Saw Whet Owl with Pine and Fungi (Mug 1) bird mug the narrow neck splays flowers

the narrow neck splays flowers beautifully and can hold couple fresh buds

and I never tire of watching them monopolizing the sunflower stalks

Mug depicts three adult sandhill cranes

Listed as second because these bottles were originally designed to hold olive oil- unfortunately I misgaged the size of the top so they do not fit the spouts

Saw Whet Owl with Pine and Fungi (Mug 1) bird mug the narrow neck splays flowersThese tiny inquisitive birds only weigh about three and a half ounces. They are some of the most numerous owls in North America, but tend to be very reclusive. Here they are perched on a pine with a colorful pop of fungi nearby. This piece was created from a wheel thrown body with added sculptural elements. Color is layered throughout the making process at every stage in order to achieve a lively depth in the surface. Gold luster accented. Blushed