Ceramic Studio Musings by Artist Amelia Johannsen

silver falls and cascade vase by Amelia Johannsen

Shaped by Place—The Interplay of Environment and Artistic Expression

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Do you often pause to consider how your surroundings shape your thoughts, your creativity, or your daily rhythm? Certainly the environments we inhabit become a part of us, molding our perspectives and leaving traces in the way we express ourselves. Artists throughout history have drawn inspiration from their surroundings. One of my favorite artists, Georgia […]

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Stories That Evolve Through Art

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We buy art for our homes to do more than fill space. Art is a silent conversation starter, sharing something about who we are, where we’ve been, and what moves us. It might remind us of a place we love, evoke a memory with a cherished loved-one, or simply serve as a spark of joy

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Wabi-Sabi and the Art of Letting Go

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A journey of loss and healing inspired an imperfect artwork featured in a group show at imperfecta gallery in Oregon City. In a world that often strives for perfection, I find beauty in the natural flaws and irregularities that emerge through the creative process. This philosophy, rooted in the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, embraces the

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7 Valuable Lessons from my First Solo Art Exhibition

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Just over two months have passed since I inaugurated my first solo art exhibition at Flash Gallery in Barcelona. Having had time to reflect, I’m now ready to share a few insights I gained from this experience. Exhibition theme 1. Certain aspects of my concept were too personal to discuss in public Every art exhibition

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Catalyzing Connections and Celebrating Artistic Eccentricity

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In a time marked by insurmountable challenges and divisions, a sense of helplessness often pervades our lives. It is during these times that we find solace and strength in the transformative power of community — and more specifically in my case — a community built around art and creativity. Today, I’d like to share more

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Exploring Inspirational Open-Air Art Festivals

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Amidst sweet melodies, laughter, and a vibrant hum of human connection, artists of all disciplines come together to showcase their talents and creations. Open-air art festivals bring raw imagination to the forefront and are a testament to the human spirit—the unquenchable thirst for nature and creativity, and the drive to share it with others. Alternative

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Woman’s Creative Force

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As a young girl, I watched my mother’s relentless battle for equal opportunities, equitable rights, and fair compensation in her career as an attorney. Her determination was unwavering, even to the point of occasionally sleeping in her office to take a call in the middle of the night. The year she billed more hours and

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Clay Meditation Workshop

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On the evening of December 31st 2021 I led my first official clay meditation workshop at Amara Valley, a nature and wellness retreat center in the heart of Catalunya. The New Years retreat welcomed 30 or so guests in an intimate gathering combining yoga, nutrition, music, massage, drawing and yes–clay! It was an amazing experience

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The Art of Slowing Down

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I’ve come to the conclusion that if I slow down, so will my life. And my art is the key to slowing down. My transition into a creative career is bringing home life lessons that I previously only understood on an intellectual level.

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