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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
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
A sneak-peak of our Holiday collection as we get it updated this week.

All of the items shown are for sale and ready to make their way to your home for the holidays!

More to come as the week progresses!

#holidays #art #pottery
A selection of 7 large ceramic ornaments in various colours A trans pride themed porcelain ornament 3 porcelain animal ornaments in white A raku fired Christmas tree in greens, reds, purples, and golds with a bit of black
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
I’ve been spending more time with porcelain lately;

There is something about the way the colours melt into it that feels alive.

These ornaments capture some of that magic.

#art #holidays
A large round red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook A textured multi-faceted red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook A smaller round red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
If NASA made pottery this would be it.

Born from stardust, raku-fired and galaxy inspired, 30 Doradus Tarantula can find its orbit in your space.

#space #sciart #pottery
A galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues 30 Doradus in the the Tarantula Nebula. Clouds of stars and star dust in reds, blues, purples and yellow A closeup of a galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues. A raku-vase being placed into the raku reduction container while flames encompass it.
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
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
April 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
"Mystic Mountain" is a gas pillar in the Carina Nebula, where stardust curls into being.

This vessel holds that moment, when chaos births light, and silence learns to shine.

A vase shaped by fire, echoing the nebula’s breath, this is "Mystic Mountain."

#space #pottery #sciart
A tall raku vase with coppers, reds, blues, purples and golds A tall raku vase with coppers, reds, and blues. Mystic Mountain in the Carina Nebula. Coppers, reds, blues, purples and golds and greens are present throughout the dust cloud. Photo via the Hubble Telescope. A vase heading from the kiln and in to the raku reduction container
May 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Four forest friends, so wild, so free,
Bound by love and harmony.
Color, gender, who they love—
It matters not, just hearts above.
Through rustling leaves and skies so wide,
They stand together, side by side.

#dei #lgbtq #nature #furryart #sciart #animals #poetry
A blue and green owl pendant, a pink rabbit pendant, a white fox pendant, and a rust-coloured squirrel pendant arranged together on a fallen log in the forest. A pink rabbit pendant, a white fox pendant, a blue green owl pendant, and a rust-coloured squirrel pendant arranged together in a four panel image.
April 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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tishamark.com
I have several small paintings in my shop, including framed pieces. These are nice for gifting if you happen to be looking for gift ideas.

Tisha Mark ©2025, To Dream by the Sea No. 2503, oil on gessobord, 4"x4"

Available:
tishamark.com/product/to-d...

#art #painting #bsnm #SciArt #TraditionalArt
Original seascape oil painting by Tisha Mark, "To Dream by the Sea No. 2503" 4"x4" oil on Ampersand Gessobord (2025), shown in a maple frame. Textured seascape painting with white cloud formations over a dark blue sea.
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
I’ve been spending more time with porcelain lately;

There is something about the way the colours melt into it that feels alive.

These ornaments capture some of that magic.

#art #holidays
A large round red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook A textured multi-faceted red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook A smaller round red and white holiday ornament on a brass hook
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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drrachelwagner.bsky.social
Finally a little light.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
A sneak-peak of our Holiday collection as we get it updated this week.

All of the items shown are for sale and ready to make their way to your home for the holidays!

More to come as the week progresses!

#holidays #art #pottery
A selection of 7 large ceramic ornaments in various colours A trans pride themed porcelain ornament 3 porcelain animal ornaments in white A raku fired Christmas tree in greens, reds, purples, and golds with a bit of black
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Meet Ember, a raku-fired bear born from flame and smoke.

Their copper, purple and orange hues shift like autumn leaves in firelight, ready to curl up and dream till spring.

🐻✨

#animals #art #bears #gaybear #pottery
A closeup of Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics. Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics in profile right side. Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics in profile right side. Ember the raku bear being placed in the reduction container
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Meet Ember, a raku-fired bear born from flame and smoke.

Their copper, purple and orange hues shift like autumn leaves in firelight, ready to curl up and dream till spring.

🐻✨

#animals #art #bears #gaybear #pottery
A closeup of Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics. Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics in profile right side. Ember the raku bear's reds, blues, metallics in profile right side. Ember the raku bear being placed in the reduction container
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
It's been such a busy week, that I'm actually looking forward to having time to clean. After coffee though.
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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linnybobinny.bsky.social
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
If NASA made pottery this would be it.

Born from stardust, raku-fired and galaxy inspired, 30 Doradus Tarantula can find its orbit in your space.

#space #sciart #pottery
A galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues 30 Doradus in the the Tarantula Nebula. Clouds of stars and star dust in reds, blues, purples and yellow A closeup of a galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues. A raku-vase being placed into the raku reduction container while flames encompass it.
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Inspired by my spring gardening, Earth mugs are here!

These are the first in a four part elemental series of mugs (earth, air, water, fire).

I'm really pleased with all of the small golden crystals throughout the glaze.

How do you like them?
An earth themed mug that captures the browns, tans and golds of the soil of earth. A close up of an earth themed mug. You can see that tiny tan/gold crystals are all over the surface of mug.
May 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
A starlit sky viewed under a forest canopy?

Or

An ancient artifact from an alien world?

Which resonates with you?

#space #sciart
A raku pottery vase called 'Forest Nebula' in shades of greens, metallics with some reds and coppers. A close up of the texture/finish of the raku pottery vase, Forest Nebula. The top of the raku vase, 'Forest Nebula'
May 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Fresh from the flames, it's Feather Locklear, a diva who isn't waiting to reclaim her duck Dynasty status. She is serving 80's drama with a ceramic twist and ready for another comeback. Quacky Melrose Place reboot anyone?

#duck #80s
A raku duck sits atop a stump A raku duck with purples, blues, and reds A closeup of the tail of a raku duck with purples, blues,golds and reds
May 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
I made this raku vase to honor the fact that in ancient times, cats were gods… and they still act like it.

🐾🔥

"Felines of Antiquity" is a nod to all the divine little gremlins of time immemorial. 🥰

#Caturday #art #catsofbluesky #cats
A textured deep red raku vase with purples and revealed sections of brown clay. The vase has two cat shaped handles on the left and right of the neck, near the top. A closeup of the raku glazing on the vase body with metallics, coppers, browns, reds and purples. A closeup of a cat handles with browns, reds, coppers and revealed clay A flower arrangement in the raku vase with purple leaves, assorted sticks, and a bit of greenery
May 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
I always struggle to find a balance between valuing my work and keeping it accessible to people. That is why from time to time I offer some of my successful smaller test vases for purchase. I really believe art is for everyone.

#art #pottery
3 raku vases, each with varied and striking raku glazing. On the left, a metallic blue with red, in center a turquoise vase with crackles. on the right a blue vase with flourishes of reds, yellows and purples
June 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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mircity.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! We're back shipping to the US!

Fair is foul, and foul is fair
Hath fire breathed its burned air.
In shadow's grip and kiln's embrace,
This skull emerges, a flame-born face.

Double, double, kiln and trouble,
Flame doth hiss and glazes bubble.

#pottery #art #sciart #halloween
A white raku skull with cracks on white A metallic glazed raku pottery skull with golds, greens and purples A teal coloured raku skull with the classic black crazing. A Michael Myers (from the film Halloween) decoration.
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! We're back shipping to the US!

Fair is foul, and foul is fair
Hath fire breathed its burned air.
In shadow's grip and kiln's embrace,
This skull emerges, a flame-born face.

Double, double, kiln and trouble,
Flame doth hiss and glazes bubble.

#pottery #art #sciart #halloween
A white raku skull with cracks on white A metallic glazed raku pottery skull with golds, greens and purples A teal coloured raku skull with the classic black crazing. A Michael Myers (from the film Halloween) decoration.
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Enough for a small batch of white wine, and for snacks!

I'm pretty amazed at how well they did this year in a drought!

Permaculture really does help keep moisture in the soil!

#grapes #wine #gardening #harvest
A close up of a bunch of green grapes from our garden.
September 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
Just harvested these grapes. This year the birds decided to share with me 😂🍇

Not too bad for a drought. I am learning how to plant for our warming climate.

#gardening
A silver bowl containing grapes on an old bench.
September 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM