Hand-Painted Cat & Tulip Stemmed Cup

By artist Zoe：This cup draws inspiration from a quiet moment by my study window: a tabby cat curled up napping among tulips, sunlight gilding the pink petals and the cat’s fur.The elevated stem base elevates the cup visually and keeps it away from the table, insulating against heat and adapting to coffee, tea, and other hot drinks.Underglaze painting is the soul of this cup: first, I outline the cat’s fluffy fur and the tulip’s delicate veins with a fine brush, every stroke precise and soft to avoid harshness; then I layer warm pink, cobalt blue, and amber glazes to build depth, bringing the cat’s softness and the tulip’s grace to life; finally, a clear glaze is applied before firing, locking the colors beneath the surface to endure for years.