Sandhill Crane with Fledglings ceramic pina colada cup

Sandhill Crane with Fledglings ceramic pina colada cupMug depicts three adult sandhill cranes, with their babies peeking out from the brush. I count myself lucky to have seen these elegant and unmistakable birds on a local drive in my area, right by the road side. Tall and elegant, and spotted in a marshy area, I am often surprised by how many species travel through our very developed area, only an hour from Chicago! This piece was created from a wheel thrown body with added sculptural elements. Color is

Mint striped

But he didn't

This mug features a sepia and yellow centerpiece floral flanked by darker black cone blooms and a lavender dahlia

This vase was a throw back to my much younger self

5” w with spout

and also creates movement for the viewer walking by or observing

I wanted to design pots deserving of such a regal festive flower

Hand wash only

The floral is a dusty lavender with pale yellow center detail and a sepia glaze

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

The rim and pedestal is added using a coiling technique and the rim is notched for a cord look and flecked with gold

Wheel thrown porcelain