Of all the animal mugs I make, pigs are my favorite. They always end up with their own piganality. This one is no different. With a wry look on his face, this black and white pig mug looks like he is wondering "why?" Well, why not! This mug is the first black and white pig made by Montana artist and potter Kate Bertin.
Most of us know he feeling - up in the morning, too much fun the night before, feeling green around the gills. This funny face mug will make you smile whether you have a hangover or not! Hand thrown on artist Kate Bertin's kick wheel, the mug then was sculpted into this unique and one of a kind mug. The body of the mug is glazed with a matte glaze called speckled almond, and feels lovely in your hands. 
This one of a kind beer stein will keep you from being thirsty for a looong time! Hand made out of slab-rolled clay by Montana artist Kate Bertin, the stein was then decorated "laces" impressed into the clay. Kate added a sturdy handle that has the look of a leather strap, and glazed the stein in a mottled rich brown.
This beaded mask started life as a plain white ceramic mask, formed by throwing a slab of clay over my face, causing my children to wonder about my sanity. After it was fired and glazed, the process of experimentation and creation began. The beads are attached to the ceramic using a heavy-duty glue. A light layer of white acrylic paint was laid over the white beads to brighten the background, and glitter glue worked ...
Now you can have your own serving wench serve your coffee with this unique bodice mug. Perfect for Renaissance Faires, LARP, or just knocking around the castle! 
This beautiful and large face vase would look wonderful with a spray of tulips sprouting from his head. The sculpted face, created by Montana artist Kate Bertin, was intended to be an elf, as in the Lord of the Rings stories. He DOES look very elfin - but along the way, he acquired a Victorian-era, beautiful young man kind of look.
This sweet brown dog mug will be your best friend, and never chew on your shoes or pee on the couch! Hand thrown by Montana artist Kate Bertin, the mug was then sculpted into the cute, one of a kind dog face. The glazes are lead free and food safe, so this pup can be used every day at your morning barkfast. :D
The Bartmann (bearded man) mug/jug, also known as a Bellarmine jug, has a long and interesting history. First made in Germany in the 16th century, the jugs (which sometimes were used as mugs) were made for 200 years, spreading across Europe and even to colonial America. This particular bearded man is quite a bit newer, having been hand thrown and sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin in 2012.
This wild piece of usable art is purple, yellow and white with a thin strip of black weaving through the chaos of color. The heavyweight vase was hand thrown on a kick wheel, then painted with a layer of white underglaze. On top of the white, Kate painted strips of slip (wet clay), stained with purple, yellow and black. The colors weave in and out, creating a unique, never-to-be-duplicated container for your flowers.
Now THIS fellow is guaranteed to make your office mates jealous when you drink your coffee! The mug was handmade from slabs of clay, and then sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin into this monster with a toothy grin. Kate rarely knows exactly what she's going to make when she sits down to sculpt - so it's always fun to see who comes out to play.
GO AWAY, SON, YOU BOTHER ME! 
This adorable duck mug is one-of-a-kind fun! Hand thrown on a kick wheel by Montana artist Kate Bertin, the duck is then hand sculpted, fired, glazed and then fired again for a unique look that will make you the envy of the coffee klatch. 
You won't be able to stop yourself from smiling when you drink your morning coffee or tea from this adorable white bunny rabbit mug. It's the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Happy Easter! This fuzzy fellow is ready to have a new home in YOUR barn! Actually, he probably would prefer a nice warm kitchen cupboard, where he would wait anxiously for morning, so that he could serve you hot coffee and baaaaaaagels. Hand thrown on a kick wheel, the mug is then sculpted, fired, glazed and fired again. All glazes used by Big Sky Artworks are food safe and lead-free. 
We're not sure which is cuter - this sheep mug's long floppy ears, or the whimsical expression on his face. Either way, this one-of-a-kind coffee cup is sure to greatly increase your day's "cute" factor!
Funny Bunny! This one-of-a-kind white rabbit mug has handles... er, ears... on both sides of his funny bunny face, and huge black eyes to keep watch. 
He's the black sheep of his family, but he's anxious to have a home in YOUR barn! This sheep mug will happily serve your morning tea, coffee or cocoa!
Now you can have your own serving wench serve your coffee with this unique bodice mug. Perfect for Renaissance Faires, LARP, or just knocking around the castle! 
This happy fellow will hold more than 24 ounces of your favorite beverage. Whether it's beer, mead or coffee, that will be sure to make you happy too!
This one-of-a-kind, hand thrown pottery mug with a wide, fat belly and slightly smaller mouth, so you can carry it around easier without spilling your brew. The bottom of the pot is rounded like an old-fashioned cauldron. Look closely, and you will see the feet are dancing! Handles are added along with feet, to create a stable, magical way to enjoy your morning tea or coffee. 
Is YOUR house cat really a tiger in disguise? This beautiful orange tabby definitely is - he looks like he's ready for the jungle. The tabby cat tiger mug was hand thrown and sculpted from stoneware clay. After bisque firing (a slightly less hot firing to harden the clay), Montana artist Kate Bertin painted the kitty with a rust-colored underglaze and painted stripes on his face. 
This Chinese dragon bottle will usher in the Chinese New Year (which began on Jan. 23), the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese mythology, dragons generally symbolize strength, power and good luck! This bottle was thrown in two pieces on a kick wheel by Montana artist Kate Bertin as part of the OTC Challenge, and then sculpted into this unique and beautiful, functional piece of art. 
