5. Swimming Seal mug








5. Swimming Seal mug
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic mug inspired by the colorful life of the ocean. Deep blue surface glazes, coral, and fish appliques, with textured handles.
The mug’s handle is textured fish scales glazed is a lush purple with blue drips. There is a seashell applique at the top of the handle as the thumb rest. The focal point of the mug is a seal painting rendered in meticulous details. The seal is not clear glazed giving it a raw clay texture. This choice of not clear glazing the painting makes it contrasted against the surrounding gloss glaze. The painting is coated in liquid quartz sealer protecting it from UV light and potential stains. Swimming around the seal, beneath the gloss glaze are brown carved fish-like shapes. These fish create atmospheric perspective of the deep ocean. The turquoise gloss glaze created many tiny crystals throughout the mug.
Microwave and dishwasher safe.
13 fluid ounces
Artist’s favorite! I think it is one of my most realistic paintings I have painted!