This March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called "underglazes" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.
This mug design was inspired by images of large, timeless, blue and white vases brimming with summer blooms. I loved the way the Royal Blue and Intense Yellow paints played well together. It inspired the color combination of many later pieces.
This handmade Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4"w x 4.5"h.