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The Alchemist 🇨🇦
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Artist, potter, gardener, lover of trees, frolics in nature, star gazer.

Kindness matters.

Please join me on my pottery journey ❤️

rakupottery.ca

🏳️‍🌈 He/him, They/them

Mi’kma’ki/Eastern Canada
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The Alchemist 🇨🇦 @alchemistsstudio.bsky.social · Apr 24
There's certainly been lots of uncertainty in the world lately and I know that does not make art a priority, but I'm still here making things.

These are a few of my one-of-a-kind raku vessels currently available and if you could help me find them a home with a like or share, I'd be grateful 🙏
6 raku vases in a grid
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Today's vibe.

Your partner is sick, so you're taking care of him. You know it's likely only a matter of time till your sick, so you're trying to get as many things done as you can. 🤷‍♂️💪
February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Slowly getting into astrophotography, so don't be surprised if some nights this pottery account is moonlighting as an astronomy account! ✨🌜

Wishing you all a peaceful evening.

(Photo from last week)
A photo of the moon where you can see some craters.
February 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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It's been a chaotic time to be an artist. Now that Canada has a trade agreement with China, it's only a matter of time before Trump ends free trade.

If you're American and been eyeing a piece, now's probably the time.

I know times are tough, but if you could help with a share, it'd mean so much.
A raku fired vase with an industrial look. Coloured in metallics, gold, purples, reds and blue greens. A raku fired dolphin with iridescent blues, coppers and purple. A three tiered raku vase with brilliant blues, reds, purples and some black. A raku fired bear named 'Espresso', coloured in metallics, browns, golds, silvers.
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Slowly getting into astrophotography, so don't be surprised if some nights this pottery account is moonlighting as an astronomy account! ✨🌜

Wishing you all a peaceful evening.

(Photo from last week)
A photo of the moon where you can see some craters.
February 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Unveiling 'Convergence', a sculptural study in connection and motion.

The rings rise and fold together in a way that feels both inevitable, mechanical and delicate, symbolizing relationships, shared journeys, and the quiet moments where lives intersect.

#ArtAdventCalendar #pottery
A copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture of three intersecting rings on a stand A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture
December 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Fresh from yesterday's raku firing, meet Perseus' Cloud.

Born from fire and smoke, this raku vessel is inspired by the Perseus Molecular Cloud. This little fragment of the cosmos, imprinted by fire, holds echoes of stars long gone.

Like us all, it is stardust.

#space #ArtAdventCalendar #pottery
A three-tired raku vase with reds, blues, violets and blacks A three-tired raku vase with reds, blues, violets and blacks and whites A closeup of a three-tired raku vase with reds, blues, violets and blacks and whites The Perseus Molecular Cloud in reds, pinks, teals and blues
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
From our Liminal Dreams series, "Infinity Rising" is an endless reflection on quiet transformation.

This piece is a delicate blend of timelessness that speaks to renewal, perseverance, and the ways we rise and fall together in an interconnected infinite universe.

#art #space #pottery #sciart
An industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. View 1 An industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. View 2 A closeup of the base of an industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. A closeup of the base of an industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens.
January 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Introducing Cuddles Von Profit, a capitalist cat-astrophe and a purr-fect reminder that billionaires are ridiculous, but cats are essential.

100% less morally reprehensible than a billionaire.

Adopt Cuddles and own a billionaire instead of them owning you.

Warning: Do not eat.

#Caturday #cats
A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Front view, full body. A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Closeup of the face including a red and blue mustache. A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Back view, full body.
January 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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piezostatik.bsky.social
My brother caught the northern lights the day after his daughter (my niece) passed from cancer at 16 years old. 😢
The pink Aurora borealis through the leafless canopy
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Introducing Cuddles Von Profit, a capitalist cat-astrophe and a purr-fect reminder that billionaires are ridiculous, but cats are essential.

100% less morally reprehensible than a billionaire.

Adopt Cuddles and own a billionaire instead of them owning you.

Warning: Do not eat.

#Caturday #cats
A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Front view, full body. A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Closeup of the face including a red and blue mustache. A raku fired cat sculpture with glazing in iridescent greens, yellows, reds and blues. The cat wears a top hat and monocle. Back view, full body.
January 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Thinking of all who are organizing, participating and supporting this and sending love and support from Canada.

