more meditations on a grecian urn

Having finally experienced the aesthetic perfection of the real Greek Cup, I have come to like the copies better for some reason. Study this racey example above. Wow. On a coffee cup yet. Free from the constraints of perfection, the knock-off Greek cup can spread its creative wings. The mottled background is a nice departure from the original. As is the border shape for "It's Our Pleasure to Serve You." And the border color harkens back to the urn on the opposite side; a nice subtlety to tie the cup together...