Hand-Painted Stoneware Collection Design

I’m developing a cohesive set of stoneware plates, bowls and mugs that will be hand painted and used every single day, not just tucked away for special occasions. The palette is already fixed on warm, sun-lit hues—reds, oranges and yellows that feel inviting at the breakfast table yet still cheerful for dinner.

Rather than locking the look into “modern,” “traditional,” or “abstract,” I want a fresh visual language that simply feels authentic on clay. Think bold brushstrokes, repeatable motifs and border treatments that translate well from dinner plate to side plate, bowl and mug without looking copied-and-pasted. Texture and the natural speckling of stoneware should shine through the artwork.

What I need from you
• Concept mood board summarising the story and colour swatches
• Flat artwork or pattern files for at least four core pieces (dinner plate, side plate, cereal bowl, mug) ready for hand-painting guides
• Simple placement maps indicating stroke order or layering so artisans can reproduce the design consistently
• Final files supplied as high-resolution JPG/PNG for reference plus layered PSD/AI (or Procreate) so minor edits can be made before production

I’ll give prompt feedback on sketches to keep iterations tight and would like the full package wrapped up within two weeks of project start. If you have prior work on ceramics or surface pattern design, a quick link or two will help me visualise your approach.