Shoreline Moment V | Lake Michigan Ceramic Mug with Beach Sand

Shoreline Moment V

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 centers on a low sun set within a field of layered blues. The surface suggests water in motion, with darker bands moving across the form and lighter areas settling near the base—like what is left behind as the water shifts along the sand.

The interior is finished in a soft aqua glaze. It holds light differently than the exterior—brighter and more open—creating a quiet contrast as you look into the cup.

The exterior glaze includes Lake Michigan beach sand, bringing texture and variation across the surface. Small specks and subtle shifts appear as you turn the mug in your hand, connecting the piece directly to the shoreline where the work begins.

The lip is slightly softened and uneven, echoing the irregular edge of water meeting land.

The handle is handbuilt and shaped to sit comfortably in the hand, with gentle variation in surface and tone that reflects the rest of the form.

This mug holds a defined moment—sun, water, and shoreline—brought together into a single surface.

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

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