Once again it is Saturday and that means here at
The Cottage Market it is time for our little adventure…
of the blogosphere!
I have been on a kind of a tea kick lately…experimenting with different blends and flavors…so that got me to thinking about another subject that I love and that is art…so I am about to take a free fall checking out tea in art…not the art of tea…I kind of wanted to see what fabulous teapot creations are out there that are not at most tea parties…let’s see…
We will start with a little gift…one that I hope you enjoy…you might enjoy creating a pretty little tea towel with this one…what ever you decide…have fun…
just
“save as”
“save as”
Wow…I get to mix my love of tea…art and veggies with these gorgeous pieces that are on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum
…they are from the Chipstone Collection — Staffordshire Teapots.
Find out more about these beauties from the 18th century…one interesting thing is that the cauliflower and the pineapple (not shown) teapot showed a hit of power and hospitality…what does your teapot say about you!
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Now here is an interesting piece that I thought you might find kind of fun! It takes recycling to a new level!
Recycled stuff doesn’t always come cheap and doesn’t always look like recycled. Check out this Sapphire Teapot created by artist Donald Clark from found objects like foil, dice, game pieces, rings and faux jewels to add a jewel touch to the teapot. The uniqueness of this masterpiece makes it perfect for gifting to someone really special in your life. The teapot can be purchased from ArtFulHome
at a cost of $975!
Well I took a little visit over to
and if you are looking for teapots…WOW…they come in every shape and size…it is amazing! Pieces of art the are for certain…here are a few…but for more hop on over to this
(tea-riffic) site!
There are beauties like this one that was acquired in Paris…she would fit in perfectly in the Shabby Chicest of Homes….
Now just marvel at this Green Goddess in her ornate beauty…just can’t image pouring a cup of earl grey from that rose garnished spout…she was acquired in Florence…
Now here is one that is so sweet…
You will find extremely ornate pieces such as this Gothic Cathedral…
or how about this one from Pisa…
There are creations that you never thought you would see as teapots like this piece…Dolphin, freen, pink royal blue and gold on gold and great base ridden by a crowned blue robed woman dating back to 1790 France
or…
St. Vincent de Paul from Florence…now there is something I have never imagined as a teapot…
Then you can take a walk on the modern side of the teapot!
Here is a little example of some gallery pieces that are very interesting and for more info just hop over to
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and so many more…it’s like a virtual museum…each piece unique and expressive…this last one to me combines the ancient art of pottery with an Asian reflection but then the hope of the power of wind to supply our earth with natural energy…wonder if that was the artists intent??? What do you see?
Well we have just scratched the surface of the art of the teapot…let’s take a little look at how tea played a role in art just a little bit more…
Mary Cassatt — Five O’Clock Tea Party 1880
how about this beauty by Henry Salem Hubbel painted in 1909
“Tea Time”
Tea is not only featured in art…it makes it way into advertising pieces…it is just a mainstay for centuries upon centuries…
How about this little piece created by Ellen Parkinson…
Tea and Gossip go together like cream and sugar!!!
Well I had no idea that we were going here today…hope you enjoyed our little tea party and hope you create something fun with your new printable. Next week we will take a crazy trip with no rhyme or reason ok …I just kind of took an Alice trip through the land of tea today…wish I could have served you some pastries…
(((((HUGS)))))
