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


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