Mica Leaf and Vine Spaceship Vessel P04557-P00162 Each feather is etched one

Each feather is etched one at a time giving depth and dimension to the wing spread and detail to the face of this great bird

with a thick oil-based ink

then pit fired and finished with layers of acrylic and oil paint

Painted with milk paint glazes and lacquered for durability

In this painting

Mica Leaf and Vine Spaceship Vessel P04557-P00162 Each feather is etched oneWheel thrown earthenware vessel, with flecks of mica delicately capturing the light across the body of the vessel. Its sleek copper lid has a hand drawn botanical motif and was fabricated and etched by the artist. Decorative use only. Not watertight Unglazed finish Ceramic: fired at cone 04, vitrified Signed by the artist Materials: Earthenware (Terra Cotta), Copper