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.

Masuda Johnston

Emergent Tubes: A Dance in Clay

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

"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)

This 3X3 ft memorial painting captures the essence of Blue, a cherished dog, and his bunny friend, immortalizing a beloved moment shared by his owner's family.  Set against a backdrop of blue flat house paint, the artwork features textured spray, silver highlights, and mica flakes in black and pearls, with a subtle diamond sparkle in Blue's eyes that symbolizes their eternal bond.

Blue the Beloved Best Friend

"Glided Elegance:  The Essence of Feminity" showcases the graceful form of a woman's body, rendered in rich black acrylic with shimmering gold and black mica flakes.  This captivating piece captures the delicate interplay between shadow and light, creating a mesmerizing black and gold shimmer that accentuates the natural beauty of the human form.  The artwork's exquisite texture adds depth and allure, inviting viewers to experience the timeless elegance of femininity.

Gilded Eligance

"Regal Fury: The Lion's Roar" is a dynamic masterpiece capturing the fierce spirit of a lion.  Crafted with textured spray and adorned with luxurious crystal gold, black, and bronze leaf powders, the lion's face emerges from the canvas, exuding power and majesty.  The mica flakes in gold, black, and pearl provide a rich texture, emphasizing the lion's majestic presence,  This artwork captivates with its bold portrayal of the king of the jungle,

Regal Fury: The Lion's Roar

"Trilogy of Radiant Orchids" is a captivating triptych that celebrates the exquisite beauty of orchids across three canvases, making it one.  Each piece features a single orchid, rendered in metallic hues that highlight its delicate form and vibrant colors.  The use of house paint, texture spray, crystal gold leaf powders, and acrylic creates a striking interplay of shimmer and depth, enhancing the orchids' natural allure.  This harmonious trio evokes the elegance and grace of nature's masterpieces, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world of floral splendor.

Trilogy of Radiant Orchids - 2/3

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 Horse

"Trilogy of Radiant Orchids" is a captivating triptych that celebrates the exquisite beauty of orchids across three canvases, making it one.  Each piece features a single orchid, rendered in metallic hues that highlight its delicate form and vibrant colors.  The use of crystal gold leaf powders, and acrylic creates a striking interplay of shimmer and depth, enhancing the orchids' natural allure.  This harmonious trio evokes the elegance and grace of nature's masterpieces, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world of floral splendor.

Trilogy of Radiant Orchids - 3/3

"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

A colossal Chinese dragon with a vibrant crystal gold leaf powder mixed with a varnish gloss finish on nine canvases. 
 Featuring a bold background with dynamic red paint splashes, accentuating power and mystery.  The dragon's "S shape' surrounds a moon, creating a mystical aura, with fierce red claws adding drama.  The piece embodies strength, protection, and cultural symbolism, merging elements of rain, femininity, and cosmic balance.

Majestic Serpent of the Celestrial Empire - 9/9

"Magnetic Sweetheart Collection"- This piece employs house paint, texture spray, metallic acrylics, and crystal gold, bronze, silver, and red leaf powders to reflect a personal journey of connection and appreciation for beauty.  The artwork celebrates the form of beautiful women through tribal art, aiming to evoke a sense of peace and beauty.  Hidden words within the bodies invite viewers to delve into deeper meanings, while the "faceless" approach encourages the projection of personal interpretations and emotions.  This universality fosters a shared connection, resonating with individual experiences in a relatable and intriguing manner.  Part of a five-piece series

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 4/5

This masterpiece captures the striking allure of a nude woman seated gracefully on a textured surface mimicking concrete.  Her pose, with one arm elegantly raised to her lustrous black hair, excludes a sense of serene beauty.  The tribal metallic colors adorning her form accentuate her natural curves while revealing a hidden tribal monkey on her shoulder, symbolizing the client's zodiac connection.  The mixed media backdrops, from housepaint, texture sprays, and crystal leaf powders, create a luxurious fabric-like effect, giving the piece an ethereal charm.  This exquisite artwork, one of five pieces, is perfectly tailored to adorn its owner's bedroom wall

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 5/5

This captivating painting showcases a mesmerizing blend of contrasting elements.  A dynamic background of orange, black, and cool colors spills across the canvas in vibrant drips, creating an illusion of speed and motion.  Emerging from this vivid backdrop is the fierce visage of a lion, crafted from polished black and gold mica flakes.  The lion's mouth is agape, revealing pearl-white teeth set against metallic gums and tongue, exuding a sense of raw power and intensity.  

Half of the lion's face is bathed in light, highlighting its majestic features, while the other half is cloaked in shadow, adding depth and mystery.  The radiant paintwork on the lion's face complements the colors cascading across the canvas, blending wildness with elegance.  This artwork captivates views with rich textures and striking contrast, embodying both ferocity and grace

Fierce Illusion: The Lion's Majesty

This stunning painting is an expansive visual odyssey, with a woman lying gracefully on a tranquil waterbed spanning the canvas.  Her form elegantly emerges, adorned with tribal artwork that transitions from silver acrylic at the bottom, reflecting the cooling tones of the water, to the bronze tribal designs on top, symbolizing a gentle sun-kissed tan.  The background shimmers with a textured allure, crafted using crystal gold leaf powders and texture sprays, adding depth and dimension.  Beneath her, a water flow creates a harmonious background, her hair cascading and mingling with the fluidity, while her arms extend gracefully over her face, portraying a blend of tranquility

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 3/5

The canvas is a deep black, serving as a dramatic stage for the figure of a fit man.  His form is detailed with pearl white and black mica flakes, emphasizing muscle definition and intensity.  The man is captured in a dynamic pose, pulling his arms back with great tension, his head bowed in concentration.  The contrasting colors symbolize his strength and intensity of the stretching movement.  The mica flakes add texture and brilliance, with light reflection off them to create depth and a sense of movement.  The overall effect is a striking portrayal of masculine power and grace.

Fundamental Reach

The canvas features a sleek silver background, creating a minimalist yet striking backdrop. Red and black paint, also texture spray all over the canvas, adding an element of movement and intensity.  At the center is the Chinese symbol for 'Ox", elegantly placed.  Below, in the right corner, is a small depiction of an Ox, 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 Ox in Chinese zodiac symbolism

Year of the Ox

This evocative painting is a heartfelt dedication to my grandmother, beautifully capturing the essence of familial bonds and legacy.  The rich blend of greys, silver, and metallic purples intertwines to form an intricate tapestry of floral motifs.  Each flower stands as a symbol of growth and resilience, rooted firmly in the land that signifies the foundation of heritage.  The subtle sheen of silver and metallic accents brings a contemporary sophistication, while the earthy wooden tones reflect the strength and endurance of familial ties.  This piece speaks as a personal connection to my grandmother but also to the universal story of ancestry and belonging

Roots of Heritage

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dark blue

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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

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Work on paper

Photography

3D Print

Performance

Sculpture

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Portrait

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Patels in Harmony

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 2/5 Series

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 1/5 Series

Threads of Memory

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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