz 6 Stella Shilling 7 Yumiko Kanajawa 8 9 Tipporn Laosunthara 10 13 Darrel Wall Anna Skonieczny 14 15 Stella Shilling 16 17 Letha Sandifer Christine Evans 18 19 Carol Pickler 20 22 Rita Moore 23 Brigit Porter Pam Dieckert 24 Susan Thumm Julie Lawrence 25 Candace Lynch Pat Boston 26 27 Annette Cheung Austin Cheung 28 Jagger Chan Pepper Chan 29 Advertisements 30 33 BACK COVER Joanne Burch 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ARTICLES Only IPAT Members original work which has not been published online or in another magazine is acceptable Editors reserve the right to make exceptions however the artist must retain copyright in such cases TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH A SOLID BACKGROUND Email ORIGINAL high quality photos to the Editor at ipattx yahoo com or corinnasiu hotmail com hk Do not reduce enlarge crop or manipulate your photos in any way IPAT may crop or enhance your photos as needed for publication ARTICLE Email a short paragraph in MS Word documents The IPAT Editorial Board has sole discretion of accepting materials for publication IPAT Inc and its personnel are not responsible for any untoward results caused by any results gleaned from the Porcelain Artist A signed Art Release Form must be emailed to the Editor before any materials will be published in the Porcelain Artist Scan QR Code for Art Release Form DISCLAIMER The Porcelain Artist is presented in good faith No warranty is given to the user relating to any contents within the magazine submissions of any kind may be edited for better magazine presentation Neither IPAT Inc nor the Porcelain Artist is liable for any results from article instructions or charges made for claims of patent or from copyright infringement by submitting artists It is solely the contributor s responsibility to guarantee their submission was not produced using a copyrighted article photo painting ephemera or copyright infringement of any kind before submitting items for publication QR codes IPAT is not responsible for upgrading or maintaining content Content may be deleted 12 months after publication in the Porcelain Artist IPAT is not responsible for the content nor any untoward results 3
Suzanne Painter IPAT Chairman 2022 24 Dr Corinna Siu IPAT President 2022 24 The EXPO IPAT Museum Convention will be held in the last week of September 2024 in Dallas Texas upon confirmation from the hotel We plan to have something for everyone new enthusiasts or experienced painters Members and visitors will be presented with an abundance of cultural attractions and interactive activities Above all is the tour of IPAT s remodeled porcelain art museum which houses more than 2000 pieces of exquisite porcelain art from around the world and donations from members in the past decades Since the remodeling of the properties the Opening of the Museum has been delayed by COVID Finally this Convention will be the Museum Opening Event with food trucks and a winery to entertain visitors There will be tables in the Carriage House Hall of Americas and on the Museum grounds We are confident that everyone who attends this convention will leave feeling enriched and inspired by what they have seen The last Museum Visit event was in the 2010 Convention in Texas Shuttles to the Museum will be arranged on the last day of the Convention School and for the Opening Event As you can imagine personnel will be busy in managing two locations instead of one like the past conventions We have a desperate need for volunteers to manage the Registration Desk IPAT Booth the Competition Museum events and all activities Please email me at corinnasiu hotmail com hk or Ellen Wilson Pruitt at ellenwilsonpruitt gmail com or Suzanne Painter at suzanne painter05 comcast net that you are willing to contribute a few hours to make this Convention work Success depends on your participation Please refer to IPAT s website for details of our services and to IPAT s Facebook and Instagram for updated news The website is www ipatinc org and includes links to Facebook and Instagram As the country s fourth Meow Wolf art and inspiration event opens here this summer Grapevine is poised to become an arts center and IPAT wants to ensure china painting and kiln arts are a part of it For up to date information on classes check out the IPAT website If you would like to teach a class we would love to have you Just contact the office at ipattx yahoo com 4
