Tropical Birds
As with all my designs I am fascinated by the natural world. With this series of pieces I have explored tropical birds of all kinds and its always exciting to develop new colours and ways of applying my slips.
Tiffany Scull ceramics
Dorset, England
Ruby throated hummingbird & trumpet vine, Mark Claytonvessel inspired by Ruby hummingbirds, created using carving clay slips and sgraffito
Pygmy Parrots & Oak tree, Mark ClaytonVessel inspired by Pygmy Parrots, created using clay slips carving and sgraffito
Scarlet Honey eaters & Gum tree, Mark Claytonvessel inspired by Scarlet Honey eaters, created using clay slips carving and sgraffito
Ruby Throated hummingbird & orchids, Mark ClaytonVessel inspired by a Ruby hummingbird, created using clay slips sgraffito and carving
Japanese White eyes & Cherry blossom, Mark ClaytonVessel inspired by Japanese White eyes, created using clay slips carving and sgraffito
Olive backed Sunbird & Coral tree vessel, Mark ClaytonHand thrown and carved sgraffito vessel decorated with a sunbird
Violet capped hummingbird & Orchid vessel, Mark ClaytonDetailed hand thrown and carved sgraffito vessel showing a hummingbird
Blue rumped parrot, Mark Claytonsgraffito vessel showing a bright parrot
Giant nested hummingbird, Mark ClaytonSgraffito vessel showing a nested hummingbird