Shoreline Moment III | Lake Michigan Ceramic Mug with Beach Sand

Shoreline Moment III

This mug is part of the Shoreline Moment series, a group of forms that focus on a single, defined element—capturing a moment along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

In this piece, that moment is quieter. The surface is built through horizontal layers of blue, with subtle shifts in tone that suggest water moving across the sand. There isn’t a single focal point like a sun or horizon, but there is a clear sense of direction—lines forming, softening, and continuing around the form.

The upper portion holds a lighter blue glaze, while the lower areas deepen in tone. These transitions are gradual, more like something observed than designed. As you turn the mug, the surface changes slightly, revealing variation in texture and movement.

The glaze includes Lake Michigan beach sand, bringing small specks and irregularities that connect the piece directly to the shoreline where the work begins.

A small spiral detail sits near the base of the handle—an echo of movement, like something left behind in the sand.

The handle is handbuilt and shaped to sit naturally in the hand. The form remains consistent with others in the Shoreline Moment series, allowing the surface and sense of movement to define each piece.

This mug holds a quieter moment—less about a single image, and more about the steady rhythm of water moving across the shoreline.

The mug pictured is the exact piece you will receive. It is dishwasher safe.

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