This tree mug has LOTS of character! His handle is a branch - his nose is another. Perfect for a woods-loving beer drinker.The Bartmann (bearded man) mug/jug, also known as a Bellarmine jug, has a long and interesting history. First made in Germany in the 16th century, the jugs (which sometimes were used as mugs) were made for 200 years, spreading across Europe and even to colonial America. This particular bearded man is quite a bit newer, having been hand thrown and sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin in 2012.You won't be able to stop yourself from smiling when you drink your morning coffee or tea from this adorable white bunny rabbit mug. It's the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Now THIS is a stein for drinks with a bite! This one of a kind hand sculpted dragon mug will make you the king (or queen!) of any feast. The unique usable art was first thrown on a kick wheel by Montana artist Kate Bertin, and then sculpted into this beautiful dragon mug. The stein easily holds a full pint, although we suggest using two hands for drinking, as dragon heads are very heavy. 
This is how I feel in the morning before I get my cup of coffee! 
This adorable little duckling chick has arrived just in time for spring. Bright yellow, this little fellow was hand thrown on the wheel, then sculpted by hand to create a one-of-a-kind celebration of spring. This one-of-a-kind, hand thrown pottery mug with a wide, fat belly and slightly smaller mouth, so you can carry it around easier without spilling your brew. The bottom of the pot is rounded like an old-fashioned cauldron. Look closely, and you will see the feet are dancing! Handles are added along with feet, to create a stable, magical way to enjoy your morning tea or coffee. 
This pair of handmade pottery mugs are two of a kind, and the perfect way to enjoy your holiday nog! The tree itself is sculpted onto the front of the mugs, giving it a bas relief three-dimensional look. The deep green branches of the pine tree are lightly sprinkled with winter snow.With a wry look on his face, this black and white pig mug looks like he is wondering "why?" Well, why not! This mug is the first black and white pig made by Montana artist and potter Kate Bertin. Hand thrown on a kick wheel, the pig mug is then sculpted with a one-of-a-kind pig face. Although artist Kate Bertin has made many other pig mugs, the hand sculpting process guarantees that each one has its own "piganality."
There's something so peaceful about cobalt blue. This hand thrown serving bowl is great for anything from mashed potatoes to fruit. Large enough to hold food for a hungry family - but this bowl's so pretty, you'll want to keep it on your table or counter whether it has food in it or not!Now you can have your own serving wench serve your coffee with this unique bodice mug. Perfect for Renaissance Faires, LARP, or just knocking around the castle! He's the black sheep of his family, but he's anxious to have a home in YOUR barn! This sheep mug will happily serve your morning tea, coffee or cocoa!
Now THIS fellow is guaranteed to make your office mates jealous when you drink your coffee! The mug was handmade from slabs of clay, and then sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin into this monster with a toothy grin. Kate rarely knows exactly what she's going to make when she sits down to sculpt - so it's always fun to see who comes out to play.Most of us know he feeling - up in the morning, too much fun the night before, feeling green around the gills. This funny face mug will make you smile whether you have a hangover or not! Hand thrown on artist Kate Bertin's kick wheel, the mug then was sculpted into this unique and one of a kind mug. The body of the mug is glazed with a matte glaze called speckled almond, and feels lovely in your hands. 
Stare into his eyes.... stare DEEP into his eyes... this evil sorceror mug has you in his thrall! Hand thrown on a kick wheel, this magic magician was sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin to create and unusual large mug, great for your coffee, mead or beer.
Own your own piece of classical Greek antiquity! Well, ok, so he only LOOKS like a classic Greek bust. He's still a wonderful conversation starter and a unique and functional work of art.With a wry look on his face, this black and white pig mug looks like he is wondering "why?" Well, why not! This mug is the first black and white pig made by Montana artist and potter Kate Bertin.The Bartmann (bearded man) mug/jug, also known as a Bellarmine jug, has a long and interesting history. First made in Germany in the 16th century, the jugs (which sometimes were used as mugs) were made for 200 years, spreading across Europe and even to colonial America. This particular bearded man is quite a bit newer, having been hand thrown and sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin in 2012.The Bartmann (bearded man) mug/jug, also known as a Bellarmine jug, has a long and interesting history. First made in Germany in the 16th century, the jugs (which sometimes were used as mugs) were made for 200 years, spreading across Europe and even to colonial America. This particular bearded man is quite a bit newer, having been hand thrown and sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin in 2012.This one-of-a-kind, hand thrown pottery mug with a wide, fat belly and slightly smaller mouth, so you can carry it around easier without spilling your brew. The bottom of the pot is rounded like an old-fashioned cauldron. Look closely, and you will see the feet are dancing! Handles are added along with feet, to create a stable, magical way to enjoy your morning tea or coffee. Funny Bunny! This one-of-a-kind white rabbit mug has handles... er, ears... on both sides of his funny bunny face, and huge black eyes to keep watch. This sweet brown dog mug will be your best friend, and never chew on your shoes or pee on the couch! Hand thrown by Montana artist Kate Bertin, the mug was then sculpted into the cute, one of a kind dog face. The glazes are lead free and food safe, so this pup can be used every day at your morning barkfast. :DNow you can have your own serving wench serve your coffee with this unique bodice mug. Perfect for Renaissance Faires, LARP, or just knocking around the castle! 
Pond Life Serving Platter in Forest Green and Tan
Now THIS fellow is guaranteed to make your office mates jealous when you drink your coffee! The mug was handmade from slabs of clay, and then sculpted by Montana artist Kate Bertin into this monster with a toothy grin. Kate rarely knows exactly what she's going to make when she sits down to sculpt - so it's always fun to see who comes out to play.GO AWAY, SON, YOU BOTHER ME! With a wry look on his face, this black and white pig mug looks like he is wondering "why?" Well, why not! This mug is the first black and white pig made by Montana artist and potter Kate Bertin.He's the black sheep of his family, but he's anxious to have a home in YOUR barn! This sheep mug will happily serve your morning tea, coffee or cocoa!