2024 IPAT Biennial Convention School A 3 day School Featuring 6 internationally known porcelain art teachers from the US Europe and Asia Paola Bari New York USA Nancy Benedetti California USA San Do Florida USA Etsuko Hanajima Japan Filipe Pereira Portugal Birgit Porter Georgia USA HOLIDAZE ON FRANKLIN STREET This December our museum will hold Holidaze on Franklin Street again during Grapevine s Christmas Capital of Texas which has tens of thousands in attendance daily Please send in your donated Christmas ornaments for sale and fundraising Send your donations to IPAT at PO Box 1807 Grapevine TX 76099 by November 9 2023 Here are some past donations for inspiration for the event 5
2023 IPAT Online Competition AWARDS determined by score totals GOLD SILVER and BRONZE Digital Award Certificates and Ribbons Opportunity to be featured in IPAT s publications and media CATEGORIES Maximum Entry 2 pieces ONE in each of the following categories 1 Porcelain Painting PP Artist s choice on style and theme 2 Mixed Media MM hand built porcelain pottery glass wood metal paper modern style with porcelain as the main component PRIZE FOR TOP 5 SCORERS free Virtual Magazine Membership for 2024 REGISTRATION Aug 1 6 2023 on IPAT Website pay by PayPal or credit card Sept 1 2023 Announce results on IPAT Website and Media ENTRY FEE US 35 for all members REQUIREMENTS ON IMAGE Use solid non textured plain background NO flash no frame with or without glass no digital date markings Take one picture per side of artwork if it is multi sided jpeg of the highest quality setting Resolution 300 dpi ppi or higher A4 or larger Name the jpg with your name membership no category and size of artworks eg Judy Smith 11260 PP 8 x 10 MANDATORY RULES Members only IPAT s decisions are final Original artwork only Paint from your imagination or your camera NO COPYING NO class work NO nudity art and NO decals purchased understructure or guidelines Only Mixed Media Category allows glued pieces or attached or unfired materials All entries must be painted by the artist whose name is entered and completed within the last 2 yrs Artworks must not have been entered in any other exhibit contest publication website nor posted on social media All entries are subject to legal use by IPAT in publications and media JUDGING SYSTEM Judging Criteria Considerations COMPOSITION How the elements and principles of art are used to fit the subject matter DESIGN and piece OVERALL How the entire finished piece is unified through repetition of color or UNITY value or line etc CLARITY OF How the elements and principles of art are used for expressive purposes EXPRESSION mood emotion etc COMPLEXITY Designs which contain more work time thought planning or expertise 91 100 Gold 81 90 Silver 71 80 Bronze Score 25 25 25 25 100 CONTACT Your Regional Representatives IPAT Office Manager at ipattx yahoo com Corinna Siu at corinnasiu hotmail com hk 6
On the Museum Scan the QR code to be directed to the IPAT website to learn more about Ms Donnell Lucretia Ayers Donnell Wideman was born in a covered wagon in Texas She went on to become an accomplished artist and author not only of art books but also a book of her travels with her husband as they drove from Puerto Rico to Rio In 1958 she founded the organization that became known as IPAT She was one of the first people to sign the log book when the Museum opened It seems only fitting some of her art is included as well 7
On the Museum In the 1970s a cigarette company used the slogan You ve come a long way baby to market their product to modern women During that same time the IPAT Museum was born Just like the modern woman the IPAT museum has come a long way We are happy to highlight some of our collections and history in this issue Just look for the spotlight at the top of the article for a glance inside the doors without having to travel to Texas IPAT was founded in 1958 but it wasn t until 1978 that the dream of a space for a museum and centralized office was realized After two locations in Dallas the museum moved to its current location in Grapevine s Historic Downtown area in 1998 Based in a converted historic home minor work was needed right away In 2020 under the leadership of Tana Parks the museum was completely renovated with 170 000 00 from a 1990 endowment designated specifically for building renovation plus additional funds from grants Today the IPAT Museum is a sophisticated worldclass porcelain art museum showcasing nearly 2 000 porcelain artworks by artists from around the world and spanning the centuries THEN Office Museum at 7430 Greenville Avenue in Dallas featured in Porcelain Artist July 1982 IPAT was on the second floor with the museum occupying the cabinets in the large offices Two years after the Museum opened china painting was recognized as a fine art by the US Congress in 1980 thanks to lobbying by IPAT 8
