The Stories
Doris’ china painting featured beautiful floral patterns with rich blended hues of purples, blues, and greens. Etherial and lovely, these pieces were made for friends and family and typically given as gifts for special occasions.
Doris began painting China in the late 1960s. The beauty of her work attracted many local artists and she soon began teaching China painting at both her home in Florida and her cabin in the North Georgia mountains. Her most common theme includes beautiful flowers and fruits. They stand out because they are not simply decorations, they are works of art on China.
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Hummingbird Vase
The “Hummingbird” vase was created as a gift for her daughter-in-law, Sandy, who loves hummingbirds and is often compared with one.
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Doctor Bird
The “Doctor Bird” hummingbird plate was inspired by seeing one during a trip to Jamaica.
Daisy Butter Dish
The “Daisy Butter Dish” was one of Mom’s early works as a gift for her son, Tommy and his wife, Sandy.