Inspirational designs and artists

For homework, I looked up some artists and their platters and there are some that really caught my eye.

Ralph Bacerra, (this platter did not come with a specific name) and I LOVE this platter because of the different colors and fluidity of the lines that are compacted into circular plane.  The colors of red, yellow, blue, and a hint of black and gold are used very well together and it creates a sense of of harmony because of the geometric and organic shapes put together. It looks chaotic because of the clash of colors.
LINK: http://www.artscenecal.com/Announcements/2008/1108/PalosVerdesAC1108.html

Laney X. Oxman, this is not my all time favorite, but I picked this platter because it reminded me of the class discussion about mind maps and self portraits.  There are many faces painted on and the color choices seem to be very personal choice for making this design.
LINK: http://pinterest.com/pin/188869778093840669/

David McDonald, "Shield Mandalas", this is a very interesting design and texture for a platter.  I am so intrigued by the texture he made and how it repeats itself around the whole thing and the color choice is very subtle and neutral.  The focal spot is the dark brown circle in the middle which is where I am drawn to first and from there you follow a radial effect until you get to the rim of the platter.
LINK: http://limberlostpottery.com/home.htm