Venice Gondolas at Sunset, Now on Fine Bone China Plates
Some of Venice's loveliest moments happen when the day is almost over. The sky turns apricot and gold, the water catches the last of the light, and the gondolas rock quietly at their moorings.
That's the moment I painted in Venice Gondolas, and I'm delighted to say it's now available on fine bone china plates. 🍽️
The Painting
In the foreground, a row of gondolas rests against tall wooden mooring poles, their dark blue covers pulled snug for the evening. The water glitters with soft ripples of peach, lilac and gold. Across the water, the pale buildings of a Venetian island and a slender bell tower glow in the warm haze of the sunset sky.
I painted it in watercolour, building it up layer by layer. I wanted the scene to feel calm and slightly dreamy, like the last quiet minutes before evening settles over the lagoon.
Painted, Then Infused into Fine Bone China
These plates are made from fine bone china, a material known for being delicate and slightly translucent, yet strong.
My watercolour isn't printed on the surface. It's applied using dye sublimation with a heat-transfer process, which infuses the artwork into the china itself. The blues stay deep, the sunset stays luminous.
Made in London, Made to Order
Every plate is made in London, England, and handmade to order, so nothing waits in a warehouse for you. Yours is made when you order it and shipped by FedEx or DHL. Taxes and duties are covered, so there are no surprise charges at your door.
Three Sizes, One Scene
As you can see in the photo, the gondolas design comes in three sizes, 8", 10.4" and 12.5", and available as a single plate or in sets of 2, 4 or 8. You can use them as:
- Serving plates for serving artisanal pastries, side dishes, cakes, or charcuterie 🍰
- Dessert plates for a set that feels like an evening in Venice
- Display pieces, on a stand or hung on a wall, where the sunset colours can glow
They're food safe. For care, machine wash on a low-temperature cycle below 30°C (86°F).
Ideas for Using Them
- An Italian aperitivo. Serve cicchetti, olives and cheeses on the plates, with a glass of prosecco. 🥂
- A gallery wall. Hang three sizes together for an instant Venice corner.
- A gift for a Venice lover. It suits weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and housewarmings, especially for anyone who has been to Venice or dreams of going.
- Restaurants and boutique hotels. The warm sunset palette works beautifully for Italian dining rooms, terraces, and hotel breakfast or afternoon tea service. If you run a venue and would like to discuss the plates, please get in touch.
Bring a Little Venice Home
There's something about gondolas at dusk that makes people slow down. I hope this plate gives your table, or your wall, a bit of that feeling.
You can find the Venice gondolas plates, along with my other Italian landscapes and my bird and wildlife plates, in my Etsy shop, DeniseWongArts. 🌸
