Back in 2005 I found an article in READYMADE magazine about Etsy and decided I would develop a range of art products to sell using old china.
I had used porcelain paint on new commercially made china back in the 90s primarily as an experiment and a way to supplement my Art career as a sculptor so it was exciting to find an outlet online for my ideas.
Old vintage china has a beauty to it but at that stage was not as fashionable as it is now. I liked the idea of recycling or upcycling it to create art works for display.
I push the science a bit with the process as porcelain paint is largely designed for new china products.
Almost 10 years later I'm still doing it and have seen a lot of changes.
I have had a great deal of publicity and even some celebrity customers all through my online presence so it has been more successful than I ever anticipated.
I would like to thank everyone who has come along for the ride with me and especially the customers who buy my items year after year.
I would also like to thank Etsy for all the opportunities it has given me.
Recent publicity;
http://www.remodelista.com/posts/tough-glamour-at-diones-house