Self-taught artist Brook Knippa ofAP Curiositieshandmakes ceramic mugs with an adorable surprise tucked in the sides.
She nestles miniature painted sculptures of animals inside small nooks.
From sleeping foxes to mysterious owls, each unique cup is a dream foranimal lovers.
Knippa finds inspiration for her whimsical creations in the beauty of her surroundings in Maine.
From there I take those ideas into the studio and start making.
Additionally, these textures complement the depicted animal’s natural environment.
So, Knippa’s sleeping foxes appear in mugs with ridged or patterned ceramicsimilar to grass and stone.
Likewise, the whale mug is displayed on a smooth, ocean-blue exterior.
Self-taught artist Brooke Knippa of AP Curiosities makes charming handmade coffee mugs with a surprise.
She places miniature painted sculptures of animals inside a nook on the side of each cup.
