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  • David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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David George Steell (1856-1930) Pheasants in the Undergrowth - Oil on Canvas 1891 - Color Morphing Mug Design

Steell's 1891 oil on canvas puts pheasants at the heart of a dense woodland thicket, where the birds are caught quietly among the leaves.

Visual Elements & Composition

Earthy browns and deep natural greens fill the picture. The foliage is rendered with close attention to its texture, so the eye moves from leaf to leaf before it finds the birds. The pheasants sit within the undergrowth rather than above it, and their plumage repeats the warm hues of the surrounding brush. Nothing in the scene is staged. The layout reads as a single, unhurried glance into a wood.

Meaning & Symbolism

Steell was a naturalist painter working in the late nineteenth century, and this canvas belongs to that tradition of close observation. The pheasants stand for the wildlife of the woodland, while the undergrowth shows the habitat that sustains them. Together they celebrate nature and the study of birds in their own surroundings. The mood is calm and observational, a record of a moment that the painter wanted to keep.

Turning the Scene in Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the scene comes around slowly as you drink. The wraparound design means the thicket never stops at a seam. The image also has a secret: it is only faintly visible when the mug is cold, and the pheasants emerge as a hot drink is poured in. That reveal suits a painting about birds half-hidden in cover, waiting to be noticed.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.