This is a creative new water jar by Johnathan Naranjo.  The jar has a round body and elongated neck.  The entire piece is fully polished.  Johnathan said he wanted to create a piece that was more detailed.  As well, in Santa Fe, it is the season for hollyhocks and there are so many hummingbirds, he said he took inspiration from just looking out the door.  The jar has three very detailed hummingbirds etched into the clay.  Check out the detail in the feathers!  They are surrounded by hollyhocks.  It is not just the exceptional detail etched into the clay, but the interaction of the hummingbirds with the flowers. That is the strength of this piece!   The light red matte areas are where Johnathan has only lightly etched into the surface of the jar.  This is a difficult technique to master but one that has become a trademark of Johanthan’s intricate and realistic style.  Johnathan pays great attention to the details in his pottery.  It’s these little details that certainly make his work so distinctive and exciting!  It is signed on the bottom, “Johnathan Naranjo 2024”.