The Corpus Christi mug showing its hand-drawn local artwork

Hand-drawn hometown collection

The Corpus Christi Mug

A hand-drawn celebration of Corpus Christi, available exclusively at Coffee Waves.

15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe

Community
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi, TX 78412

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Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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The Corpus Christi Mug: front view

Community

Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi carries the easy energy of the Texas coast, with the bay, beaches, and South Texas culture all close at hand. The Harbor Bridge, USS Lexington, Selena’s legacy, and coastal wildlife give residents a strong sense of place and visitors countless reasons to return.

The collaboration

Coffee Waves helped bring Corpus Christi to life.

After living in South Texas and creating mugs for places such as South Padre Island, Galveston, and Brownsville, Corpus Christi felt like a natural next community to celebrate.

I created the Corpus Christi Mug in collaboration with Coffee Waves. Working with Matt, Sarah, and their team has been such a good experience, and I am genuinely thankful for the Coffee Waves family.

That collaboration later led to the Port Aransas Mug when the team invited me to create a design for their location there, connecting the two coastal mugs through one wonderful local partnership.

The story behind the mug

The people and places behind The Corpus Christi Mug.

  1. Coffee Waves invites a local story

  2. The city’s character comes into focus

  3. Corpus Christi takes shape

  4. One city story from every side

  5. The mug finds two local homes

Inside the illustration

Corpus Christi details, drawn by hand.

01

Harbor Bridge

The bridge and Corpus Christi skyline create one of the city’s most recognizable waterfront views.

02

USS Lexington

The historic aircraft carrier honors the city’s strong connection to the bay and naval history.

03

Selena

A star celebrates Selena Quintanilla and the musical legacy Corpus Christi proudly remembers.

04

Bob Hall Pier

The pier represents fishing, beach days, and life along the Gulf Coast.

05

Coastal Wildlife

Dolphins and shorebirds reflect the rich marine life surrounding Corpus Christi.

06

South Texas Flavor

Citrus, bluebonnets, and local food add the color and flavor of the region.

Artist Ashley Ann’s hand-drawn process for The Corpus Christi Mug
The hand-drawn process behind The Corpus Christi Mug
The Corpus Christi mug showing its hand-drawn local artwork

Journal · Behind the drawing

How Corpus Christi Joined a South Texas Mug Collection

Living in South Texas shaped the coastal details in the Corpus Christi artwork.

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