What is happening in America is wrong. Abolish ICE and hold them accountable.
A poster graphic with a black background and white text that says 'Ice out! Nationwide shutdown! No work. No school. No shopping. Jan 30, 2026. Sign on to join us: nationalshutdown.us
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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kaminenmosher.art
New work available for purchase at Taiko.art:

Snow Cover 1, acrylic on stretched canvas, 100 cm x 80 cm, 2025

Straight from my studio to your wall. See more info at www.taiko.art/petrakaminen... (with international shipping)

#art #painting
An angled shot of an acrylic painting hanging on a white wall. The painting shows an abstracted representation of a fir tree and shadowed birch tree covered in snow and pale yellow winter light filtering in from behind them. There are paint drips and squiggles and a lot of layered lozenges in grey, grey blue, Prussian blue, whitened teal, and yellow.
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 AM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
You can write a note of encouragement and support for those on the ground to read when things get tough.

What a beautiful idea.
ziibiing.com ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 10d
I added a page to the website where you can send a little love note to folks in Minnesota.

I keep getting lovely emails about how people are inspired by the resistance, but I would like to actually put these together for folks on the ground to read when they need to.
Send a Love Note — Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Everything has their snowy caps on now! Only about 20 hours of snow left according to the forecast.

#photograpy #EastCoastKin
Mushrooms growing from the side of a tree with a snowy cap. You can see snow and a forest in the background. A close up of a ceramic sphere hanging from a fishing line from a tree with snow on top. You can see trees in the background.
January 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Latest work, 'Tangerine Palpatine'.
An orange raku fired skull that is slightly tilted to face the left on a white background. The same orange skull that is slightly tilted to face right.
January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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craiglee47.bsky.social
30 second outdoor sketches in charcoal on the Boston Commons. I sketch very fast when I'm outdoors. I use it more of a shorthand. soft vine charcoal or chalk pastels work best for me.
January 26, 2026 at 4:47 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Everything has their snowy caps on now! Only about 20 hours of snow left according to the forecast.

#photograpy #EastCoastKin
Mushrooms growing from the side of a tree with a snowy cap. You can see snow and a forest in the background. A close up of a ceramic sphere hanging from a fishing line from a tree with snow on top. You can see trees in the background.
January 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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tishamark.com
Some of you have asked, and I'm excited to share that I'm starting to offer some limited edition fine art prints of some of my oil paintings! Each is hand signed and numbered by me.

These 3 are from my Marshlands series, available now in my shop:
tishamark.com/product-cate...

#art #prints #bsnm
Original oil painting by Tisha Mark, "Awake" 16"x16" oil on canvas (2023). Painting of a coastal marsh underneath an orange-toned sunrise sky. Light from the sky is reflected in the water below. Original summertime coastal marsh oil painting by Tisha Mark, "Possibilities" 16"x16" oil on canvas (2023). Painting of a coastal marsh underneath a brilliant pink sunrise or sunset sky, with light reflecting off the water. Original oil painting by Tisha Mark, "Autumn's Arrival" 30"x40" oil on canvas (2023), Marshlands Series. A autumn coastal marsh underneath an orange-toned sunrise sky with wispy lavender cloud formations.
January 17, 2026 at 8:36 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Latest work, 'Tangerine Palpatine'.
An orange raku fired skull that is slightly tilted to face the left on a white background. The same orange skull that is slightly tilted to face right.
January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
It's -18 here today. Normally I would not do a raku firing on such a cold day, but I'm trying to capture a moment in the collective consciousness.

May the raku gods work in our favour. 🔥🔥🔥
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
As part of my raku practice I often test glazes on smaller sized vases to help inform future work.

Pictured below are some new works that are from our last raku firing and are currently available for purchase.

#ArtAdventCalendar #pottery
A three panel image of raku vases on a white background. In black text, the top of the image says 'Whispers of Raku'. At the bottom it says 'Alchemy'.
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Sending respect and love to all those who were out protesting and those who wanted to, but could not. It was a beautiful act of love and care.

The world sees what's happening and supports you.
January 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Nothing like the tranquility of a fresh snowfall to brighten the landscape.

#photograpy #nature #eastcoastkin
Two rows of trees covered by a fresh snowfall A snowy path. Trees and branches are covered in fresh snow
January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Nothing like the tranquility of a fresh snowfall to brighten the landscape.

#photograpy #nature #eastcoastkin
Two rows of trees covered by a fresh snowfall A snowy path. Trees and branches are covered in fresh snow
January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
From our Liminal Dreams series, "Infinity Rising" is an endless reflection on quiet transformation.

This piece is a delicate blend of timelessness that speaks to renewal, perseverance, and the ways we rise and fall together in an interconnected infinite universe.

#art #space #pottery #sciart
An industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. View 1 An industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. View 2 A closeup of the base of an industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens. A closeup of the base of an industrial looking ceramic sculpture in the shape of an infinity with glazing in reds, yellows, violets, coppers and greens.
January 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM