Ordinary plates and bowls are transformed into works of art by Christina Sutton, akaLittle Bird Painting.

Based in Montana, she uses the beauty of her natural surroundings as inspiration for whimsical illustrations of animals.

The imagery is rendered in a charming style reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques.

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Sutton’s artistic background is in painting and printmaking.

Montana-based artist Christine Sutton, aka Little Bird Painting, decorates ceramics with whimsical paintings.

Each piece is covered with folk-style renditions of animals like foxes, bison, and cats.

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

They also evoke the style of certain printmaking techniques like woodcuts.

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

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Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton

Painted Pottery by Christine Sutton