darkdragon23 commissioned this 10" plate from me at AC 2011. (it was offered up for auction in the the art show as a 'Your Character Here' piece) For what he paid, he got one approval sketch before I started painting.
I recently posted the third fire, and this is the fourth, and last, fire.
The colors are fired into the glaze itself, and will never fade or chip. (just don't drop it!!!) It's even food-safe and microwave safe. (hand-washing recommended)
China paints on porcelain.