Tree Tattoos begin as original watercolor works by John DeFaro. Ink-like signals and layered marks emerge from time spent outdoors observing the living world. The forms suggest plants and animals encountered along the way. The imagery reads as a mark rather than an illustration.
Printed in black on white ceramic, each mug carries a single mark placed with intention and space. The artwork includes the small hand-drawn J DeFaro signature near the base of the image.
These gestures can be read as field marks of experience, traces shaped by time spent outdoors rather than scientific notation.
Collect them individually or gather a few together. Two favorites for coffee or tea with a friend. Four for the table.
This mug is part of the 2026 Print Edition; the first Tree Tattoos marks shared through Green Religion. Each piece is made on demand to reduce excess production and climate harm. Your purchase supports Green Religion’s work where art, advocacy, and care meet.
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China