This fun piece was painted at a ceramic painting establishment with a variety of ceramic paints. I wanted to create a nice gradient from light to dark blue for the base, which is no easy feat as it is difficult to see the difference of the colours while it is dry (which it dries fast).
For the octopus I wanted to create a vibrant contrast to the cool background of the ocean, and added a variety of layers ranging from yellow, orange, red and even purple (which was a top layer in the stripes).
For added cuteness I added a small starfish at the inside bottom of the mug. As if to say ‘Hello, you made it to the bottom of your drink, time for a beautiful day!’.
