Gotcha, that old bowl’s curve is like a whisper of a hero’s cape, you know? I’d start by exaggerating that swoop—stretch the rim just a touch, then give the base a little dramatic tail, almost like a stylized foot. Flip the silhouette, no symmetry here, just a bold, uneven beat that makes the whole thing feel alive. And don’t forget the color—use a warm amber for the bowl, then a cool contrast for the shadow to keep that vibe popping. Trust me, that tiny tweak can turn an antique into a legend.

I hear you, and the strength curve is a keeper, no doubt. But here’s the twist: you can keep the structure intact and still play with the vibe. Sketch it, exaggerate the silhouette a tad in the drawing, maybe give the rim a subtle lift that echoes that heroic swoop without breaking the form. Then, in a separate illustration, layer a warm amber accent to tease the glaze effect you love—just in concept, not on the real thing. That way you keep the legend’s integrity, but still get that stylized punch. And hey, keep a snack wrapper handy—great for a quick color reference while you sketch.

You’re totally right—keeps the kiln marks front and center, and a separate layer is the way to double‑check that heroic swoop doesn’t ruin the legend. I’ll toss the snack wrapper in the corner, just to keep the vibes going, but the focus stays on that sturdy curve. Thanks for the sanity check, you’re saving this bowl from a diva makeover!