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 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

"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

"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 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

In this captivating piece, palm trees and a beach come to life with rich textures and vibrant hues.  The use of flat house paint lends a grounded essence to the artwork, while furniture texture spray adds depth by mimicking the sandy shore.  The metallic green palm trees shimmer against the backdrop, casting an eternal glow that captures the viewer's imagination.  This innovative blend of materials and techniques creates a dynamic scene that invites viewers to step into a serene, tropical paradise.

South Beach 1/3

This captivating painting serves as a poignant homage to my childhood and love for needlework, seamlessly intertwining memory and artistry.  Dominated by two textured trees, the canvas is alive with intricate crawling designs.  The branches are adorned with a plethora of beads, meticulously needled through, creating an ethereal sparkle.  Scattered beads on the ground suggest leaves fallen from the branch symbolizing the nurturing of skill in youth.  The orange and gold background casts a striking shadow on the trees, contrasting their silhouette-like appearance and shading the ground beneath them. The interplay of light and shadows highlights the radiant gold elements, adding depth and visual interest. This piece is an exquisite fusion of personal heritage and artistic expression.

Threads of Memory

"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 - 1/3

This stunning round canvas commands attention with its impressive 48" x 48" round canvas.  The painting features a majestic tribal tiger, its powerful presence captivating viewers.  The tiger's face, intricately designed, spans the entire canvas, exuding an air of regality and strength.  Crafted with crystal silver leaf powders, the tiger boasts a mesmerizing sheen that shimmers across its form.  These elements are preserved and enhanced with gloss varnish, creating a creamy, metallic silver finish that breathes life into the creature.  The eyes, unforgettable in their intensity, hold a huge diamond each, adding a piercing brilliance and mystique.  This artwork marries traditional tribal motifs with modern elegance in a stunning synthesis of texture and luminosity.

Gaze of Eternity Part One -  2/2 Tiger Series

Patels in Harmony

A 10x10 textured canvas, adorned with shimmering crystal gold leaf and gloss varnish featuring a red acrylic box at its center, showcasing the Chinese symbol for strength

Strength

"Three red canvases feature shimmering gold leaf powder and acrylic backgrounds with a whimsical, swirly branch.  A poised dragon, wings outstretched, sits perched, locking eyes with the viewer, ready to take flight."

Flight of Gold

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

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Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 2/5 Series

Magnetic Sweetheart Collection - 1/5 Series

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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