Saw Whet Owl with Pine and Fungi (Mug 1) bird mug with it's iconic weeping willows

with it's iconic weeping willows gracing the edge of Cayuga Lake

and I never tire of watching them monopolizing the sunflower stalks

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

Teapot holds about 36 oz

Saw Whet Owl with Pine and Fungi (Mug 1) bird mug with it's iconic weeping willowsThese 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