In 1980s when the Museum started IPAT membership was 25 per year Adjusted for inflation it equals 91 27 today The Museum when it first moved to Grapevine In 2021 the Grapevine Heritage Foundation presented Tana Parks with a Preservation Advocacy Award for the outstanding rehabilitation of the 1920 house that our Museum occupies The Museum prior to renovation All the views on this page are of the same room the one designated as our Master s Hall In the exterior view this room is to the right The Museum today 9
On the Museum In 1984 IPAT announced a program to have the seal for all 50 states painted by an artist residing in that state Fifty identical plates donated by IPAT founder Lucretia Donnell were sent out Fortyfour plates came back from fortythree artists Snow bird Vi Wolfe completed North Dakota and Arizona Plates from California Iowa Michigan Ohio Washington and West Virginia were never returned Alabama Sarah Young Alaska Lois M Toquero Arizona Vi Wolfe Arkansas Leah Counts Colorado Whit Refvem Connecticut C Husted Delaware Jeanne Frost 10 Florida G Phillips Georgia Mary Attaway
Hawaii Grace West Idaho Marie Chandler Sutton Illinois Jean Fehl Indiana Marilyn Sue AbbriggJones Kansas Vera Richards Kentucky Louise Hubbard Louisiana Kay Gray Maine Carolyn Flaherty Maryland Barbara Brooks Massachusetts Helen Ann DuPace Minnesota Geneve Reisdorph 11 Mississippi Deed McCowan
Missouri Phyllis White Montana Joanna Barker Nebraska Fern E Quest Nevada Patti Smith New Hampshire Alice Cleary New Jersey Mildred D Shrimp New Mexico Cecil Jones New York Barbara Beecher North Carolina Doris Ann Johnson 12 North Dakota Vi Wolfe Oklahoma Ann Wantha Oregon A Jan Byerlee
Pennsylvania Anna Glensky Rhode Island Unknown South Carolina Virginia H Douglas South Dakota Gayl I Smith Tennessee Kathryn Van Vleet Texas Maria Davis McCubbis Utah Bonnie S Kesler Vermont Marilyn F Davis Virginia Joyce W Taylor Wisconsin Norma Jean Anderson Wyoming Yvonne Boatright 13 Berniece Powell poses with some of the plates in Porcelain Artist July 1984
On the Museum Members of the China Painting Teachers of Texas painted a series of Sylvia patterned Hutschenreuter cup and saucer sets to be used in the Governor s mansion They were presented to Governor Mark White in 1984 Due to the delicate nature of the paint and the industrial nature of the kitchen the sets were not used and proved difficult to display Some cups or saucers were broken beyond repair In 2012 under Governor Rick Perry the Friends of the Texas Governor s Mansion donated the remaining 80 sets or parts of to IPAT Many of the cups feature a variety of themes with wonderful flowers like yellow roses and bluebonnets being a favorite The next couple of pages feature a few of the more unique designs Capitol by Rebecca GouldyPalmer William B Travis by Jane Marcks 14 Blue Bonnets by Fleetie Rosamond
The Alamo by Dorothy Lowrey Texas A M by Louise Bledsoe From Yellow Roses by M Donell Baylor University by Lou Hubbard Bronco Rider by Eleanor Gold From the mug Longhorn by Billie King 15
On the Museum In the middle of the 1800 s German porcelain factories produced many fine artists Three of them at different times all decided to move to the same American city where they eventually became friends George Leykauf Franz Bischoff and Franz Aulich all made the move from Germanic states to Detroit Michigan before moving elsewhere IPAT is fortunate to have exquisite examples of works of all three of these masters George LeyKauf 18601922 16
Franz Bischoff 18641929 Franz Aulich 1856 17
On the Museum Born in Pennsylvania to Hungarian parents Irene Antal was an opera singer at the start of her career After her 1947 marriage to John Hays Hanley she quit working to support her husband who became a Rear Admiral in the US Navy After his retirement John worked for the Secret Service in Europe His career exposed the couple to many prominent figures in world politics After living in France for several years the couple retired to Florida John passed away in 1979 It was then that Irene discovered china painting devoting the rest of her life to it Around 1985 she contacted IPAT Chairman Elinor Crane through a mutual friend about the future of her art Hanly about age 16 Irene passed away in February 1990 at age 77 in Boca Raton Florida and was buried beside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery Her varied collection of over 250 pieces was bequeathed to the Museum where many are on display in our Carriage House Studio 18
