Julia Calvert began taking china painting lessons in the home of Mrs. Thomlison in 1957. Mrs. Thomlison taught china painting for many years in Florence, Alabama. Julia has continued to paint china over the years. Today Julia lives in Samson, Alabama. She is 85 years old now and still enjoys painting. She is currently painting a set of Christmas china to give to her granddaughter for a wedding present. The pattern on the set is her original design she simply calls, "Holly." She painted the same pattern on children's tea sets for her three granddaughters when they were small. Now, one will have the complete service for 8 in the "Holly" pattern. Julia always paints a heart on the bottom of each piece of china and adds the logo, "Handle with Love."
Julia Calvert's Paintings
3 Painted Items One item shows Julia's trademark, "Handle with Love" signature |
Children's "Holly"
Tea Set
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Christmas Holly
Plate
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4 Piece Place Setting
with Holly
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Grapes on Plate
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Grapes on Pitcher Vase | Jelly/Jam Jar with Strawberries on Jelly/Jam Jar | Pink Rose Plate in Gold Frame | Footed Pitcher Vase with Roses | Strawberries on
Plate |
Mrs. P.A. McMickin, from Florence, Alabama, was a friend of Julia's for 50 years.
She and Julia painted together for many years. She is deceased now. Her family and friends
continue to enjoy her beautiful china painting. Click on the links below to see some of
her paintings.
Mrs. P.A. McMickin's Paintings
Rose Painted Cookie Jar | Rose Painted Fan | Bell, Tray & Letter Opener Painted with Flowers | Bell Painted with Flowers |
If you would like to email Julia to let her know how you like her paintings, her email address is maccal@alaweb.com You can click on the hyperlink below to send her email now.
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