She adds delicate paintings of eyes and faces to vintage plates.

Each of these depictions is rendered in a style that evokes the original tradition.

Human gazes appear in the center of these dishes, staring at the viewer calmly and directly.

Lover’s Eye Paintings on Plates by Susannah Carson

The form of the dish even acts as a frame, bordering Carson’s handiwork with decorative patterns.

Artist Susannah Carson adds delicate paintings to vintage plates.

Mixing her new handiwork with an older material makes these objects feel all the more precious.

Lover’s Eye Paintings on Plates by Susannah Carson

The plates even act as frames for the tiny masterpieces.

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye Paintings on Plates by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye Paintings on Plates by Susannah Carson

Lover’s Eye Paintings on Plates by Susannah Carson