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On the Museum Lurah Candace Smith was born on the family farm in Remington Ohio on January 5 1868 After she graduated from DePauw University she married Dr John Edwin Davis a dentist in 1889 Eventually they settled in Columbus Ohio where she taught porcelain painting They moved toLos Angeles California in 1913 where she taught at Polytechnic High School and other public schools in the county for over 20 years Mrs Davis studied with the masters including Franz B Aulich who became a close friend George Leykauf said that she was the most apt pupil he ever had Later in life she was hit by a car while waiting for a cab to take her home from work She used a wheelchair the rest of her life Mrs Davis died in Los Angeles on August 10 1963 The couple had no children A niece and nephew donated her varied collection which includes watercolors and etched glass in addition to porcelain to IPAT 20
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HISTORY Midwest Porcelain Art School was the brain child of Phyllis McElhinney Phyllis had been involved with china painting schools ever since Inez McPherson started a school in a national guard armory in Kansas City in the early 1970 s When Phyllis became a director the following year the school was moved to Rockhurst University where it was held for more than 30 years It became a PPAA Professional Porcelain Artists Association school during this time and Phyllis recruited Betty Thomas Peggy Adams and Lorraine Brant as PPAA members and school directors Today it is held at the Elms Resort and Spa a destination Hotel in Excelsior Springs MO which is just 30 minutes from the Kansas City airport For the past 15 years they have been through many renovations and new ownerships with them Now the hotel has undergone a complete renovation as a historical landmark We thank Belly Bell Sondra Landess Peggy Adams and Phyllis McElhinney for their many years of dedication to this school Today the school is under new leadership with Lisette Shire Vanessa Maze and Regina Vandiver 2023 SCHOOL DATE November 6 9 2023 LOCATION The Elms Resort and Spa is located in Excelsior Springs Missouri It is just 30 minutes from the Kansas City Airport and close to a shopping district Students will enjoy the grand accommodations with a spa in door pool and walking trail Single and double rooms start at 110 plus tax per night WEBSITE For more information visit https mwpas org You may also contact the registrar Regina Vandivier at reginavandivier aol com or call at 3185073536 34
2023 SCHOOL TUITION The cost for the four day school includes classes firing lunch evening activities and a Wed night banquet dinner Total tuition is 485 00 A 50 00 deposit is required to hold your spot Full balance due June 15th 2023 TEACHERS This year s teachers include Randy Wollet Butterfly Vase Nancy West Raised Paste and Gold Nancy Fisher Watercolors Susan Thumm Still Life Bird Vase Fruit Kathy Lewis Florals fruit Cherryl Meggs Roses Alzora Zaremba Hydrangeas Marci Blattenburger Portrait of Choice and Paula LaVergne Animal of choice 35
I am humbled and honored to be a member of the china painting community I feel so blessed to be following in the footsteps of my mother Her artwork and love for the art has fueled my passion and every day she serves as my inspiration to improve and grow As a child I thought the smell of gold firing was awful Now as a painter I have found an appreciation for the smell knowing it will show its beauty when done That smell brings back so many memories of my mom Memories to cherish for a lifetime and beyond Even with all the heritage and help I feel I have really struggled learning this art I am thankful that so many have given their time their knowledge and lessons in an effort to help me strengthen and grow my skills I have a passion for painting roses However I find it to be more challenging than anything I have tried I have learned so much from my friend and teacher Susan Thumm She has truly taught me patience techniques and ways to further my knowledge and skills There are so many who have helped me it is impossible to list them all The true gift has been the many wonderful friendships the positive and encouraging words and the never ending support I have experienced within the world of Porcelain Art I thank each and every one of you for opening your hearts and for some your homes to me I love this art and this community more than I can ever express 36
