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
Drift Amphora Vase- Hand Made Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Looking like it was recovered from the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. stands 17" tall and created all by hand sculpting then with multiple firings to create a one of a kind texture
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Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Earth Relics Bowl Medium with Handles
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
warm earth toned, matte clay vessels. each one individually stained and hand painted. warm browns and varying earth tones... Varied sizes.. great for table or group display.
9-17" w...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Earth Relics Bowl Large
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
warm earth toned, matte clay vessels. each one individually stained and hand painted. warm browns and varying earth tones... Varied sizes.. great for table or group display.
9-17" w...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
One of a Kind Bronze Stoneware Sculpture by April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Sculpted Salvaged Series. Only available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Formation Organic Bottle Vases- Two Sizes Available- Small
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TWO SIZES:
LARGE: 20" tall x15"
Small: 16" tallx 16" wide
More square/rectangle in shape
Each Item is measured. the are approx. sizes vary according to firings
weight of items a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Formation Organic Bottle Vases- Two Sizes Available
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TWO SIZES:
LARGE: 20" tall x15"
Small: 16" tallx 16" wide
More square/rectangle in shape
Each Item is measured. the are approx. sizes vary according to firings
weight of items a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Relics Vases Dark matter II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
looking like it was recovered from the floor of the Mediterranean Sea.. fully covered in texture but in a serene way... Varied sizes.. great for table or group display.
9-15" tall a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Relics Vases Dark matter
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
looking like it was recovered from the floor of the Mediterranean Sea.. fully covered in texture but in a serene way... Varied sizes.. great for table or group display.
9-15" tall a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Free Flow Pedestal with Gold Rings
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
16" tall x 14" wide, creams and whites. with gold rings.
flowy glaze with matte and satin mix.
antique gold interior
each one is hand painted with neutral brushstrokes and diff lev...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made VaseII- IV
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
Awakening Handmade Vase Dark Large I- April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Getting ready for SPRING 2026! Starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier times. this one is a ....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Handmade Vase Large II- April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Getting ready for SPRING 2026! Starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier times. this on...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
