Lesley McInally’s functional pieces capture landscapes with primitive childlike qualities and 
often explore the dramatic seascapes of expressionist paintings. 
Each piece tells its own unique story and often takes the viewer on a nostalgic dreamlike 
journey.
How each piece is created:
This porcelain mug has been individually thrown and hand trimmed. Once the handle has been 
attached I add ceramic pigments to porcelain slip and layers of colour are applied and 
reworked to build up a beautifully tactile and visually stimulating surface. 
Once bisque fired more layers of underglaze colours are added and sanded back thus building 
up an even richer depth of surface texture. It is then fired to a Stoneware temperature with a 
glossy glaze which enhances the colours. You will also find small indentations on this mug 
which are designed for your fingers to find, hold and caress. Decals have then been applied 
and the item is fired for a third time. The decals are made from either 22ct Gold, Platinum Silver 
or copper. 
Please note each cup is individually hand made, shaped and painted. No two are ever the 
same and I like to think of them as siblings. I purposely squeeze each shape and leave 
indentations for fingers to find. This is about making a personal connection to the maker and 
the personal experience of holding and using each piece.
Note: These pieces are individually hand made and full of texture from slips which means the 
glazed surface can appear mottled at times. The odd iron fleck sometimes also appears from 
the porcelain clay body and this is a natural occurrence.