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Never would I have imagined that I would paint animals on porcelain I started painting porcelain in 2018 and three months later I attempted my husband s cat that recently passed away When I gave him the tile it brought tears to his eyes and I knew I nailed the cat s essence I love seeing the pleasure in the recipient s face when I paint their pet It took 2 years after my horse died to be able to paint him and it s one of my favorites I always start with the eyes once I catch them I find it easy to finish the painting 40
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Besides painting porcelain I also worked for an antique shop for 23 years painting glass lamp shades This made me appreciate glass and I learned what you can and cannot do to glass so that it will retain its original shape I enjoy painting almost every day because I enjoy trying to recreate the beauty I see on a daily basis What started as a hobby to fill my time after retiring from school teaching became a life long enjoyed profession I had my first lesson in porcelain painting in Stone Mountain Georgia in 1971 I ve been painting ever since Taught my first seminar in Boulder Colorado in 1979 and have had the privilege of teaching many more through the last 44 years I have enjoyed all of the many friends I have in the porcelain art world I love to paint flowers fruit animals birds people and landscapes I just love to paint Especially on porcelain I love the feel of porcelain in my hand and the challenge to paint with a brush to make it more beautiful I also truly enjoy using viewing and gifting beautifully painted porcelain I was privileged to study at the Meissen factory in Germany which opened my eyes to what one fire truly means from painting to shading adding paste and gilding then fire Wow 44
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This spring IPAT received a grant to fund a new permanent exhibit highlighting Texas Western Heritage We were amazed by the pieces we received and the attention to detail Exhibit pieces came from member artists all over the world Please enjoy the works accompanied by stories of what inspired the artists who made them The Longhorn My handcrafted longhorn includes symbols of places around a Texas state map with its flag and the City of Grapevine logo IPAT s logo is presented to acknowledge the connection that the IPAT Office and Museum have to Grapevine Texas The symbols surrounding them are state symbols connected to the state s history geography and culture The animals are Texas Longhorn state large mammal Texas Horned Lizard state reptile Mexican FreeTailed Bat state flying mammal Ninebanded Armadillo state small mammal Northern Mockingbird state bird Monarch Butterfly state insect Guadalupe Bass state fish and Blue Lacy state dog The plants are Bluebonnet state flower Prickly Pear Cactus state plant Pecan Tree state tree Sweet Onion state vegetable Red Grapefruit state fruit Jalapenos state pepper Texas Star Mushroom state mushroom and Chitepin Pepper state native pepper Tipporn Laosunthara Thailand 50
Darrel Wall Louisiana USA Anna Skonieczny Alabama USA Stella Shilling Texas USA Red Fox Squirrel Early settlers in Texas survived on what they found trapped or shot such as squirrels or rabbits Cotton The land in Alabama could not support the growing of cotton by the 1800s because farmers didn t use crop rotation The Baronial Plantation owners moved to Texas hoping the new land s fertility would support cotton growth During the move they took all their belongings including their fine china and porcelain These Plantation owners influenced Texas Heritage Horsepower Wild Mustangs helped shape the state s cowboy culture They come from a time when horses were real transportation They ran the Pony Express they drove the Longhorns to market 51
Christine Evans Michigan USA Bluebonnets I lived in Arlington Texas for a while I still remember the fields of bluebonnets while driving in the countryside Letha Sandifer Louisiana USA Thistle and Bees Early settlers used the soft thistles to apply powder The honey produced by bees was also a useful resource Carol Pickler Florida USA Momma Monarch I am Carol s inspiration is on the tile Did you know that Grapevine Texas does a monarch Butterfly Flutterby butterfly release every October 52
