What is Porcelain Painting?
Mineral Painting, commonly referred to as porcelain painting, or more often
china painting, is classed as one of the world’s oldest forms of art and
deserves to be approached with a great deal of esteem and respect.
Porcelain was first made in
Today, porcelain painting is achieved by almost the same method as the one witnessed by Marco Polo. Dry mineral colors mixed with special oil are applied by brush to the glazed china and fired in a kiln, thus making the design absolutely permanent. Depth of color is achieved by applying the paint in soft, thin layers and firing after each application. In this way even the deepest colors take on a soft, delicate tone giving many pieces the appearance of antique china.
Yes, You Can Paint!
The art of porcelain painting is certainly a beautiful one and any effort put forth to learn it will be well rewarded. It is worthy of serious study. Very seldom is art a gift as some believe; as a rule it is the direct result of education, and skill which may be acquired by study and practice.
All the basic rules of fine art are applied
to porcelain painting and, as in other fine arts such as music, dance, stage,
oil and water 
color painting,
it is a matter of learning the basics, applying yourself, practice and your
desire to accomplish a new field. Just as it is in any other type of work or
art, how fast you can learn is entirely up to you, how much time you are
willing to spend on it.
Because it offers such an unusual range of creative possibilities, porcelain painting has become increasingly popular. Imagine the heirlooms, dinner ware, jewelry, vases, plates, glass lamps, wall hangings, personalized gifts you can create. What an exciting and rewarding experience to place you hand painted piece in the kiln and look forward with anticipation to the beautiful finished painting. From beginner’s brush strokes to beautiful roses, come join us. You can do it!