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
Established in 20211stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Reef Sculpted Bowl in Cream
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the unparalleled beauty of theWhite Warm tones Reef Series Open Vessel- 20" wide x 12" tall at The Shine Studios. This hand made ceramic vase or bowl for interior design s...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Painted Wings Vase-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
Textured Drift Series Free Form Hand Made Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a mix of traditional with organic modern
large vessel is a true one of a kind Statement centerpiece
unique hand shaped vase with sculpted edges
full of levels of white and crea...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made VaseII- Medium
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Moody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and add...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made with Gold
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Moody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and add...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made VaseII- Small
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Moody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and add...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made Vase- Small
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Moody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and add...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Shorebreak Series Free Form Hand Made Vase I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Torn edges, cream and white matt and and texture glazes
Each piece is hand coiled stoneware clay. Fired multiple times and ways to create One of Kind Vessel.covered in custom sl...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Shorebreak Series Free Form Hand Made Vase II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Torn edges, cream and white matt and and texture glazes
Each piece is hand coiled stoneware clay. Fired multiple times and ways to create One of Kind Vessel.covered in custom sl...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Textured Free Form Hand Made Vase II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a mix of traditional with organic modern
large vessel is a true one of a kind Statement centerpiece
unique hand shaped vase with sculpted edges
full of levels of Black textures...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Natural Moon Vessel IV
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Organic Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios,Organic modern vessels are reminiscent of br...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Natural Moon Vessel III
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Organic Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios,Organic modern vessels are reminiscent of br...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
