I began the Birch series of ceramic trompe l'oeil birch trees as the snow was falling during the winter of 2008. They have been a blast to make and have been extremely popular right from the beginning.

I premiered the birch trompe l'oeil teapots and vessels at the 2008 Smithsonian Craft Show. On the second day exhibitors cast ballots to select three of their colleagues for the Exhibitors' Choice Awards. I received the Bronze Award, which was quite a thrill as a first-time exhibitor.

Below are many sample Birch sculptures, along with pieces from the original Forest for the Trees weathered log series. While each is a one-of-a-kind piece, most styles can be commissioned to add to your collection. Contact me at eric@ericserritella.com for details.

To learn more about the philosophy behind these pieces, visit the About page.

Large Trompe L'oeil Teapots

Birch Stump Teapot, 24" high

Birch Stump Teapot, 23" wide

Birch Teapot, 27" high

Sassy Birch Teapot, 16" high

Split Log Birch Teapot, 22" high

Sultry Birch, 24" high

Split Log Teapot, 26" high

Tree Trunk Teapot, 23" high

Mossy Teapot, 12" high

Small Trompe L'oeil Teapots

Gongfu Birch Teapot, 7" high

Gongfu Birch Tea Set , 12" wide

H Series Tree Stump Teapot, 7" high

H Series Tree Stump Teapot, 7" high

Standing Teapot, 7" high

Trompe L'oeil Pitchers

Sassy Birch Pitcher, 14" high

Fiona, Pitcher, 14" high

Weathered Pitcher, 23" high

Trompe L'oeil Vases

Paper Birch Vase I, 28" high

Paper Birch Vase II, 28" high

Birch Bark Vase, 22" high

Birch Bark Vase, 14" high

Birch Bark Vase, 22" high

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Birch Bark Vase, 19" high

Mossy Vase, 20" high

Miscellaneous Trompe L'oeil Vessels

Paper Birch Basket, 14" wide

Birch Tea Bowl on Birch Bark Stand, 9" wide

Birch Bark Box, 12" high

Birch Bark Box

Tea Table, 24" high

Includes a tempered glass top.

Pine Bark Urn, 12" high

Weathered Log Tea Bowl on Stand, 6" high

Tea Bowl Stand, 1.5" high

Planter, 9" high

Weathered Vase, 7" high