About the shine studios
April has been a full time creative most of her adult life. For the past 15 years her main focus has been photography, However, during the pandemic she wanted to fulfill her dream to open her own creative studio again, but this time In Los Angeles. Her work is all hand coiled One of a Kind ceramic vessels. They are individually created for their unique size, shapes and textures. Each is then covered in many layers of color, slips, oxides, & custom glazes. Each piece is often fired multiple times to create their unique textures. Fragile to the touch but bold in the st...Read More
the shine studios
Established in 20211stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Textured Painted 25 Series-Moon II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Painted 25 Series- Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios, we adore its FRESH ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase III
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world bronze and mocha mix of color and texture
on dark chocolate clay....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world bronze and mocha mix of color and texture
on dark chocolate clay....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Glacier Pot/ Vase In Metallic Warm
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your interior design projects with the Glacier Pot/ Vase In Metallic Warm.. Matt crystalized soft grey tones..Useful smaller sizes from The Shine Studios. This handcrafted st...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Glacier Pot/ Vase In Metallic Warm
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your interior design projects with the Glacier Pot/ Vase In Metallic Warm Matt crystalized software tones..Useful smaller sizes from The Shine Studios. This handcrafted ston...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Black Metallic Organic Vessel
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fully glazed, charcoal, black metallic and texture
approx 9x8"
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use as on your table. This ex...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Drift White Moon Vase Handmade 2025
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bring a touch of modern style to your home with our Cream texture Moon vases
one of kind
this White moon jar with Textured drips
Matt glaze
one of a kind
., each striking vase f...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fragments White Ancient Bowl. Multi color
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world - white glaze with layers of gold, green and more
This han...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Reef Sculpted Ceramic Bowl free style in White II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the unparalleled beauty of the Large Reef Series Open Vessel-VI at The Shine Studios. This hand made ceramic vase or bowl for interior design showcases a stunning blend of t...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Reef Sculpted Ceramic Bowl free style in White
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the unparalleled beauty of the Large Reef Series Open Vessel-VI at The Shine Studios. This hand made ceramic vase or bowl for interior design showcases a stunning blend of t...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mokuza Organic Low Wide Bowl II in Bronze
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use as on your table. This exquisite piece is handcrafted from stoneware clay and adorned with ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fragments White Ancient Bowl
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world - white glaze with layers of gold, green and more
This han...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
