A vibrant still life showcasing a bronze or copper base encircled by five hats, each representing distinct styles.  Among them, a beautifully textured hat adds depth and elegance, celebrating the harmonious diversity of fashion.

Masuda Johnston

Hatted Harmony

Emergent Tubes: A Dance in Clay is a captivating tubes gracefully emerging from the upper portion, adding a dynamic sense of movement and intrigue.  This innovative creation invites viewers to explore the harmony between form and function, showcasing the artist's ability to break boundaries while remaining grounded in classical pottery techniques.

Emergent Tubes: A Dance in Clay

A harmonious blend of everyday objects- each subtly dynamic yet quiet in presence - rests on a table.  The delicate interplay of pastels unveils hidden narratives, with a jacket appearing soft and welcoming, an iron crawler poised in silent activity, a vase exuding grace, and a book radiating quiet wisdom.  Each element is thoughtfully rendered, capturing moments of gentle stillness suffused with color on black paper.

Whispers  in colors

Balance of Coils is an impressive testament to artisan technique and creativity.  Crafted entirely from hand-rolled coils, this large pottery piece showcases a daring design with a modest base that creatively transitions into a broad upper portion, crowned by a delicate, narrow opening.  This unique structure embodied the skillful balance of form and function, demonstrating the artist's mastery of a coil method in creating both visual and structural harmony.

Harmonious Elevation: Coils in Balance

Emerald Echo: Expressions in Contrast is a striking self-portrait that captures a visceral moment of surprise or shock.  Using only white and green pastels against a black paper backdrop, the piece ingeniously utilizes contrast to emphasize the emotive features of the face and hands.  The limited color palette adds depth and intrigue, highlighting stark expression without overt detailing, and invites viewers to focus on the raw emotion and artistry depicted.

Emerald Echo: Expressions in Contrast

Pencil drawing, capturing likeness and expression, realistic shading, fine detail, youthful energy, reflective eyes, intricate facial features, nostalgic feel, textured paper, subtle contrast, signature initial.

Self Portrait

Introducing this exquisite pottery vase, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship! With a sleek, glazed black finish, it showcases a stunning gradient of rich brown shades, creating a mesmerizing effect.  The opening is skillfully crafted to mimic the gentle, rolling collar of a shirt, adding a playful and unique twist to its design.  Each hue blends seamlessly, adding depth and character to the piece.  It's a perfect addition to any decor, bringing elegance and warmth to your space.

The Shirt Inspired Vase

Vibrant paper-mache sculpture, abstract shapes, intertwined forms, textured surface, dynamic watercolors, expressive color fusion, intricate wiring elements, 3D depth, artistic harmony, innovative design.

Wired  Whimsy: A Dance of Color and form

"A vibrant light green canvas showcases a collage of Japanese women in traditional attire, interwoven with a tribal depiction of pink flower-laden cherry blossoms, creating a dynamic illusion of depth and cultural harmony."  Using acrylic, crystal silver leaf powders.  With a stamping technique covering the canvas to depict a beautiful Japanese traditional woman, adorned in traditional attire, gracefully holding an umbrella.

Patels of Harmony

Patels in Harmony (Close up)

"Majestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon" is an expansive six-canvas artwork that projects a vigorous and commanding presence, depicting a mythical creature merging horse and dragon elements.  It features bold colors, with vibrant yellow illuminating the scene and a dynamic blend of blue under the red adding depth.  The artwork subtly integrates the Horse and Dragon symbols from the Chinese zodiac, intertwining themes of freedom, strength, and power.  The fusion symbolizes a balance of independence and strength, capturing a dynamic spirit ready for grand adventures.  The piece is designed to be both bold and culturally significant, commanding attention and evoking a profound sense of power.  The artwork is ingeniously designed so that each of the six canvases plays a crucial role in depicting the expansive form of the mythical creature.

Majestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon - 1/6

Majestic Fusion: American Hoese Dragon - 4/6

"Majestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon" is an expansive six-canvas artwork that projects a vigorous and commanding presence, depicting a mythical creature merging horse and dragon elements.  It features bold colors, with vibrant yellow illuminating the scene and a dynamic blend of blue under the red adding depth.  The artwork subtly integrates the Horse and Dragon symbols from the Chinese zodiac, intertwining themes of freedom, strength, and power.  The fusion symbolizes a balance of independence and strength, capturing a dynamic spirit ready for grand adventures.  The piece is designed to be both bold and culturally significant, commanding attention and evoking a profound sense of power.  The artwork is ingeniously designed so that each of the six canvases plays a crucial role in depicting the

Majestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon - 2/6

Majestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon - 3/6

Mejestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon - 5/6

Mejestic Fusion: American Horse Dragon - 6/6

Patels in Harmony

The canvas features a sleek silver background, creating a minimalist yet striking backdrop. Red paint drips artistically around the canvas, adding an element of movement and intensity.  At the center is the Chinese symbol for 'horse", elegantly placed.  Below, in the right corner, is a small depiction of a horse, harmonizing with the symbol by illustrating its meaning.  The contrast of the silver and red highlights the cultural significance, making the 10X10 canvas a powerful yet simple representation of the horse in Chinese zodiac symbolism

Year of the Sheep

This artwork features three eagles on a mountain, illustrating my personal journey.  The lead eagle, with my face, embodies the struggle to break free.  Another eagle, with anguished eyes, reveals the pain of pursuing dreams amidst familiar expectations.  The final eagle, eyes closed, pierced by arrows, signifies the path not taken.  A self-portrait of rebellion, resilience, and the pursuit of an art career over societal norms.  Inspired by Frida Kahlo, this piece resonates with my heart's truth.

Wings of Defiance: A Self-Portrait in Flight

This piece is a captivating nature's elegance brought to life through the delicate nuance of pastel colors.  The piece captures the ethereal beauty of an orchid, emerging gracefully against a deep, velvety black background.  This contrast draws the viewers's attention to the intricate detail and vibrant hues of the flower, allowing it to blossom into the focal point of the piece.

The orchid, rendered in semi-abstract form, exudes an air of mystery and fascination.  Each stroke with pastels embodies the fragile yet resilient spirit of the flower, while the abstract elements invite contemplation and interpretation.

Whispers of Orchid Bliss

"Love" is a mixed media piece that combines a cutout image of my mother when she was young with the word "love" cascading down the paper. A delicate silver thread, meticulously needled in and out along the edges, adds a touch of elegance and connectivity. This work beautifully intertwines personal history with the enduring bond of love, highlighting the intricacies of familial ties and cherished memories.

Love

"Chalk self-portrait with collaged face and layered hands, transitioning from black to white

Identity and Diversity

white

yellow

orange

purple

dark blue

green

light blue

brown

black

Acrylic

Aquatint

Canvas

Chalk

Charcoal

Clay

Concrete

Embroidery

Graphite

Gold

Mixed Media

Metal

Oil Paint

Paper

Pastels

Pencil

Pigment

Resin

Tempera

Textile

Watercolor

Collage

Other

Film

Digital

Ceramic

Wire

Wood

Yarn

Stone

Porcelain

Marble

Glass

Plastic

Design

Drawing

Engraving

Etching

Linocut

Lithography

Painting

Prints

Screen Print

Text

Work on paper

Photography

3D Print

Performance

Sculpture

Landscape

Portrait

Very large

Large

Medium

Small

Very Small

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 4/5

Regal Fury: The Lion's Roar

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 2/5 Series

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 1/5 Series

Threads of Memory

Roots of Heritage

Guardian's Spirit: Tribute to Strength

Step into a world where myths come alive, and fantasy takes form in "Enchanted Myths: a Bestial Fantasy." This captivating exhibition invites you to explore a diverse collection of art that bridges the gap between ancient legend and vibrant imagination.  Featuring a striking interplay between men, women, and majestic creatures, each piece transports the viewer into a realm where stories are woven with the brush's stroke.

Enchanted Myths: A Beastial Fantasy

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