Herding It must be a sight to see when large herds of Longhorn cross over the prairies in search of better grazing I deliberately drew a woman on the horse even though this might be a rare incident Moving over the plains through storms just to find greener pastures must have been a common practice with large herds Rita Moore Colorado USA Longhorn Grazing I can imagine how majestic a fullsized bull Longhorn must look out on the vast Texas range It is hard to believe they can maneuver across the prairies with so much weight on their heads Then you think of predators and know they must have second thoughts if they were to attack Stop Along the Trail A young girl is distracted by all the Bluebonnets and the irresistible urge to pick a few as her mother is in the wagon sorting through a trunk to make sure her precious handpainted china is traveling well Meanwhile dad is on horseback near his children pointing out the direction they will travel to find their new homestead in Texas Living in a wagon train must have been a big challenge addressing the changes in weather the rivers to cross and predators but so worth the journey to live in Texas 53
Birgit Porter Georgia USA Blue Bonnets for My Baby The modern cowboy is tough on the outside but tender on the inside 54 Pam Dieckert Texas USA Agarita berries or currantofTexas is a berry that grows natively in Central to Western Texas The leaves of the plant resemble hollies with spikes at the end This natural protection protects the agarita plant from deer or other animals from grazing on it The fruits are small round berries that are colored bright red The agarita berries contain a juice that is sweet with a subtle tartness to it Agarita berries are usually made into a fruit juice drink or turned into agarita wine Agarita Berry Snack Time
Susan Thumm Texas USA Texas has the largest white tailed deer population of any state and they tend to be larger Is it just because everything is bigger in Texas Maybe but most attribute it to the abundance of acorns on trees that are shorter than average due to the dry climate Julie Lawrence Texas USA One thought prompt encouraged artists to consider how porcelain arrived in Texas This vase manages to give a history of china painting transportation and Texas all on one piece 55
Candace Lynch Tennessee USA David Crocket This cameo of Davy Crockett was taken from a statue portion of the cenotaph The Spirit of Sacrifice designed by Texas sculptor Pompeo Coppini It was dedicated on November 11 1940 and bears the names of the known soldiers who fought at the Alamo Mission since there were no individual burials there 56 Pat Boston Arizona USA Cactus Wren with Prickly Pear Did you know the fruit of the prickly pear is called tuna It tastes like a tart strawberry with the texture of a pineapple and the seediness of a raspberry
Annette Cheung Hong Kong Youth Member aged 9 The Longhorn The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of beef cattle characterized by its long horns which can span more than 8 feet from tip to tip The cattle are lowmaintenance They can take good care of themselves without much human interaction They represent tradition heritage and nostalgia and are the living symbol of the Old West Annette placed the Longhorn in the Texas state map Austin Cheung Hong Kong Youth Member aged 7 The Refineries Texas has the most crude oil refineries and the most refining capacity of any US state The oil well is created bydrillinga hole 12cm to 1 meter in diameter into an oil or gas reserve with a drilling rig Then it is mounted with an extraction device such as apumpjackto allowextraction from the reserve The pumpjack such as this one is a common sight in West Texas The distant view at sunset is romantic and nostalgic 57
Jagger Chan Hong Kong Youth Member aged 8 Cowboy in the Desert Horses have been an integral part of cowboy life providing transportation protection and companionship Cowboys used horses to help them move cattle and herd sheep On their way they came across many species of cactus as Texas is home to more species of cactus than any other state in America Jagger painted this Cowboy in the Desert the iconic symbol of the American West 58 Pepper Chan Hong Kong Youth Member aged 6 Solitude Theflag of Texasis well known for its prominent single white star which gives the flag its name Lone Star Flag This lone star gives rise to the state s nickname The Lone Star State
In addition to those already highlighted in this issues the IPAT Museum would like to thank the following for their generous donations of artwork for our collections Suzanne Painter Georgia Letha Sandifer Louisiana Tana Parks Oklahoma Saxon Sharpe Utah
Porcelain Artist USPS 266 780 ISSN 08880336 Phone 817 251 1185 Email ipattx yahoo com Website www ipatinc org Mailing Address PO Box 1807 Grapevine TX 76099 Physical Address 204 E Franklin St Grapevine TX 76051 Mockingbirds by Joanna Burch part of the