Goldfinch and Thistle (MUG 1)

Goldfinch and Thistle (MUG 1)Finches are a common summer bird in St Charles, and I never tire of watching them monopolizing the sunflower stalks. Their sunny color lifts the spirit. Here they are poised with thistle flowers there are elegant glaze flows over these over looked thorny flowers. 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

As each is made individually

and proportional size

They are some of the most numerous owls in North America

a mid-tone speckled buff clay

Measures 9" wide x 4" high

but tend to be very reclusive

Bright and joyful

Sold Singly

The loop handle is ideal for couch lounging while snacking and adds a charming quality to the piece

show casing the poetic landscape of rivulets of dark chocolate clay ebbing and flowing over these uniquely marbled pieces

(this love of birds goes way back

Due to the nature of a handmade object