Artisans have been hand painting porcelain for many centuries.

Paints, gold and other precious metals, lustres, various textures can all be applied to plain white porcelain - the china painters' canvas.  After each application the piece is kiln fired to a temperature around 800°C (1475°F). At this temperature the glaze melts sufficiently to absorb the paint leaving artwork that is durable and permanent. Individual pieces can require between six and eight firings to achieve the desired effect.

This process produces enduring works of art ready to become the antiques of tomorrow.

In addition to showcasing the porcelain painting of Anne Blake, this website aims to provide West Australian china painters with current news and events and a list of useful website links.

The Main Gallery page is the gateway to a series of sub-galleries which illustrate Anne's painting by subject matter.

Gallery 1   features Western Australian Fish and Fauna.
Gallery 2   illustrates Western Australian Wildflowers.
Gallery 3   contains designs of a contemporary nature.
Gallery 4   is dedicated to more traditional painting.

There are two additional sub-galleries, Gallery 5  featuring work from other Western Australian Artists and Gallery 6 containing photography by the Blakes.